MILDRED BOWDERY

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MILDRED BOWDERY Quietly, on Thursday, September 21, 2006, Mildred Bowdery passed away at the Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 87 years. Daughter of the late Richard and Lily Walker, she is survived by her husband Russ, to whom she was married for 64 years. She was predeceased by her sister and best friend Pat (Gordon) Fossay in 2001, as well as her nephew Richard (Marg) Turner in 2000. Mildred leaves to mourn her loving sister Joyce (Edward) Turner of Winnipeg; nephews, Terry (Lorraine) Turner of Headingley; Grant (Patsy) Fossay of Headingley; Craig Fossay of Toronto; Eric (Joan Anderson) Fossay of Headingley and many other family and friends. Mildred was a kind and gentle person who was forever graceful, modest and refined. She received her training as a nurse in Portage La Prairie, MB. Russ's career in the Royal Canadian Air Force took them from coast to coast in Canada. As well, they lived in England and the Bahamas for a time. For many years, Mildred and Russ resided in Port Credit, ON before returning to her cherished hometown. Mildred was an avid curler and was President of the Dixie Curling Club in Toronto, ON. She was also a volunteer at the Mississauga Hospital. Mildred enjoyed her cat and annual trips south, but relished time with family and friends. Her thoughtful and generous spirit, sometimes feisty and stubborn ways, will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the kind care of the staff of the Deer Lodge Centre, and especially the work of home care staff Agnes, Kathy and Penny. Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Headingley or to a charity of your choice. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, September 27 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment and reception will follow. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2006