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GERTRUDE (TRUDY) SIMMONE ALEXANDER (KNOWLES)
Born: Dec 28, 1925
Date of Passing: Jan 09, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERTRUDE (TRUDY) SIMMONE ALEXANDER (nee KNOWLES) It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of a truly loving and wonderful daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Trudy was predeceased by her husband Bob Alexander, her father George Knowles, stepfather Phil Harder and nephew Rob McMillan. Left to cherish her memory are her mother Ethel Harder Knowles, daughter Lisa (Jon) Publow, grandchildren Miranda, Robert and Evan Publow, sister Joyce (Bob) McMillan, brother Lorne (Jan) Knowles, her special aunt Jean Davis, nephews Larry and Chris Knowles, niece Sydney McMillan, and many cousins young and old. Trudy was born December 28, 1925 in Winnipeg, but started her childhood in Woodlands, MB with her large family of the John Montrose Fidler clan. Moving later to Winnipeg, where she spent the most of her life. She married her husband Bob in 1946. They also lived in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and later in life Palm Springs, CA. Mom and Dad also spent many happy years on their hobby farm in Anola, MB. The two of them truly had a wonderful life full of fun with their many friends and family where ever they were. Trudy enjoyed many things along her life but her main focus was always loving and taking care of her mother, husband, daughter, other family members and anyone else who crossed her path. To her this was her most important job and she was exceptional at it. I consider it a privilege and honour to have been brought home from the hospital by you and Dad. I am thankful every day that I had you Mom. Thank you to Dr. P. G. Mehta for all your caring help over the years. A private family interment will occur in the spring. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 14, 2014
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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It's hard to imagine a nicer person in this world than you Aunt Trudy. I will miss you always. Love Larry - Posted by: Larry Knowles (Nephew) on: Mar 07, 2014
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Extending my sympathies to the family. Growing up on St Catherine St Trudy was my first sitter. I loved going across the street. Each time my parents went looking for me, there I was with her. She always loved me so much and I have never forgotten that or her and Bob. Rest in peace "special lady" - Posted by: Reva Hansen (nee McNaughton) (Friend/neighbour) on: Jan 22, 2014
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I miss you so much already Nannie. Give Grampa a huge hug for me. I will never forget all our great times together. "I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence as I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping. I have you in my heart." - Posted by: Miranda (Granddaughter ) on: Jan 17, 2014
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I was sad to hear about the passing of Trudy. My sympathies to my other cousins and their families. Trudy and my Auntie Ethel were always the link that kept our families connected. May memories of happier times comfort you. - Posted by: Miranda Fidler (cousin) on: Jan 16, 2014
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Trudy's beauty, grace and devotion to her family, especially her mother, was admirable. God Bless her! - Posted by: Jo Ann Fidler (Cousin) on: Jan 15, 2014
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Love you Aunt Trudy. You were always an amazing Aunt. Say hi to Uncle Bob for me. Tell him I have a couple of jokes for him. Chris - Posted by: Chris Knowles (Nephew) on: Jan 14, 2014