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ELIZABETH JEAN KOLEY (ROBERTSON)
Born: Mar 12, 1936
Date of Passing: Jun 09, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELIZABETH JEAN KOLEY (nee ROBERTSON) Born March 12, 1936 passed away at 12:15 a.m. on June 9, 2014 peacefully at St. Boniface palliative care with her family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78. Elizabeth married Bernard April 7, 1956. Liz will be lovingly remembered by her husband Bernard, son Mark (Maureen), daughters Kym (Bento Peixoto), Cynthia (Michael Young), precious grandchildren Jordan, Leanne, Glen, Jarett, Taylor, Sean and Kelly. She is survived by her sister Andrea (Peter Coleman) of Mojave Dessert, Arizona, sister-in-law Audrey Robertson, brothers and sisters-in-law Leonard (Ruby), Lawrence (Linda), nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father and mother Andrew and Ellen Robertson (Hall) brother Dixon Robertson and mother-in-law Frances Obirek. Born and raised in Winnipeg she attended Mulvey School and Gordon Bell High School where she participated in the swimming and glee clubs. During her younger years the Broadway community clubs was available for the neighbourhood teens to accumulate during the week and then dances were held on the weekends. She began her working career at the Winnipeg General Hospital, TCA, Jack Berger and Sons and lastly until she retired Revenue Canada Agency. She enjoyed travelling and visiting Barbados, Hawaii, Mexico, California, Florida and various other states, Victoria, Saskatoon and other provinces. She enjoyed her casino trips with her husband and with her gambling companions good friends Tootsie Michaluk and Adeline Cyncora. She was an avid bingo player and had volunteered at St. Joseph the Worker school for 18 years in the bingo club. She bowled in several bowling leagues and was quite accomplished with a wall of trophies. Her other passion was playing cards which she played throughout her life and continued her Wednesday afternoon cards with good friends Irene Labelle, Alice Fairbairn and Jeannette Foot until just weeks prior to her passing. Liz cherished her family and enjoyed having family dinners. Her favourite time of year was Christmas and lavished her family with gifts and great food, especially her cabbage rolls and fancy sandwiches, a tradition. Grateful thanks to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority care coordinator Sandy Porco, respite workers Zinny, Margaret and others, nurse Richard for your tender care and devotion to our mother. Dr. Nadine Fontigny, Dr. A. Tan, Mike Bager and Dr. A. Leylek. Special thanks to the St. Boniface palliative care staff, nurses and doctors on ward 8A for their care at the end of moms life, especially Dr. Ted St. Goddard for his compassion and comforting words at a difficult time. We will miss you mom and grandma, thank you for all the memories and advice. We love you dearly. Cremation has taken place and a private immediate family service to be held at a later date. Funeral Arrangements in Care of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 14, 2014
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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We are sorry to hear about Elizabeth's passing and our sincere condolences to you Bernie and family. - Posted by: Nolan and Mimi Burke (Friend of family) on: Jun 19, 2014
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Sincere condolences to Bernie & Family - Posted by: George Hargreaves & Heather Hargreaves (Friends) on: Jun 18, 2014
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My condolences to you Bernie and family. - Posted by: Glenn Landy (Former co-worker) on: Jun 17, 2014
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My Dad & I are so sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing. Our Thought's & Prayers are with you Bernie & your Family at this sad time . Doug Slemmons & Carol Slemmon's Sterzer Friends of Family - Posted by: Doug Slemmons & Carol Slemmons Sterzer (Friends of Family ) on: Jun 16, 2014
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My heart aches for you, Uncle Bernie, Kim, Mark and Cindy and your families. I wish I could have seen your Mom prior to her passing, however respected her wishes. She is now at peace and with my Dad, her only Brother as well as her Mom and Dad once again. All my thoughts and Love are with you all. Love Brenda - Posted by: Brenda (Robertson) Meyer (Niece) on: Jun 14, 2014
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We are extremely saddened to hear the news of Aunt Liz's passing. I know first hand of Aunt Elizabeth's love of Christmas because my fondest memories as a child are from family Christmas get togethers at Aunt Elizabeth's and Uncle Bernie's. It's a memory I will cherish forever. Our hearts go out to each of you.... Uncle Bernie, Mark, Kym, Cindy and all your loved ones. Take care of yourselves. Love Steven and Julie. - Posted by: Steven and Julie Robertson (Nephew (Dixon Robertson's son)) on: Jun 14, 2014
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I grew up 2 houses down from the Koley family and I'm 1 and 1/2 months older than Kym. So basically I've known Mrs.Koley my whole life. In a great neighbourhood full of kids of similar ages we were always outside playing. My fondest memories of Mrs. Koley were on those beautiful summer days when she would call out to her children to come home for dinner. I can still vividly hear "MARK !!! KIMBERLEY !!! CYNTHIA !!! DINNER !!!" All play would stop and we all ran home. Her beautiful smile and infectious laugh will be missed. - Posted by: Sheryl Kamenz (Cyncora) (Neighbour/friend) on: Jun 14, 2014
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Sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing. Sincere condolences to Bernie and family. - Posted by: Herb Chalmers and Jennie Ruff (Friends) on: Jun 14, 2014