FLORENCE EVELYN BRIDGWATER (RAYSON)

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FLORENCE EVELYN BRIDGWATER (nee RAYSON) It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Florence Evelyn Bridgwater (nee Rayson) peacefully in her sleep at St. Boniface Hospital on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the age of 92 years. She was predeceased by her sisters, Norma Hunter and Ruth Howes, her brother, Harry Rayson, her first husband, Alvin Ramsay and second husband, Leonard Bridgwater. She is survived by her sisters, June Ratz of Ontario and Fran Lucas (Ray) of BC. Also her daughter, Jane Stephen and son, Lindsay Ramsay (Valerie) and her granddaughters, Krista, Roberta (Brendt) and Jillian. Florence was born on a small farm near Harriston, Ontario on October 24, 1922. She grew up as a real farm girl, working hard on the farm, taking care of animals and people -especially her sisters and brother. After the war she married Alvin Ramsay and moved to rural Manitoba. They lived in several small towns including Ste. Anne and Niverville, during this period Jane and Lindsay were born. They finally settled in Winnipeg where Florence resided for the rest of her life. She worked several jobs while being a homemaker, eventually ended up at St. Boniface Hospital working mainly in the nurseries. In later years she returned to the hospital working on the 5ECU Ward. She met and married Len. They spent many happy years together travelling regularly to Hawaii. After Len passed she continued to travel including trips to Alaska, Nashville and Panama Canal. Florence was very proud of her three granddaughters. She enjoyed hearing of their many adventures. She spent much of her later life taking care of children for many families who all came to know her as Grandma Flo. She was very proud of her extended family. Over recent years Florence had many serious health issues but through her sheer will she carried on. She lived in her own home on Bibeau Bay where she cut the grass, shovelled the snow, gardened, cared for many dogs and walked at least three miles a day. She was fiercely determined, remaining active, independent and connecting with new friends into her 90s. Florence had a strong faith. Her family is thankful for the support and love she found at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. In keeping with Florence's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held today Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Florence may be made to the CNIB or the Winnipeg Humane Society. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Dec 20, 2014

FLORENCE EVELYN BRIDGWATER (nee RAYSON) It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Florence Evelyn Bridgwater (nee Rayson) peacefully in her sleep at St. Boniface Hospital on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the age of 92 years. She was predeceased by her sisters, Norma Hunter and Ruth Howes, her brother, Harry Rayson, her first husband, Alvin Ramsay and second husband, Leonard Bridgwater. She is survived by her sisters, June Ratz of Ontario and Fran Lucas (Ray) of BC. Also her daughter, Jane Stephen and son, Lindsay Ramsay (Valerie) and her granddaughters, Krista, Roberta (Brendt) and Jillian. Florence was born on a small farm near Harriston, Ontario on October 24, 1922. She grew up as a real farm girl, working hard on the farm, taking care of animals and people -especially her sisters and brother. After the war she married Alvin Ramsay and moved to rural Manitoba. They lived in several small towns including Ste. Anne and Niverville, during this period Jane and Lindsay were born. They finally settled in Winnipeg where Florence resided for the rest of her life. She worked several jobs while being a homemaker, eventually ended up at St. Boniface Hospital working mainly in the nurseries. In later years she returned to the hospital working on the 5ECU Ward. She met and married Len. They spent many happy years together travelling regularly to Hawaii. After Len passed she continued to travel including trips to Alaska, Nashville and Panama Canal. Florence was very proud of her three granddaughters. She enjoyed hearing of their many adventures. She spent much of her later life taking care of children for many families who all came to know her as Grandma Flo. She was very proud of her extended family. Over recent years Florence had many serious health issues but through her sheer will she carried on. She lived in her own home on Bibeau Bay where she cut the grass, shovelled the snow, gardened, cared for many dogs and walked at least three miles a day. She was fiercely determined, remaining active, independent and connecting with new friends into her 90s. Florence had a strong faith. Her family is thankful for the support and love she found at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. In keeping with Florence's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Florence may be made to the CNIB or the Winnipeg Humane Society. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Dec 19, 2014

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 20, 2014