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IRENE LOUISE PROBETTS
Date of Passing: Dec 20, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryIRENE LOUISE PROBETTS (nee GIBBONS) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Irene Probetts on December 20, 2014 at the age of 81, at Beacon Hill Personal Care Home, with her family at her side. Irene will be missed by her forever loving husband of 60 years, Ron, daughter Tannis (Lee), son Bruce (Linda), John (Iris), sister-in-law Barbara, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her namesake aunty Irene Ruse. Irene was predeceased by her mother Mae Gibbons, sister Shirley Wood, and nephews Garry and Ron Wood. Irene loved her time at her cottage at Pinawa Bay, fishing, knitting, quilting, pickling, traveling but most of all loved being with her family. Mom was a loving, caring and generous person. Knitting baby sweaters for others, baking or making quilts for family members was something she loved to do. Mom and Dad loved entertaining on their deck at the lake with all their lake friends for whom they cherished. She loved being a nursery school teacher at General Vanier School and children still remember her to this day. The family would like to extend special thanks to Mom's two cherished, longtime friends, Isla Mae and Diane who remained a constant in her life until the end. We'd also like to thank Mom's caregivers at Beacon Hill Lodge, 7th Floor - you were like family to Mom and we cannot thank you enough for the love and support you gave our Mom and our family -we love all of you. Unfortunately, Mom was diagnosed with dementia many years ago. Even with this terrible disease, she maintained her sense of humour, grace and dignity. In keeping with Irene's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium, 1800 Day Street at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice. "Rest in peace my beautiful wife, I love you forever, Ron" Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 204-224-1525
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 23, 2014
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Lovely nice lady, you must have some very special memories to cherish forever and comfort you during this sad time. - Posted by: Barb Johnson () on: Dec 26, 2014
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My memories of Irene go back many years when we used to bowl in the afternoon at Windsor Lanes. Irene was such fun, always smiling. We took Tannis and my son to the babysitter and went off to bowling. In later years imagine my surprise when as a young adult, Tannis and I worked together. Although I did not see Irene very often, I did think of her and Ron whenever I passed their house on Dussualt and I know the sadness of dementia and the loss of a mother. What great memories you will treasure. - Posted by: Vivian Davies (Friend) on: Dec 25, 2014
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You've left behind a legacy that will be hard to match. The matriarch of our family; the do-all, be-all and love-all. Words cannot describe how proud I am to have called you my grandmother. Your heart knew no boundaries. Your spirit would not be silenced, even up until the end. You were a feisty, strong and loving woman. Blessed am I to have benefited from your time and care. Behind the beauty you held on the exterior was an incredible spirit. You would never allow a child to be excluded and in extending your love to any and all children, you became Nanny or Nan to children young and old. You've touched so many lives with your generosity and love. You will be missed, but never forgotten, for the gifts of love that you have bestowed upon those around you will multiply and transcend generations. “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" - Maya Angelou- Love you always and forever. - Posted by: Samantha Probetts (grand-daughter) on: Dec 24, 2014
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Ron and family Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to all of you. We will be saying an extra special prayer for you and Irene Shirley (Pion) and Gary Whyte - Posted by: gary whyte (friend) on: Dec 23, 2014
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Many loving arms were waiting to embrace your arrival in Heaven dear "Nannie", and you are now at peace. Your kind, loving ways will be remembered always by those you leave behind. - Posted by: Sharon Wood (Niece in law) on: Dec 23, 2014
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Ron, Tannis, Bruce and John; we were so sorry to hear of Irene's passing. Ron, we will forever be grateful having you and Irene looking in on Dad and helping him after Mom passed away. I will never forget the telephone call from Irene telling us that Dad was up on the roof (in his 90's) cleaning the gutters (Dad's ladder disappeared shortly thereafter). Love, prayers and thoughts are with you all. - Posted by: Karen & Ken McArthur (Friends / Neighbours) on: Dec 23, 2014
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Lovely Lady...we shared many good times watching our sons play Hockey, over the years. - Posted by: Marlene Ethier (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2014
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We are sure it will be a sad Christmas Ron, for you and your family, Gail and I will always remember the Christmas our families celebrated together in the Bahamas, many years ago. - Posted by: Jim & Gail Hartry (Friends) on: Dec 23, 2014
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My deepest condolences, Bruce. - Posted by: Lani Robb (Former co-worker) on: Dec 23, 2014
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Fly free now Irene, all your loved ones are watching from below. Give Tash a rub from us and spoil her rotten like you always used to do. May you spread your wings in peace. Love Always Nebrazka, Jayd and Callie Mae - Posted by: Nebrazka Williamson (Step Granddaughter) on: Dec 23, 2014
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So sorry to hear..may your memories ease the pain of your loss. - Posted by: Norma and Darcy Dennis (friends of John and Iris) on: Dec 23, 2014