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MARGARET (PEGGY) MARIE KNETTLE (nee MESSIER)

Date of Passing: Jan 15, 2015

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MARGARET (PEGGY) MARIE KNETTLE (nee MESSIER) Peggy peacefully passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Riverview Health Centre, at the age of 87 years. Margaret Marie Messier was born April 3, 1927, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Messier. She was united in marriage to Ronald William Knettle on August 30, 1948 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He preceded her in death May 20, 1986. She is survived by her children: Dianne Barnes (Ian) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sherry Knettle (Peter) of Devon, Alberta, Kerry Knettle of Prince George, BC, Christine Murray (Terry) of Winnipeg Manitoba, her nine loving grandchildren: Marnie, Leanne, Cammy, Gabriel, Michael, Tristan, Ariel, Jade and Ridge and seven great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Pat Farley and her husband Gord. In addition to her husband, she was preceded by a son, Brian Knettle, grandson Craig Knettle, brother Bill Messier, and dear friend Denis Comeault. Peggy graduated from Kelvin High School in 1945 where she made life-long friends with a group of gals who called themselves the Sewing Club. She was a homemaker, a devoted mother and wife. Peggy was a devout member of the Catholic Church where she was in attendance every Sunday without fail. Peggy was always happy when she was near water especially spending her summers camping at Toniata Beach on Falcon Lake and at her trailer in St. Malo. Peggy was also an avid downhill skier and continued skiing until she was 75 years old. Thanks to Ellen Peterson for visiting Peggy and brightening up her last few days. We would also like to thank the fantastic staff at 3 West Wing at the Riverview Health Centre for making her stay comfortable. In keeping with Peggy's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2015, in the Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Peggy s name to Siloam Mission whom Peggy supported throughout her life. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2015

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • MY NAME IS JOANNE NIEUWKERK AND I LIVED FOR 32 YEARS IN WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, COMING FROM THE NETHERLANDS (HOLLAND) in the year 1955 WITH 3 LITTLE BOYS (2, 3 AND 5 YEARS OLD) AND OF COURSE MY HUSBAND. AFTER ONE YEAR I HAD TO LOOK FOR A JOB AND THAT WAS KAY'S LTD. AFTER ONE YEAR WORKING THERE A NEW LADY WAS HIRED AND THAT WAS PEGGY. SOON WE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS AND WENT OUT DURING OUR LUNCHTIME. ONCE A MONTH WE WENT TO EAT WONTON SOUP WHAT WE COULD AFFORD. WE ALWAYS HAD A LOT OF FUN. SHE CAME TO MY HOUSE AND OVER TO HER PLACE. JULY THE 1st WE ALWAYS CELEBRATED CANADA DAY. SOMETIMES WE ALSO WENT TO A SHOW OR A MOVIE. NOW I WAS MAKING PLANS TO FLY TO WINNIPEG TO VISIT HER. BUT IT WAS ALREADY TOO LATE. CHRISTINE HAD PHONED ME THAT HER DEAR MOM HAD PASSED AWAY. I JUST FELT SO AWFUL AND SAD FOR LOSING PEGGY. I HOPE SHE WILL BE IN A BETTER PLACE WITH NO WORRIES AND PAIN, I WANT TO TELL CHRISTINE THAT I THANK HER FOR CARING FOR HER MOM AND LOVING HER SO MUCH. I ALSO WANT TO GIVE MY CONDOLENCES TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I KNEW THE WHOLE FAMILY. I'LL SAY GOODBYE TO PEGGY, THAT SHE REST IN PEACE AND TO THE WHOLE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO NEVER FORGET THEIR MOM AND FRIEND. I'LL LOVE YOU ALL AND WITH A BIG HUG !! Sincerely JOANNE NIEUWKERK. - Posted by: Joanne Nieuwkerk (A great friend she became when she started working at Kay's Ltd, I was working there already. We bec) on: Feb 07, 2015

  • Peggy lived on the street next to ours (Kylemore Ave.) and was our babysitter. After she married Ron they moved to Dudley Ave. where she continued a close friendship with my mother Mary Hardy. I knew Peggy during my growing up years and was her babysitter to Dianne and Brian. Peggy was a great lady and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. - Posted by: Muriel (Hardy) Smith (Friend of my mother Mary Hardy in the '40's and 50's) on: Jan 29, 2015

  • I remember Aunt Peggy as always smiling and laughing, a great mother and aunt. I am very sorry that she has passed. My condolences to her children and grandchildren. - Posted by: Jan (Knettle) Halabecki (niece) on: Jan 24, 2015

  • I'm sorry to hear about Peggy's passing. Your mother was a wonderful friend to our father and hope she knew how much we appreciated her for that. - Posted by: Denise Comeault (friend) on: Jan 19, 2015

  • Sorry to hear about your loss! Got to know your Mom at the lake! She was a great lady! - Posted by: Yvonne & Henri (Friends) on: Jan 19, 2015

  • So sorry to hear about your loss! Your Mom was an amazing person! Enjoyed Life to the fullest, especially at the lake! Hugs to you all! - Posted by: Yvonne & Henri (Friends) on: Jan 18, 2015

  • I remember Peggy as a joyful part of many family gatherings in long gone days. I will always remember her with affection, and I extend my sincere sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Judy Vielgut (cousin through marriage) on: Jan 18, 2015

  • I remember Peggy from the Naskapi Crescent neighbourhood and how much fun my parents had when they got together with her and the other neighbours. My sisters and I send our condolences to the family. - Posted by: Janice Cummine (Rinella) (Neighbour) on: Jan 17, 2015

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