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MARY GWENDOLYN BRAUN
Born: Nov 08, 1929
Date of Passing: Dec 31, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY GWENDOLYN BRAUN (STRUTHERS) November 8, 1929 - December 31, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother Gwen. She was a wonderful women and passed away at the age of 86. This wonder woman was predeceased by her husband Wilhelm (Bill) Braun. She is survived by her daughter Leela, son Mark (Stacey) grandsons Oscar and Oliver, her son Douglas (Suzanne), grandsons Reid, Liam, and granddaughter Emma. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Helen, brothers Bob, John, Bill and Margaret. She is also survived by her sisters Betty, Barb, and brothers Doug, Scott, Tom Bruce and Jim. It was evident that she had a generous and caring nature early on when she was helping care for her younger siblings that carried into her career as a loving caring nurse and mother. Gwen worked in the rural areas of Manitoba as a Matron of the Glenboro hospital and worked in the Altona hospital after she married Bill Braun. She was a traveler and a lover of people and places. She found Bill (dad) and raised a family. Gwen always went out of her way to support her extended family and friends. Her compassion for people created a motherly figure for many. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Special thanks to the management, nurses and staff at the St. Norbert Personal Care home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 02, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Most beautiful, kind, generous, thoughtful, gentle, graceful and caring soul, not to mention a snazzy dresser who knew her style, that was Gwen. Gwen was a person always to be admired and such a pleasure to be with so it is with much sadness to bid a final farewell to this amazing woman, however the memories of you will fondly remain in our hearts. Mark, Leela and Doug, plus families and remaining siblings of Gwen, sorry we can not give you hugs in person but trust we are with you in spirit and that in your families there is the strength to cope when you are there for each other. Many blessings - Posted by: cher and jim (friends) on: Jan 03, 2016
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Feeling very sad today to learn of the passing of Gwen.i worked in many places over the years never did I meet a nurse with more compassion.in Glenboro in the late fifies, without benefit of penicillin I remember her being solely responsible for saving the lives of two patients. The first was a very frail undernourished child with pneumonia. It was winter ,parents delayed bringing child for admittance .Gwen had kitchen staff making mustard plasters, she sat with this child around the clock for several days,finally the child sat up and began to cough. She had turned the bend ,Gwen was now able to leave her post for much needed rest. The second was a young ,healthy looking guy in his twenties. Same scenario.same-treatment and regime of vigilance.i saw this man many years later,a chance meeting.he approached me asking about Gwrn and reminding me of how she had saved his life. I tried to find Gwen these last couple of years. I think now I am almost glad I didn't find her in a home. I prefer to remember her doing what she did best...caring for others. Well done my friend. - Posted by: Corinne taylor manson (Friend and co worker) on: Jan 02, 2016
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