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PHYLLIS MAE MCMURCHY
Born: Oct 15, 1934
Date of Passing: Feb 07, 2016
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PHYLLIS MAE MCMURCHY It is with deep sadness that the family of Phyllis Mae McMurchy announces her passing, peacefully on February 7, 2016. She was born in Selkirk, MB on October 15, 1934. She leaves to mourn her children Christine (Brent) Checkley, Ron (Charlotte), Tom (Gail), Owen (Gillian), Sandra (John) Skiba, and Susan (late Jim) Hyslop; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and one sister Doreen (Archie) Kirkness. She was predeceased by her husband Ron in 2010; her parents John and Lydia Aisman; three brothers Richard, Jim and John; and one granddaughter Leanne Skiba. She worked at Selkirk Mental Hospital in dietary before she married Ron in 1954. They worked hard raising their six children on the farm. Family was very important to her. She loved the outdoors, gardening, growing flowers and going for Sunday drives with Ron all over the province. She made the best dill pickles, soups and desserts. She had a passion for crocheting and knitting. Every family member and close friends were fortunate to receive beautiful doilies, sweaters, mitts or dolls. She loved visits with friends, the coffee was always on in her kitchen. She will always be remembered as a very generous, kind and compassionate person. As per Mom's wishes, a private graveside service was held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Ashfield Cemetery, with Pastor Neil Stitt officiating. Pallbearers were Philip McMurchy, Nevin Checkley, Jason McMurchy, Darren Skiba, Kyle Whitwell and Bill Aisman. Flowers are greatly declined. If desired, donations in memory of Phyllis can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 13, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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The McMurchy family would always welcome me when I came over from down the road. Even though they had a big family there was always room for more. Years later it was always a pleasure to meet up with them at auction sales. Good people, good memories. - Posted by: Debbie Okolita (Plischke) (neighbour in the mid 60's) on: Feb 17, 2016
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We were surprised and saddened at hearing of the sudden passing of Phyllis. Over the forty years that we have been acquainted, she has always been very friendly and seemed to look at the bright side of life. We are sure that the many pleasant memories that the family has of her, will help them through this sad time. Most sincerely, Shirley & Clare - Posted by: Clare & Shirley Moster (Neighbor & friend) on: Feb 16, 2016
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I was sorry to read about Phyllis passing - We had not kept in contact through the years but I have good memories of our early years - skating, sliding on the snow hill in Aisman's yard in the winter, her big cat, and fun things we did when we were going to school along with Eileen Massey and other neighborhood kids. My sincere condolences to sister, Doreen, and all of the family. - Posted by: Joyce Fore (nee Barnson) (Childhood friend) on: Feb 16, 2016