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CECILIA UNGRIN With her granddaughter Jan by her side, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at the age of 99. Cecilia was predeceased by her husband Samuel in 2002. Beloved mother of Robert (Georgie), grandma of Jan and Monique (Chris Tindale), and great-grandma of Elayna. Cecile came to Canada from Brugge, Belgium as a war bride in 1946. Her lifelong passion for education continued in Canada where she taught with the Winnipeg 1 School Division and served as an Associate Professor of Education at both the University of Manitoba and at Université de Saint-Boniface. Her devotion for her craft never waned as she volunteered in primary school classrooms into her early 90s. Cecile was also a talented watercolour artist and many friends and family will continue to remember her through the many paintings she created. Family and friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, Barrhaven Chapel, 3000 Woodroffe Ave., Nepean, 613-823-4747, Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Liturgy in the Chapel, Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment of Urn in the National Military Section of Beechwood Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Cecilia please consider the C.H.E.O. Foundation. Condolences and Sharing Memories at www.kellyfh.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 27, 2018
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Mrs. Ungrin was the very BEST, most influential teacher I ever had, which was my a grade 3 year. She instilled a love of learning in me, especially in Math. She motivated me to be a good student and instilled much more confidence in me! She inspired me to become a teacher myself!! I have never forgotten her and have so much appreciation and gratitude for her! She was a Game Changer for me, a truly beautiful person! So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Dianne Sproll ( nee Harris) (Student ( she was my Grade 3 teacher at Robertson Elementary School)) on: Oct 27, 2018
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What a wonderful teacher - always caring and concerned about how you were doing. We didn't know her age. We figured she was old - some 31 years at that time. Some of the students in the class were taking music lessons. My lifelong friend Vic and I were playing the accordion. France's was studying violin. On special occasions, Christmas parties for sure and several other times, she asked the three of us to bring our instruments and perform in class. I remember pulling the accordion to school on a wagon. Vic and I met Mrs Ungrin at a school reunion in the eighties and she looked and acted the same - a going concern - still interested in what we were doing and where we were going. Yes, a passionate and unforgettable educator. - Posted by: Joe Mackintosh (Student in her Grade 2 class at Cecil Rhodes School Winnipeg) on: Oct 27, 2018
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A special person, a wonderful educator and colleague! It was a privilege to have known Cecile and have worked with her on several projects during her career in Winnipeg. She was a great example for all educators. She had special skills that endeared her to her students and colleagues alike. Her passing evokes many great memories. We have missed her presence in Manitoba and share your loss. She will be missed by many. - Posted by: Dennis Hallick (Colleague) on: Oct 27, 2018