Mary METCLAFE

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METCLAFE: Mary Metcalfe (previously Workman) nee Corder. At the age of 94, on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Lion’s Manor Personal Care Center. Mary passed away after a life filled with love. She will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by her Sister Hilda, Children Bob Workman, Carol Corder and Sharon Cahn, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends and former students. In tears we saw you sinking,We watched you fade away,You suffered much in silence,You fought so hard to stay.God saw you getting tired,A cure was not to be.So He put his arms around you, And whispered “Come with Me.”So when we saw you sleeping,So peacefully free from care.We could not wish you back again,We’re glad that you are there.A “Celebration of Life” and light lunch will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the Common Room at 1061 Sergeant Avenue, corner of Erin Street (Bethelstadur) Winnipeg, Manitoba. Funeral Services and Interment will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 28 at St. James Anglican Church, Solsgirth, Manitoba. A reception will follow in Solsgirth Community Hall. Our Family offers a heart felt thank you to all the staff at Lions Manor Winnipeg, both the Supportive Housing Unit and the Personal Care Centre. Their kind and compassionate care is greatly appreciated. Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 21 Royal Road S, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8, 1-800-303-4621 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com “Dedicated to those we serve”.

As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 25, 2011