Viola MALEY

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MALEY: Viola B. Maley, widow of Orville, passed away at her residence, Fairview Home on Sunday, September 2, 2012. Born at Hythe, Kent, England on February 11, 1919, Viola was the daughter of Bertha Turner and Charles Ray Street. The family moved to Canada September 10, 1919. After the loss of her mother in 1931, her father remarried Lyla Lundy and they raised four children. The family resided in various points in Manitoba including Hamiota, Grandview and Brandon. Viola received her education in Grandview and Brandon. She met Orville Maley and they were married September 23, 1940. Viola was employed at T. Eaton Company. While working at the Brandon Mental Hospital, Viola enrolled in courses at Brandon College and later found employment at C.O.R. Enterprises and worked there until retirement. Her hobbies and interests were dancing, skating, cross country skiing, fishing and enjoyed spending her winters in Mesa, Arizona. In later years, Viola enjoyed painting and became an accomplished artist. She lived in Brandon most of her life and moved to Onanole to retire. Viola is survived by her sons Bill (Pat), Doug (Donna); daughters, Joyce (Lance) Lidster, Linda Moore, eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Sibings; June Draper, Joyce Clawson (Art), Shirley Pitman and Jack Street also survive. She was predeceased by her husband Orville, and sisters Helen and Sheila. The Funeral Service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 1:30 pm. The Rev. John Dolloff of St. Mary's Anglican Church will officiate. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Viola to the C.N.I.B. 354-10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G1 or to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - Westman Region, 4B-457-9th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 1K2.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.Arrangements with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre,204-727-0330

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 13, 2012