Marion McMANUS

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McMANUS:Marion Airth McManus (nee Lafurgey), July 25, 1920 - February 24, 2016. Our dear mother and grand- mother passed away peacefully in Minnedosa Care Home, at the tender age of 95. Born in the County of Renfrew, ON in 1920, the family moved to Bethany, MB in 1923. She attended school in Bethany and then her family moved to Minnedosa. Marion worked as a housekeeper at a very young age. While working for Lawrence Jones she met and married Richard Henry McManus in 1937. After marriage they lived and farmed on Jim Grant’s farm in the Cameron District, while raising six children. Marion raised not only her own children but looked after many other family members including raising a granddaughter for sixteen years. Marion was always a favorite auntie and her door was always open to family and friends. Marion was always known for her wonderful buns and baking, her house always had a mouth watering aroma. She was a long time member of the Cameron Community Club where she enjoyed helping out with lunches and activities. In 1963, the family moved to town when Mom finally had all the conveniences like running water, etc. Marion also enjoyed spending time with her sisters and especially going to $1.44 day at Woolco. Mom was predeceased by husband Henry, sons Richard, Donald, and Raymond, sisters Ida, Edna, Margaret and Ellen, brothers Harvey and Allen, grandson Keith. She is lovingly remembered by her sister Irene Stapleton, children Gladys Ruff, Gordon McManus, Sharon Gwyer and families, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. We would like to thank the PCH for the care our Mom received for the last four years. Memorial donations, if so desired, may be made to the Minnedosa PCH or Cancer Care Manitoba. Funeral service were held March 1st at the Minnedosa United Church, Reverend Natasha officiated. Minnedosa Funeral Service was in care of arrangements.

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 12, 2016