Maureen PRESKEY

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PRESKEY: Maureen Preskey (Toovey), 79, Rugby, died Wednesday, February 03, 2016 in a Rugby hospital. Maureen Antoinette Roach was born on March 7, 1936, a daughter of Maurice and LaVirgia ( Owens) Roach in Kenora, Ontario. She was raised and educated in Kenora. In 1952, Maureen was united in marriage to Donald Toovey in Minnedosa, Manitoba. They made their home in Manitoba, where Maureen was a homemaker, raising the couples four children. Donald passed away in 1977. After Donald passed away Maureen worked at the Minnedosa Medical group and the Brandon Sportsplex. Maureen was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Preskey on December 20, 1992, in Minot. They made their home in Minot. Bob passed away on January 6, 2015. Maureen was an excellent seamstress; she enjoyed crocheting, working in her garden and flower garden, camping and the occasional trip to the casino. Maureen is survived by: children, Judy Toovey, Red Deer, Alberta, Donna (Carl) Betteridge, Minnedosa, Manitoba, Bill (Margo) Toovey, Brandon, Manitoba, and Bruce (Lisa) Toovey, Oak Bank, Manitoba;step-children: Kirk (Janet) Preskey, Minot, Ruby (Greg) Feland, Minot, Carla (Beryl) Mogard, Bismarck, Travis Preskey, Minot, and Joan (Paul) Severson, Surrey; grandchildren:, Carla (Cory) Stevenson, Allan (Corinne) Betteridge, Kevin Betteridge, Britney (Jon), Marisa (Trace), Adam (Tori), and Brianna (Mitch) Toovey; step-grandchildren: Alicia (Caleb) Horgeshimer, Laura Preskey (Aaron Bryant) Ariel Preskey, CalliFeland, Kelci Feland, Kaleb Mogard, Samantha Mogard, Stephenie, Hannah, Carleen, and Amanda Severson; great-grandchildren:, Colin (Katelyn), Curtis, Caitlyn, Crysten, Lainey, and Connor; brother: Dan (Paulette) Roach, Winnipeg sister: Ruth (Russ) Mummery, Lethbridge, Alberta; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Maureen was preceded in death by: her husband 1st husband Donald Toovey and her 2nd husband Bob Preskey. Brothers; Pat and Lawrence, sisters; Dolly and Eleanor. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Minnedosa Cemetery, with a memorial luncheon to follow in the Minnedosa Legion Club Room. Donations in Maureen’s memory may be made to the Minnedosa Personal Care Home. Minnedosa Funeral Service in care of arrangements.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 28, 2016