McConnell, Wendy Patricia

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McCONNELL: Wendy Patricia McConnell. It is with great sadness we announce that Wendy Patricia McConnell passed away in Gimli Hospital July 5, 2021 after a very brave and determined 5 year battle with cancer. Wendy is survived by her beloved husband Dave, her mother Donna Wilkins of Reston, her sisters Shawna Wilkins (Rocky) of Killarney, Tanis Wilkins of Brandon, in laws Chris and Glenda McConnell of Souris and Marla and Barry Perkins of San Francisco as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Kim in 2008 and her father Art Wilkins in 2018. Wendy was born October 12, 1952. Always a good student, she graduated from Red River College as a Certified Laboratory Technologist at the young age of 18. She married her high school sweetheart Dave in 1973. Wendy had a varied career working in the medical field, selling real estate, and running 2 successful businesses that she and Dave started in Portage la Prairie. Still looking for a challenge, she attained her Certified Financial Planner designation in 2001 working with Investor's Group in Portage and Noventis Credit Union in Gimli. Part of Wendy's charm was her friendly, caring nature taking special interest in the people she met. Her strong moral compass and steadfast integrity came naturally to her earning the respect of her peers, clients and friends. Community involvement was always important to Wendy. She held board positions with the Portage General Hospital, the Community Foundation of Portage la Prairie and, until recently, the Gimli Yacht Club. Other interests included world travel and of course sailing on Lake Winnipeg and in the Caribbean. "I should have been born brown, under a palm tree" was one of her favorite sayings. Cremation has taken place. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the chemo unit in the Gimli Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or the St Boniface Hospital Foundation. A celebration of Wendy's life will be held in Brandon on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in keeping with the covid restrictions in effect at that time. The family invites you to view the graveside service remotely on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Wendy's memorial page at www.memorieschapel.com

Neil Bardal Funeral Centre
Winnipeg, MB
204-949-2200
neilbardalinc.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Jul 10, 2021