October 6, 1916 – April 4, 2019
With
profound sorrow we say goodbye to our dear Mom.
Kathleen, 102 years of age, passed away at the Lac du Bonnet Personal
Care Home on Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Mom is now free from the physical, mental and emotional constraints she
had endured over the last few years.
Left
to love and cherish Mom’s memory are her daughters, Ann Quinn and Lynn Markert
(Stephen), her sister Rose, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Kathleen
was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Edith Corder, husband John, son
John, son-in-law Michael, sister Nancy, brother Ernie, niece Judy, sister-in-law
Grace, brothers-in-law Len and Clare, Aunt Annie, Uncle Bill, several cousins
and close friends.
Mom
was born in Transcona and the family later moved to St. James. Prior to her marriage she worked at the
Children’s Home of Winnipeg. Mom
absolutely loved the children she cared for.
After marrying she worked alongside our Dad at Marjorie Shoe
Service. In addition to being a working
mother, Kay found the time to volunteer with groups such as the Anglican
Church’s Ladies Aid Society. Mom was
renowned for her pies!
Upon
retirement our parents moved to Silver Falls.
Mom enjoyed many fun times with the good friends she made there. Mom was especially close to Tina and
Meindert, and neighbours Ruth and Dave.
Our
heartfelt thanks to Mom’s nieces, Edith and Margaret, for their thoughtfulness
over the years. Mom very much
appreciated the cards, flowers, and special occasion gifts and goodies.
Mom
had many interests: playing piano,
dancing, cards (bridge, cribbage), bowling, crossword puzzles, knitting
(afghans, mitts, toques), embroidering tablecloths, reading, baking, making
jam, jelly and pickles, music (from opera to the Beatles), cartoons, animated
Disney films, her son John’s garden, and hummingbirds.
She
particularly loved children, animals, dancing, and a yummy dessert but loved
her family most of all.
Mom’s
deteriorating health necessitated a move to the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care
Home in July 2016. There she enjoyed
life to the best of her ability given the restrictions of hearing, vision, and
mobility loss. It was inspiring to see
Mom participate in activities such as curling, bowling, move to the music,
bocce ball and Happy Hour.
We
thank all the PCH staff for the love and outstanding care given to Mom
especially over her last difficult days.
Nurse
Joy, dear friend Ruth, and daughter Ann were privileged to be present as Mom
began her final journey and surrounded Mom with love and prayers.
Cremation
has taken place and there will be no service.
If you wish, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mom’s
memory to the Recreation Department, Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home, Box
1030, 75 McIntosh St., R0E 1A0, (204)345-1210, or to your charity of choice.
Mom, we
wonder if we ever thanked you enough
For the many sacrifices you made, for your unconditional love,
the laughter and good times.
We’re thanking you now and hoping you knew all along
that you mean the world to us.
“Dance,
dance, wherever you may be…”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kathleen Kay Markert nee Corder 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Beausejour, Province: Manitoba