Georgette “Georgie” (Picton) Enns
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mom, sister, and aunt, Georgette on Friday, October 16th, 2020 at the age of 79, at home in Carman.
Georgette is survived by her children David, Christine (Chris), Jim and Bill. Georgette leaves to mourn her half-brothers and sisters Gaston (Armande), Jean (Rita), and Laurent (Joanne); brothers and sisters: Owen (Marlene), Rose-Marie, Florence (Tony), René, Raymond (Shirley), Michelle (Gérald), Ronnie, Annette (Richard), Rita, Collette (John), and Dolorès (Chris); and also left behind are her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Philippe Normandeau (Francine), Barbara Picton (Georges), Brenda Picton (Maurice); numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many dear and close friends in town. Georgette was predeceased by her parents, Edythe and Camille Picton, half-brothers and sisters Joseph (Henriette), Marie, Monique, Reine (Ray Durksen), baby Pierre; brothers and sisters Georges, Francine, Maurice, and Pierre “Pete”; and her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: Garry Clark (Rose-Marie), Lauraine (Ronald) and Jeannot St. Vincent (Rita), and her husband Jake.
Georgette stayed on the family farm in Haywood till she finished Grade eleven and did Grade twelve in Winnipeg. She worked for a short period of time at St. Amant Center then decided to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated from the LPN course (Licensed Practical Nurse) through St. Boniface Hospital. She married Jake in 1965 and they have four children. Jake’s drywall and stucco work took him to Ontario for several years and then they relocated back to Carman.
Georgette’s faith remained strong and present in all of her life. Every day she valued her church family and was actively involved with all and any volunteer work. She was an avid reader and loved gospel music. One special event she participated in, was a missionary trip to Ecuador in 2003. She was always affiliated with one organization or another in the community. Every day would find her busy with her many hobbies: sewing, handmade cards and crafts, scrapbooking to name a few. She always shared her crafts with friends and neighbours. She loved to tend to her rose bush, and other flowers. She loved the outdoors and relished the opportunity when family would take her for a drive out to the old farm. Family was always important to her. Once you got her talking on the telephone she wouldn’t stop and you couldn’t hang up on her. She would always say ‘hold on, let me get a piece of paper’ so she could write down what we were talking about for fear she might forget it. Georgette had embraced technology and loved her computer, enjoying everything and anything she could do with it. She enjoyed watching television and would never miss the opportunity to watch a game of curling. Anyone who knew Georgette knew that she had endless amounts of energy and could keep very busy right up to bed time. She was always willing to help anyone. She took pride in keeping her little apartment clean and welcoming. She often got the other residents of the block involved with whatever it took to make their common area pleasant for visitors. Georgette was extremely proud of her children, no matter where they would be living. Her heart was brimming with love when they would come to visit for a few days, a week or more. She took endless delight in watching everyone’s life unfold.
Over the years Georgette had a few health issues, but she did not let them slow her down. She continued to ‘follow the doctors orders’ and always took great care of herself. The children would like to thank her wonderful friends in the block who looked out for their mom when they could not be close by. Thank you to the Carman RCMP, paramedics, and Carman Hospital who treated her with dignity and respect.
Cremation has taken place, and due to Covid-19, a celebration of Georgette’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you consider a donation to the charity of your choice.
Georgette was loved and will be missed.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Georgette “Georgie Picton Enns 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Carman, Province: Manitoba