Obituary
Eleanor Edith Mary McLaughlin (Nee Gibbs)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother on November 16, 2021.
Eleanor was predeceased by her parents, her brother Wilburt, and Lional, daughter Rae-Allen, grandson Billy, and stepdaughters Leslie and Kathy.
Left to mourn is her husband Lenard, children Gerry (Kathy), Lenore, Allen (Helen), stepdaughters Nadine and Connie, grandchildren Carol, Alana, Kathy, Jennifer, Jason, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom’s loyal companion Shiba misses her.
Mom was born in McGregor, Manitoba on April 9th, 1935. Mom grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and worked at Eaton’s for many years, then moved to Portage la Prairie, where she worked at the Manitoba School until she retired. Over the past 45 years mom helped on the farm with her husband Lenard in Amaranth, Manitoba.
A celebration of life will be held at Omega Funeral Home in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Proof of vaccination required, and COVID protocols will be followed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter.
REST PEACEFULLY MOM
You’re loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure…
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eleanor Edith Mary Gibbs McLaughlin April 9 1935 November 16 2021 (age 86)..
Death notice for the town of: Portage-la-Prairie, Province: Manitoba