Obituary
Verna Grace Gamache (nee Wright)
October 25, 1938 – August 15, 2022
Peacefully on August 15, 2022, Verna passed away at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre at 83 years of age after a courageous fight with cancer.
Verna was predeceased by her husband Phillip (Zeke) Gamache, parents Alice and Grant Wright, her sisters Peggy Coumont, Evelyne Hallick, Phyllis Hogg, Mary Goodman and her brother Chuck Wright.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Bill (Sheri) Gamache and granddaughters, Madison and Hunter, whom she cherished more than anyone on Earth. Sister Jean Kinash (Garry), half sister Sue Fowler, half brother Dave Colley, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Born in Selkirk, Verna grew up in Mapleton area, later moving to Clandeboye with her husband Zeke. She worked at Safeway for 43 years, retiring to look after her first grandchild. In 2005, she moved up to The Pas to be closer to her family. She made many friends there, moving back home to Clandeboye in 2009.
Verna enjoyed gardening, walks and time spent with friends and church gatherings.
She was very dedicated to St. George Anglican Church but had a special place in her heart for St. Clements Mapleton Church, where her parents and siblings rest.
If you had the privilege of knowing Verna, you know she would do anything she could to help a person in need, no matter the cost to her. She was an amazing soul with a soft heart and a strong faith. Blessed are those who knew her.
She wouldn’t want us to be sad but we cannot keep our tears from falling as we deeply miss her. We know in our hearts that she is looking down on us with her beautiful smile.
Thanks to Dr. Alexander and the medical staff at Selkirk Regional Health Centre for looking after her during her time in the hospital.
Pallbearers are Brad Wright, Scott Wright, Roger Goodman, Craig Tulloch, Roger Goodman (Jr.) and Isaac Friesen.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. George Wakefield Anglican Church, Clandeboye, MB with Archdeacon Godfrey Mawejje officiating. Luncheon to follow at Clandeboye Hall.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. George’s Wakefield Church, Box 219, Clandeboye, MB R0C 0P0.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Verna Gamache August 15 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Selkirk, Province: Manitoba