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Barbara De Smedt Mairs
December 12, 1934 – July 29, 2023
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BARBARA EDYTHE DE SMEDT
(nee MAIRS)
December 12, 1934 – July 29, 2023
After a diagnosis of end stage pancreatic cancer in late June, Barbara was admitted to Grace Hospice. Resilient and oriented to the end, she passed away peacefully in her sleep at 88 years, with family present on July 29, 2023.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Peter; son Mark, (Debbie Woodhouse); Grandchildren, Ryan, Olivia, Emily, Jenna, Ethan; great-grandson Parker; and daughter Heather (Jeffrey Hartry); grandchildren Connor, Jolene, and Kathleen. She was predeceased by her parents Dean and Helen Mairs; her brother Jack and her daughter Jocelyn Denise
She was born in Brougham, Ont., In 1956 she was a graduate of Nursing at Oshawa General Hospital. In 1957 she joined Trans-Canada Air Lines (Air Canada) on the last cohort of flight attendants required to be an R.N.
Following her marriage to Peter in 1959, she travelled extensively, 21 moves as a military wife giving outstanding support to her family. Completing a nursing refresher course in 1982, she finished her career at Seven Oaks General Hospital.
Described as intelligent, insightful, humorous, compassionate, hardworking, and gracious, she participated in many volunteer activities; Living Prairie Museum, Adopt a Grandparent, Osbourne House and Assiniboine Park Conservatory to mention a few.
An avid Toronto Maple Leaf’s fan (nobody is perfect!) and Blue Bombers fan being a season ticket holder since 1986, she insisted on TV in hospice only to watch CFL games.
Curling, gardening, and knitting were some of Barbara’s hobbies. While in hospice her lifelong friend Valda completed a quilt, she had started at 16 years of age – many thanks.
Her primary enjoyment was family, especially her grandchildren. She was actively engaged and supportive and never missed an opportunity to be boastful!
The family would like to thank the staff at 3U4 Seven Oaks General Hospital, and Dr. St. Godard, and the palliative care team at Grace Hospice for their exceptional support to Barbara.
In lieu of floral tributes, contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. As per Barbara’s wishes, there will be no formal service, instead a private family memorial will be held.
Family has been blessed to have such a loving, funny, insightful champion in our lives. We are grateful that she is following her last words of advice to us:
“Go get some rest. You look tired.”
Rest well Mom. You will be greatly missed.
December 12 1934 July 29 2023
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba
death notice Barbara De Smedt Mairs December 12 1934 July 29 2023
obituaries notice Barbara De Smedt Mairs December 12 1934 July 29 2023
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