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Beryl E. Gray
October 11, 1933 – June 15, 2024
After a lengthy illness with heart disease, Mum passed peacefully to her heavenly home after
enjoying 90 years of a full and rewarding life. She is lovingly remembered by her 3 daughters
and their families. Allison and Jerry Spence, Lindsey and Robert Runtz, and Vivienne and Peter
Nickerson. She was Nana to seven grand-children who she deeply loved: Elizabeth (Alex),
Kathleen; Laura (Craig), Graeme (Sarah) and Emily; Stephanie (Devin) and Timothy (Chantel).
Great – Nana is also survived by eight great-grandchildren who brought her so much joy –
Noëlle, Brooke, Paul and Amy; Francesca and Enzo; Evelynne; and most recently infant Livia.
Mum is also survived by her two younger brothers, who she loved and missed dearly, John
(Trisha) Page and family in England and David Page and family in Australia.
Mum is fondly remembered by the Mitchell and Rees families who became adopted family and
wonderful friends. Auntie Beryl was well loved by Kathryn, Margaret, Sheila, Heidi and Melissa
and their extended families. We so appreciate all your love and care over many years, thank
you.
Mum was pre-deceased by her devoted husband Frank, in September 2022; her beautiful
grand-daughter Kathleen, who she always called Katie, in November 2019; her parents Violet
and John Page and very special friends Sheila and Viv; Keta and Doug. She out-lived the whole
gang and missed them all dearly!
Mum was born in Pembroke Dock, South Wales, moving with her family to London, England
after the war. She had many memorable stories, but also struggled with the trauma of growing
up during the war. Mum regretted not finishing school but was well read and self taught in many
disciplines. She loved numbers and keeping track of her credits and debits. She was wise,
capable and determined and continued to use her keen mind and her laptop to communicate
and shop on-line up to the last year of her life.
Mum and Dad met on top of a double decker bus in London, while serving together at Boys
Brigade, a club for teenage boys. After a short courtship, and long engagement, while Dad
served in the Air Force, Mum and Dad were married in June of 1958. In 1967, Mum and Dad,
with their 3 young daughters emigrated to Winnipeg where they worked hard, made their home
and raised their family with love, faith and optimism for a brighter future.
Living during the war, Mum learned to be very frugal and creative, she knew how to ‘make ends
meet’ and was able to make a little go a long way. She often said, ‘waste not, want not!’ Mum
often reminded us that ‘the devil finds work for idle hands’. She insisted we keep busy using our
hands and developing our minds. She could at times be demanding, stubborn and a hard task
master, but fiercely loved each of her girls and was so proud of each one and the lives we
forged with Mum and Dad’s encouragement, support and generosity.
Employed briefly as an admitting clerk at Children’s Hospital, Mum then worked for many years,
as a secretary in various schools in the Seven Oaks School division, where she made many life-
long friends. After ‘retirement’ she worked for a few years as the church secretary at Broadway
First Baptist Church where Mum and Dad were members for over 50 years.
Church and her faith in Jesus, was always a priority. Mum’s love for the Lord, the word of God
and the power of prayer were paramount. She loved the Psalms and prayed them daily, even up
to the end when she found it difficult to read. The word of God gave her much comfort and
peace. Mum was very generous with her time, energy, resources and spiritual gifts, serving at
Broadway and beyond. She loved to sing in the choir and play with the Handbells. She faithfully
served as a Deacon and in the Women’s Christian Fellowship and was often found in the
kitchen whenever there was a church function. In the last few years she dearly missed
worshipping, fellowshipping and serving with her church family. Yet, she was so blessed and
thankful, especially after Dad died, for the many visits, cards, treats, and calls – thank you BFBC
– you are truly Jesus’ hands and feet.
Mum was a great cook, baker, knitter, seamstress, and quilter. Many were blessed over the
years with her hand-made treasures. Many quilts, sweaters, mittens, hats and socks kept
countless family, friends, and even strangers warm. She was happy using up her scraps making
mittens, lap quilts, dog beds and preemie baby caps to donate to various organizations. She
spent hours counting cross-stitch and making treasures that were gifted or sold at craft shows to
raise money for charity. She was well known for her short-bread, jams, preserves, and tasty
mincemeat. Mum loved to entertain and host supper parties for family and friends. Dinner at the
Gray’s was a special event, always including a choice of desserts; she was the best pie-baker,
and many enjoyed her tipsy English trifle – ‘yes please!’
The family inherited the love of travel and adventure from Mum and Dad. They enjoyed many
trips, vacationing and visits to family and friends around the world. They loved to cruise, sit on
the beach, people-watch and shop. Mum’s favorite destination was Hawaii, she also loved time
at Clear Lake with family and friends and having a picnic on the beach in Gimli. Mum requested
their ashes be scattered in these locations.
Due to declining health, Mum and Dad moved to Lindenwood Manor Assisted Living in 2016.
They had a lovely bright suite with a beautiful view of the gardens. Mum was thankful to have a
kitchen where she was able to continue to cook and bake for several years. When she no longer
had the stamina to be in the kitchen she enjoyed watching cooking shows on TV, her favorite –
Jamie Oliver.
The family are eternally grateful to each one who made it possible for Mum to stay in her suite
until almost the very end. A very special thank-you to all the amazing staff at Linden Wood
Manor, especially the dedicated Home Care workers. Her ‘home help’, as she called them,
became like family, tenderly seeing to Mum’s every need, going above and beyond – thank you!
Appreciation is also extended to Dr. T. Bushel and Physician Assistant L. Bond; Dr. J. Tam;
Nurse Lana and the wonderful Palliative Home Care team and amazing staff at Leila Pharmacy.
Thanks also to the staff at Riverview and most recently St. Boniface Palliative Care who helped
make Mums last days as comfortable and peaceful as possible. God Bless you all.
Mum loved well and was well loved by so many throughout her life – what an amazing testimony
of ‘doing unto others.’ Her favorite Bible verse and prayer for everyone she knew, would be to
live by the words: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:4-5.
A combined Celebration of Life to honor Mum and Dad’s lives will be held at Lindenwood Manor
in July for family and close friends. Donations in memory of Mum and Dad can be made to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation or Broadway First Baptist Church.
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Saturday June 15th 2024
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Saskatchewan
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