Grace Theresa Walmsley – Passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the age of 86 years. She was born in Deloraine, Manitoba on December 29, 1930. Grace is survived by her children; Linda (Erik) Laursen, Jim (Judy) Walmsley, Darlene Walmsley, Ken (Wendy) Walmsley and Don Walmsley, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother Bob (Rhoda) Hunter. Grace was predeceased by her husband Russell in 1995. As a young lady Grace enjoyed country dances and riding horseback. In later years she enjoyed knitting, bingo, gardening, lunches at Chicken Chef with friends, visits from family and friends. She especially loved her Via Rail trips to Vancouver and her friends from the TOPS group. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on February 2, 2017 with a private interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney, Manitoba. In memory of Grace, donations may be made to the Beautification Fund c/o Municipality of Souris-Glenwood Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
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Our condolences to Grace’s family she will be missed especially by Bridgette the therapy dog who loved to visit Grace and get her Cracker Jack treats they were good friends .
So sorry for your loss. It’s never easy to lose our Mom’s but if they aren’t enjoying life anymore we have to let them rest in peace. Your Dad & her are together again and that she will happy for. God Bless you & your families.
Sorry to read of your mother’s passing….I so enjoyed meeting her when I was in Manitoba with my mother (Eileen Reid). I stopped to visit at pch when I was in Manitoba in July, but I think you were uptown at a tea!!! Cherish memories.
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Grace. So glad that I had a had a visit with her about 3 years ago when we were in Manitoba. Our sincere sympathy to all of her family & brother Bob.
Sincerely
Walter & Lorraine Arnold
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. May all your memories help you through this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of Aunt Grace’s family. I will definitely miss our calls. May your memories make saying goodbye a little easier. I am sure mom and dad were there to greet her.
Our sincere sympathy to the family.
From. Lynda and Roy Draper . Virden
(Cousins)
Sorry to hear about your Mom, Ken. Our condolences go to you and all your family.
To the Walmsley Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Grace. My Mom (Cic Kelesnik) & Grace were good bingo buddies & lived in the manor at the same time. Mom will be saddened to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad & difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dean & Donna Couvier
Cic Kelesnik
So sorry,Darlene on the loss of your Mom. She will be at peace now. see you in March.Miss you.And i miss those tuesday morning phone calls.Take care. love Dorothy
Although the miles kept our families apart, We send our condolences on the death of your mother. We enjoyed visits when Grace and Aunt Lily came to visit grandma Mary in Ontario. Prayers are with you.
Patricia and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Grace’s children and her brother Bob. One time recently, it was likely the last time she travelled east, we picked her up in Toronto and drove her to Lucknow and Uncle Bill’s. I had not seen Grace for at least twenty years and I asked Uncle Bill how I would recognize her. He laughed and said just look for someone that looks like you, a “Hunter”. He was so right. When Grace appeared at the exit door I knew instantly that she was the person going to Lucknow. We had a drive of two and a half hours to talk about the Hunter’s and the West. A good time. Our thoughts are with you as you celebrate Grace’s life.
Dear Linda,Jim,Darlene, Ken and Don and all your families,
We remember your Mum with a smile for the conversations we had and a few tricks she liked to play- like the Hallowe’en that she and Mary Teetaert showed up with bags over their heads and made us guess[forever!] who they were!
Tomorrow will be a day for all to share your memories. We are sorry that we have appointments at that time but we’ll be thinking of you as you lay your Mum to rest. Blessings to all of you.
Hi. Just wanted to say what a nice service you had for Aunt Grace. I know you will all miss her. Glen and I send our condolences to everyone and their families. It was nice to meet and see some of the grandchildren as well. Take care. Deb and Glen Hainsworth
I’ll miss seeing your mom at the Care home. Mom will miss having someone to share her bananas with. So very sorry for your loss.
Pat Smith & Muriel Turner
My condolences Darlene. You will have a huge void with the loss of your mom just as I am finding with the loss of my mom. Remember the good times you had together. We need to get together this summer.
Darlene and Family – we are so very sorry for the loss of your Mother Grace. Thinking of you, Sincerely Margie Janz, David and Gail Janz and Bob Wilson and Marilyn Forsyth and Familes
To Grace’s family, When visiting in Souris a few years ago, we accidentally came upon Grace as we hunted for the Martins. Was happy that she remembered me from many years ago! She and my Mom (Jessie Morden) visited a lot at the Rest Room in Hartney on Sat. nights for years prior to 1985. Many times they would enjoy a ice-cream cone from Loui’s Cafe and have a visit. Mom thought a lot of your Mom. Our condolences to your families. Edith (Morden) &. Bob Tarbet, Barrhead. AB