Elaine Florence McGregor

On Wednesday March 9, 2016 Elaine McGregor passed away peacefully at Golden Links Lodge in Winnipeg.

Elaine will be deeply missed by her daughters Cathy, Jill and Jane along with their families and friends.

She is also survived by her sister-in-law Wally Barr and nieces Gennie and Kristi. She was predeceased by her husband Frank (1995) and her brothers Ray (1945) and Larry (2015).

Elaine was born on April 23, 1928 in Winnipeg. She spent her formative years in the Los Angeles area and returned to Winnipeg where she married Frank in 1950. After raising her family she attended the University of Winnipeg and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. Elaine subsequently worked as an Educational Assistant and at various Winnipeg public libraries. When Frank retired she and Frank spent their winter months in Tucson, Arizona. In later years she travelled the world with her eldest daughter Cathy and family.

Cremation has taken place with a private family service at Brookside Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Riverview Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, One Morley Avenue, Wpg, MB, R3L2P4 or to Friends of CBC where Frank was a radio news editor for many years.

The family extends their thanks to the Riverview Palliative Care Unit and to Golden Links Lodge for their loving care and support.

TO THOSE I LOVE

AND THOSE

WHO LOVED ME

When I am gone, release

me, let me go

I have so many things to

see and do,

You mustn’t tie yourself

to me with tears;

Be happy that we had so

many years.

I gave to you my love,

you can only guess

How much you gave to

me in happiness

I thank you for the love

you each have shown

But now it’s time I

travelled on alone.

So grieve a while for me

if grieve you must;

Then let your grief be

comforted by trust,

It’s only for a while that

we must part,

So bless the memories

within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for

life goes on;

So if you need me, call

and I will come,

Though you can’t see me

or touch me, I’ll be near

And if you listen with

your heart, you’ll hear

All of my love around

you soft and clear.

And then when you must

come this way alone

I’ll greet you with a smile

and say “Welcome home.”

Author Unknown