Obituaries

MABEL MONA LOUISE ROEBUCK (nee GROUCHY)August 11, 1918 – June 10, 2016
    With her family around her, Mabel Roebuck quietly went home to be with her Saviour on Friday, June 10, 2016.  She will be greatly missed by her family and the many friends she made while living at Meadowood Manor.    Remaining to forever cherish the memories of Mabel’s life are her children, Donald (Lois) of Virginia; Ferne (Barry Thiessen) of Winnipeg; Weldon (Jenny) of Ottawa; Ernest (Holly) of Vankleek Hill, ON; Sharon (Peter Schulz) of Winnipeg; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Wheaton of Winnipeg; 21 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren whom she loved individually and unconditionally. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank of 66 years; son, Harold, and one great granddaughter, Lily.   Mabel was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. It was there that she met and married Frank in 1941.  When Frank went off to serve in World War II, Mabel stayed at home to raise their first son.  After the war, Frank became a pastor and Mabel happily settled into the role of a pastor’s wife. They moved many times serving in the Maritimes, Quebec and Ontario.  In 2003, Mabel and Frank moved to Winnipeg to be closer to their daughters. Mabel always ensured that she loved, served and encouraged her family.   The family thanks the wonderful caregivers at Meadowood Manor who took such great care of Mom during her time living there.  She loved and appreciated each one of them and thought of them as family.   Mabel’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in Meadowood Manor Chapel, 577 St. Anne’s Road, Winnipeg. Due to parking restrictions at the Manor all parking must be at St. Vital Arena, 580 St. Anne’s Road. A family Interment will follow in Glen Lawn Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mabel’s memory to the Meadowood Manor Foundation, 577 ST. Anne’s Road, Winnipeg MB, R2M 3G5.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com