Obituaries

VANDA EVELYN CLAIRMONT (nee CHARLES) On Thursday, April 4, 2013 Vanda Evelyn Clairmont passed away peacefully, after a long illness, at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 85 years. Left to forever cherish Evelyn’s memory are her husband of 65 years, Edgar; her children, Amanda and Bruce; brother Frederick Charles Jr. of Gladstone, Manitoba; sister, Reta Charles of Winnipeg; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Alice Charles; brothers Wesley and Reginald Charles; and sister Vauda Watson. Evelyn was born and raised on her parents’ farm in the Dauphin district. Her parents moved the family to Osoyoos, B.C. for a year before moving to Winnipeg in 1947, where she met Edgar Clairmont. They married on April 20, 1948. Evelyn enjoyed her career as a hairdresser and loved spending time with family. She enjoyed baking, sewing, spending time in the country and animals, particularly dogs. She was especially fond of Boston Terriers. In compliance with Evelyn’s wishes a private family service and interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evelyn’s memory to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6. Wojcik’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com, 204-897-4665.   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on April 08, 2013