Obituaries

FRANCES MARIE CHUMOLA

With much sadness, the family of Frances Marie Chumola announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at the age of 82 years.

Frances will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Debbie (Jim), sons Brian (Kim) and Jerry; grandchildren: Brianne (Roger), Riley (Karlie), Kiahna (Riley), Brennan (Jodie), and Joshua (Natalie). She is also survived by her brother Gerry, sisters Geraldine and Doreen, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Frances was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Pearl; siblings Raymond, John, Charlotte, Edward and Norbert; husband Ernie; sons Dennis and Timothy.

Mom was born and raised in Polonia, Manitoba, part of a loving, hard-working family. Her childhood sweetheart was Ernie, who wooed her with bike rides and bubble gum. They were married for 54 years!

Our mom’s life was lived giving and supporting others; her husband, children, grandchildren, relatives, friends and her community. She expressed unconditional love for her family through her words and actions. She was always there for each of us and we knew it. Mom liked to be active! She constantly found things to do around the house! This included cooking and baking her family’s favourites. In the summer, she loved to be outside in her yard, going for walks or bike rides and visiting friends for coffee. Mom enjoyed curling, bowling and golfing for many years. Dad and mom liked to socialize and we often reminisced about the “good old days.” Mom attended many family sporting events, even if she couldn’t actually watch them and had to pace around! Mom was so looking forward to the birth of her first great-grandchild!

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Charles Parish, 320 St. Charles Street, in Winnipeg. Following the mass, please join us for refreshments at the Starbuck Community Hall.

A private family interment will take place at a later date.

Special thanks to the staff at the Charleswood Care Home. Many of you went above and beyond to chat and joke around with mom and to make her feel like she mattered. For this, we are grateful.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

“Until we meet again mom, dance with dad!

We will love and miss you always.”

Condolences may be sent to www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com