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Roberta McGillivary

THE PAS, MB

June 2, 1953 - January 2, 2011

Roberta McGillivary Obituary

We regretfully announce the passing of our mother and wife, Roberta Elizabeth McGillivary (nee McKay). Mom passed away suddenly with her family and friends at her side, Sunday, January 2, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, The Pas, Manitoba, age 57 years. Roberta was born Tuesday, June 2, 1953 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She spent her early years in Cranberry Portage, Winnipeg and Gillam. She graduated from Frontier Collegiate in 1972. Roberta moved to The Pas to continue her education. During this time, she met and fell in love with Francis, who she married in 1977. This is where Roberta settled and raised her three children. Roberta worked at Aseneskak Casino for six years. Roberta was a loving, caring, devoted, thoughtful mother and wife. Mom loved to spend time with her husband Francis and children Frances April Elaine, Clifford Reginald and Mark Owen Miles. Roberta, affectionately known as “Birdie” by her close friends, was down to earth, always had a smile on her face and known for her quick wit and passion for rock ‘n roll music. She cared and loved animals. She loved travelling with her family, but most of all she was very proud and loved her children. Roberta leaves to cherish her memory, husband Francis; children Frances April Elaine, Clifford Reginald and Mark Owen Miles; brother Harry (Elvira) Finnigan and their children Shawn and Elise; and relatives too numerous to mention. Roberta was predeceased by her parents Doris and Reginald McKay; in-laws Miriam and Alfred McGillivary. PRAYERS & VISITATION Friday, January 7, 2011 7:00 pm Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, Manitoba FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday, January 8, 2011 11:00 am Church of Messiah, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba Presider: Rev. Douglas Highway Assistant: Ven. Lydia Constant Music Ministry: Mike Jebb Jr. and Norman Cook Scripture Readings: Harry Finnigan, Gail Carriere and Elaine Carriere Memories of the Heart: Roberta's children, Frances April Elaine, Clifford Reginald and Mark Owen Miles Eulogy: Marlene Carriere WAKE SERVICE Saturday, January 8, 2011 1:00 pm—1:00 am Church of Messiah, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB INTERMENT Sunday, January 9, 2011 1:00 - 3:00 pm St. James Anglican Church and Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Manitoba PALLBEARERS Allan Munroe, John Weenusk, Stan McGillivary, Melvin Bercier, Ted Bercier, Shane Samatte, Don Head and Paul Constant. HONORARY PALLBEARERS Beverly, Gail, Marlene, Elaine and Brenda Carriere, all of Roberta’s family and friends. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Anthony’s Hospital in The Pas for the care given to our mother. We would also like to give special thanks to Constable Ducharme of The Pas RCMP detachment. Thank you to the people of The Pas and Opaskwayak Cree Nation for their love and support. If friend so desire, donations to the Asthma Society of Canada, 4950 Yonge Street, Suite 2306, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6K1, would be appreciated by Roberta’s family.

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