Obituary of ELLEN ANDREWS

ELLEN ANDREWS Unexpectedly on October 15, 2016, Ellen Marie Andrews aged 67 years passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Peter Andrews. She will be dearly missed by her siblings, Lenore (Don) Davies, Patricia Andrews of Seattle, and Leonard (Shelley) Andrews. She will also be missed by her nephews and nieces, Cory Davies, Jonah (Nicole) Davies, Amber (Brad) Anderson, Colin Smith, Derek Smith, Stephen (Sara) Andrews, and Perry Andrews as well as great nephews and niece, Hendrix and Chloe, Jacob and Elias, and Oaklyn. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, she moved with her family to Winnipeg, where she grew up and went to school. She was a country music fan and loved to dance and sing, especially in the choir at St. Anthony’s Church. Ellen always looked forward to attending the summer Rainbow Stage performances with family. She also loved shopping (especially for purses) and doing her puzzle books. Ellen was involved with WASO, Work and Social Opportunities, and faithfully went every day for work and volunteer placement. The family would like to thank the firefighters and paramedics, the Seven Oaks Hospital emergency staff, Ellen’s care provider family and her special friend and respite worker, Clare. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday October 21, 2016 at 11:00am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 250 Burrin Ave. with Rev. Fr. Dominic Yuen officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellen’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.