With deep sorrow the family announce the passing of their mother, Morilla May "Millie" Cruickshank, formerly of Neepawa, at Central Park Lodge, Edmonton St., Winnipeg, on July 9 1993 at the age of 100 years 8 months. Millie was born at Cypress River, Man. on Nov 10 1892. She was the youngest daughter of Andrew & Isabel Porteous & had been predeceased by her parents; 3 brothers & 2 sisters. She grew up on the family farm & later graduated from Normal School in 1910. She taught in several points in Manitoba, settling in Oakdale near Neepawa, where she met & married her beloved husband "Alex" Alexander, who predeceased her in June of 1954. She will always be deeply loved & remembered by her family & is survived by her daughter Doris (David) Bain of Winnipeg; son Ralph (Dilly) Cruickshank of Neepawa; daughter Bernice (John) Tyler of Vernon BC; her 7 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom she dearly loved & took great pride in. Also surviving are 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs.Jessie Kay of Oakville, Ont. & Mrs.Acey Cruickshank, Victoria, BC; & many nieces, nephews & friends. Millie & her husband farmed in the Inkerman district many years & were actively involved in church & community events. Millie was teacher of the 50 member Junior Bible Class of Inkerman Church for 15 years. She was a life member of the United Church Women & was a paid up member of the Anemone Rebekah Lodge in Neepawa at the time of her passing. Upon her retirement to Neepawa Yellowhead Manor, her card games, her companionship of good friends, & her traveling to Winnipeg, Vancouver & Hawaii helped her enjoy life to the fullest in her later years. The family extends a most sincere & hearfelt thanks to the staff of Central Park Lodge, especially the 9th floor, for their compassion, caring & love shown to Mother & family during the past 4 years. Your support of the last few weeks will never be forgotten. Funeral service will be held in Neepawa United Church, Wed, July 14 at 2 pm with Rev.G.Scott officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Man. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire, may make donations to the charity of their choice.
[13 Jul 1993 Winnipeg Free Press]
MB birth reg.#1892,003621 = 10/11/1892 Rural Municipality of South Cypress
[13 Jul 1993 Winnipeg Free Press]
MB birth reg.#1892,003621 = 10/11/1892 Rural Municipality of South Cypress
With deep sorrow the family announce the passing of their mother, Morilla May "Millie" Cruickshank, formerly of Neepawa, at Central Park Lodge, Edmonton St., Winnipeg, on July 9 1993 at the age of 100 years 8 months. Millie was born at Cypress River, Man. on Nov 10 1892. She was the youngest daughter of Andrew & Isabel Porteous & had been predeceased by her parents; 3 brothers & 2 sisters. She grew up on the family farm & later graduated from Normal School in 1910. She taught in several points in Manitoba, settling in Oakdale near Neepawa, where she met & married her beloved husband "Alex" Alexander, who predeceased her in June of 1954. She will always be deeply loved & remembered by her family & is survived by her daughter Doris (David) Bain of Winnipeg; son Ralph (Dilly) Cruickshank of Neepawa; daughter Bernice (John) Tyler of Vernon BC; her 7 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom she dearly loved & took great pride in. Also surviving are 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs.Jessie Kay of Oakville, Ont. & Mrs.Acey Cruickshank, Victoria, BC; & many nieces, nephews & friends. Millie & her husband farmed in the Inkerman district many years & were actively involved in church & community events. Millie was teacher of the 50 member Junior Bible Class of Inkerman Church for 15 years. She was a life member of the United Church Women & was a paid up member of the Anemone Rebekah Lodge in Neepawa at the time of her passing. Upon her retirement to Neepawa Yellowhead Manor, her card games, her companionship of good friends, & her traveling to Winnipeg, Vancouver & Hawaii helped her enjoy life to the fullest in her later years. The family extends a most sincere & hearfelt thanks to the staff of Central Park Lodge, especially the 9th floor, for their compassion, caring & love shown to Mother & family during the past 4 years. Your support of the last few weeks will never be forgotten. Funeral service will be held in Neepawa United Church, Wed, July 14 at 2 pm with Rev.G.Scott officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Man. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire, may make donations to the charity of their choice.
[13 Jul 1993 Winnipeg Free Press]
MB birth reg.#1892,003621 = 10/11/1892 Rural Municipality of South Cypress
[13 Jul 1993 Winnipeg Free Press]
MB birth reg.#1892,003621 = 10/11/1892 Rural Municipality of South Cypress
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