Obituary of Grace Blanche Winslow

WINSLOW - Grace Blanche of Regina passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 09, 2008 at the age of 90 years. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Paul, in 1978. She was also predeceased by her parents William and Mabel Blackwell, sister-in-law Alta Blackwell, father and mother-in-law Walter and Amanda Winslow, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Gerry Fafard, Roland and Bernie Winslow, Roger and Pauline Winslow, John and Julie Lindstrom. Grace will lovingly be remembered by her daughter Reta (Gordon) Arnell of Calgary and son Gary (Janice) Winslow of Regina; grandchildren Patrick (Janet) Arnell, Kevin (Diane) Arnell, Paul (Sarah) Arnell, Dana (Jason) Fleury, Blake Winslow and Doug Winslow; and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Lloyd (Dorothy) Blackwell of Assiniboia and sister-in-law Gabrielle Fafard of Stoughton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended relatives. Paul and Grace retired to Comox, B.C. in 1971 and after Paul's death in 1978, Grace moved to Regina. Her love of music inspired her to learn to play the piano and subsequently the organ without any formal training and provided her with many hours of enjoyment. She also spent many hours volunteering at the hospital's in Swift Current and Comox. Grace was also an active member of the CWL for many years. The family would like to thank the staff at Wildrose Personal Care Home for their compassion and care during the last four years of her life while she struggled with Alzheimer's disease. A Funeral Mass and service in loving memory of Grace will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008 at 1:00 pm, at Christ the King R.C. Church, 3239 Garnet Street, Regina, with Rev. Ramon Claro presiding. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301 2250 12th Avenue, Regina, Sk. S4P 3X1. An on-line book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com