Obituaries

ALICE (GEMMELL) SMART
(nee RIEL)
 
   Alice passed away peacefully at Golden West Centennial Lodge, Winnipeg, MB with her beloved family at her side.      Surviving Alice are her daughters Jo Williams (Trevor), Vianne Smart (Ed Froese), Sharon Turner (Jack); son Raymond Smart (Vicki); grandchildren Krista Smart, Dana Austin (Peter Nissen), Shannon Smart, Devon Turner (Kim Stevenson), April McLaughlin (Sean), Ashley Williams (Paul McPhillips), Sheena Turner; great-grandchildren Kayla Austin (Garth Drakeley), Josh Austin (Jordan), Danielle Turner, Addison McLaughlin, Brody McLaughlin; great great-grandchildren Liam Drakely, Madeline Drakeley; extended family, Jacqueline Onyschuk, Jenny Gemmell, Jill Sockel, John Gemmell; sisters, Simone Dhielly,  Emma Lawrence; brother, Eugene Riel as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by first husband Allan Smart April 29, 1980; second husband John Gemmell (Papa Jack) on October 1, 2000; parents, Wilfred and Valida Riel; brothers, Alex, Luke, Ignace, Marcel, Gasper (in infancy); sisters, Denise Witt, Yolande Potapinski, Claire Meuiller and Julie Riel.    Alice lived her life in many parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Alice and Papa Jack built their dream home in Saskatoon, SK where they resided until Papa Jack’s death. For a short while Alice lived in Brandon, MB. As her health failed her family moved her to Winnipeg, MB where she resided until her death. Alice worked hard all her life. She worked as a waitress, a health care aide for short period ending her career as a waitress at Esso service station in Saskatoon. She was a kind person helping anyone in need. Alice was loved by many people wherever she lived. She loved gardening and needlework. She was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Army and Navy.   On Saturday, April 22, 2017, Alice’s Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue.   The family expresses our sincere thank you for the wonderful care Mom received at Golden West Centennial Lodge.   If friends so desire donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Rest in Peace Mom.”