Obituaries

CATHERINE ELIZABETH SHEARER 1930 – 2013 In God’s grace and mercy, Catherine passed from this life on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Winnipeg, MB. Catherine leaves grateful hearts and happy memories with her children Mary Lamont Shaver (Terry), Cathie Lamont Makaroff (Doug), Edward Lamont (Paula); grandchildren Dustin Shaver, Christine, Michael and Jonathan Makaroff; great-grandchildren London and Mason Shaver, and their mother Melanie Shaver. She is also remembered with love by her sisters Lee Powell and Roberta McCannell, and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. She was predeceased by her brother Donald Shearer, sister Anne Shearer Wright and by her husband Charlie Lamont. Catherine was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, daughter and friend. She was a friend and champion of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, a dedicated teacher, and committed environmentalist. This amazing woman was an adventurer throughout her life. She loved exploring places and cultures, and travelled the world from a young age until it was simply no longer possible for her. Catherine started her own business in her mid-fifties, and went on to produce books and a full curriculum for speech-reading and the hard of hearing. She was passionate about many things and loved children, her church, books, singing, being in nature, gardening, and cottage time at Brereton Lake. She swam and walked daily, usually with one in a long succession of decrepit but much-loved dogs. Catherine had a wicked sense of humour, and often laughed until she cried, much to her family’s delight. She was always looking out for the underdog and was open-hearted and hospitable to all. Catherine managed the depression-era trick of being remarkably frugal and extremely generous at the same time. Deepest gratitude to all those who loved Catherine and visited, wrote and supported her to the end. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Misericordia Health Centre and Misericordia Place. A celebration of Catherine’s journey on this earth will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in Westminster Church, 745 Westminster Avenue. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the wonderful work that Westminster Church does in the community; donations to Westminster Church, R3G 1A5. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on January 09, 2013