Obituaries

VIOLET GETTY With great sadness the family of Violet Getty announces the passing of their beloved Mom, Grandma and Nana, who will be greatly missed. At the age of 84 years, Violet passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Left to forever cherish Violet’s memory are her six children, John (Kim), Teresa (Jim), Tracy (Mike), Toni (Rick), Patrick, Jeffrey, and a great number of grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John and their infant son Robert. Violet was born March 10, 1928, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Richard and Lilian Canty. Her favourite pastimes were reading, listening to music and spending time with her family. The last chapter of mom’s life was made more enjoyable by her many friends at Lindenwood Terrace. Her positive outlook on life and sense of humour was shared with all. A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in Church of the Rock, 1397 Buffalo Place.Publish Date: Mar 17, 2012VIOLET GETTY With great sadness the family of Violet Getty announces the passing of their beloved Mom, Grandma and Nana, who will be greatly missed. At the age of 84 years, Violet passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Left to forever cherish Violet’s memory are her six children, John (Kim), Teresa (Jim), Tracy (Mike), Toni (Rick), Patrick, Jeffrey, and a great number of grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John and their infant son Robert. Violet was born March 10, 1928, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Richard and Lilian Canty. Her favourite pastimes were reading, listening to music and spending time with her family. The last chapter of mom’s life was made more enjoyable by her many friends at Lindenwood Terrace. Her positive outlook on life and sense of humour was shared with all. A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in Church of the Rock, 1397 Buffalo Place.Publish Date: Mar 17, 2012VIOLET GETTY On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Violet died at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 84 years. A longer obituary notice will follow.Publish Date: Mar 15, 2012Publish Date: Mar 15, 2012   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on March 15, 2012