Mrs. Laura Mary Madeleine Sweeney

surrounded by her family, on October 20, 2008. This fulfilled her

final wish.

She leaves to cherish and honour her memory her son Michael (Cathy),

her daughter Madeleine (Garry) and four grandchildren: Douglas,

Stephen, Allison and John. She is also survived by her sister Alice

Herbacz, brother-in-law Frank Sweeney, and sister-in-law Kathleen

(Robbie) Sweeney.

She was predeceased by Don, her husband of 66 years (December 2007),

her parents Henri and Mary Corneillie, and her brother George

Corneillie.

Laura was born in Winnipeg on 14 July 1914 and lived in Fort Frances

before moving to Kenora. With her family, she was involved in

operating the Lake of the Woods. Later she worked at the Notre Dame

Credit Union.

Laura’s life centered around her family, faith, kitchen, garden and

camps where she and Don enjoyed the beauty of nature. Her deep faith

sustained her throughout her life. Her Christian values are

her legacy to her children and grandchildren to whom she was devoted.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Notre Dame Church on Saturday,

October 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow at the

Ukrainian Literary Society Hall, 509 4th Street North. Interment will

follow at a later date.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Ramchandar for his care

and concern, the Lake of the Woods Hospital staff and the

compassionate support of Comcare nurses and homecare workers.

In memory of Laura, donations may be made to the Lake of the Woods

District Hospital Foundation, 21 Sylvan Street, Kenora, ON P9N 3W7.

Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com

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