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Edna Francis
June 22, 1944 - October 7, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Peacefully, on Friday, October 07, 2016 at the Victoria Hospital, Edna June Francis, beloved wife of Jim Francis, passed away at the age of 72. <br> <br>Edna was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Heise. She will be remembered forever by her loving and devoted husband Jim Francis, daughter Lisa Hentig and husband Jim, son Glen Francis and partner Chrissy, grandchildren Caitlin and Ryan Hentig, sister Dorothy Groom and brothers John Jackson and Bob Jackson and wife Claudette. <br> <br>Edna was born in Barrie, Ontario but lived most of her life in Winnipeg attending Britannia School, St. James Collegiate and Windsor Park Collegiate. She later worked as a secretary at the Canadian Pacific Railway until she chose to leave to instead focus on raising her children. Edna always loved speaking with all children and achieved fulfillment by volunteering in the Kindergarten programs at Lavallee and Victor Wyatt Schools. <br> <br>Her family would like to thank Dr. Jacobs, staff in the Emergency room and staff from the Second Floor of the Victoria Hospital for the support and care they provided Edna during her short stay. <br> <br>Services will be held at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home at 455 Lagimodiere Boulevard, on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:00 am. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba. <br> <br>Family and friends wishing may sign a book of condolences at www.glenlawn.ca <br> <br>Glen Lawn Funeral Home <br> <br></div>