Helena Alyda (Leny) Mansuy
(nee Agterberg)
(December 29, 1927 - August 8, 2010)
It is with sadness that the family of Helena Mansuy announces her passing on August 8, 2010 at Moosomin Hospital at 82 years of age. She passed peacefully with family members gathered around.
Leny was predeceased by Gus, her husband of 53 years, her son Ries, her daughter Joanne, Granny Dennis, and Clinton.
Leny leaves to mourn her children, Gus (Margaret) Mansuy, Andy (Helen) Mansuy, John (Joan) Mansuy, Steph (Garry) Cooley, Ted (Julie) Mansuy, Ruth (David) Lees, Neil Mansuy, Christine (Miles) Shuya, Peter (Lorraine) Mansuy, Helen Jacobsen, Jeanne (Adam) Fetsch, Elizabeth Mansuy-Pooler and Anita (Jim) Burnett. She is also survived and will be missed by Pam, Julie, Jordan, Mikey, Kim, Marilyn, Trent, Evelyn, Eric and Peter S. Grandma will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Monique (Rob), Ries (Chereen), Michelle (Ashley), Christopher (Camille), Tim (Michelle), Corrie (Scott), Leny, Natasha (Rob), Nathan (Cara), Casandra, Amanda (Jason), Joanna, Andrea, Amy (Wade), Christa (Rene), Adam (Heather), Kendra, Katrina (Dean), Sharon, Kent, Ryan, Daniel, Alana, Kevin, Trevor (Jamie), Rebecca (Holly), Chantal (Stewart), Melissa (Jesse), Matthew, Kathleen, Paul (Naomi), John (Martina), Rachel, Sara, Collette, Gabe, Sarah, Elisa, Adam, Anne, Anthony, Rita, Benedict, Nicholas, Jonathan, Angela, Amber, Charise, Shane, Justin, Jeremy, Tyler, Heather, Grace and Paris, and 33 great grandchildren.
Born on December 29, 1927 in Utrecht, Holland, Leny came to Canada as a war bride in 1946. After settling on the farm near Parkman, she lived there until her passing. Mom enjoyed children, often saying, “there’s always room for one more” – and there always was! Mom enjoyed gardening, knitting, reading, visiting with company and sports (Montreal Canadiens!). She also taught catechism for many years. Her strong commitment to her faith and practice of daily family prayer helped instil faith in family members that is still carried on. She always promoted the pursuit of education and encouraged all of her children to pursue higher learning. Her family remained the most important part of her life and her happiest times were family gatherings at Christmas, Easter, weddings and other special occasions.
The family would like to extend our sincere thanks for the superb level of care Mom received while at the Moosomin Integrated Care Facility and for accommodating our needs.
Prayers will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. and a funeral mass will be con-celebrated on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. Clement Nwankwo and Rev. David Banga. Both services will be held in St. Regis R.C. Church, Wauchope, SK. Interment will follow in St. Regis Parish Cemetery. A celebration of her life and lunch will be held in the church hall following the interment.
If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Regis Parish Cemetery, Wauchope in Leny’s memory. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.hallfuneralservices.ca
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