The Daily Graphic; Portage la Prairie MB Canada; 2007-11-5 & 2007-11-6

We regret to announce the passing of Charlene Ward at her residence
on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the age of 46 years.  Charlene was
predeceased by her mother Hazel Lake, infant brother Marvin and niece
Sierra. She leaves to mourn her exhusband but best friend Jason Ward of
Edmonton Alberta; daughters Cherie Lake and Britney Lake (Jamie McLennan
all of Portage la Prairie; grandchildren Chyna, Brady, Telyna, Mercedes
and Jesse; father Wilfred (Joanne) Lake of Hamiota, siblings Debbie (Gil)
Melanson of New Brunswick, Bob (Julie) Lake of Kenton MB, Willie (Cindy)
Lake of Portage la Prairie, Donna (Glenn) Wettlaufer of Portage la Prairie
and Marcel (Shelley) Lake of Portage la Prairie along with numerous aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Charlene lived in the Gainsbourgh
area for most of her childhood and part of her adult life. In her youth
she attended Crescentview School and P.C.I.  Charlene had a strong will
and could be quiet stubborn. These qualities helped her to be determined
and not be a quitter. She is a survivor! She has survived a lot in her
life, cancer being the biggest triumph. She had a wonderful sense of
humor and enjoyed spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.
Tuesday evening, November 6, 2007 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm there will be a
time for visitation at McKenzes Portage Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service
will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 2:00 pm in McKenzies Portage
Funeral Chapel led by The Rev. Jean Bryden of the First Presbyterian
Church.  Interment is to follow at Hillside Cemetery.  As expressions
of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Charlene's
memory to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E.,
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8.  A tree will be planted and cared for
in memory of Charlene by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 857-4021
www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com