Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg MB Canada
October 20, 2004


WINNIFRED BURNETT "WINNIE" LAKE (nee CAMPBELL) Winnie passed through to
be with her Maker on Friday morning, October 8, 2004 surrounded by her
family at her home in Honeymoon Bay, BC. Born in Neepawa, MB on August 13,
1925, she grew up on the farm near McCreary, MB. As a young woman, she
moved to Winnipeg, where she met and later married David Lake on August
2, 1952. Winnie and Dave were blessed with a daughter, Brenda. Winnie
then found her calling as a home care attendant for Manitoba Home Care
Services where she worked for thirty years. She also cherished her role of
"Mom" to the many neighbourhood children, families and university students
who called 751 Fleet Ave. their "home". Winnies "United Nations of Fleet
Avenue" produced many successful university graduates. 1985 was a year
of mixed blessings for Winnie. She gained a son-in-law (Ian Morrison) in
September and was widowed when she lost Dave in October. Winnie finally
became a Gramma to Rhianon in 1999, which gave her good cause for her
annual trips to Vancouver Island. Winnie fell ill in the fall of 2002,
and decided to travel to B.C. for Christmas and medical treatment. Her
diagnosis, admission to Cowichan Hospital, and treatment in the Cancer
Clinic was swift, professional, and life saving! Winnie decided to sell
her home in Winnipeg and in August 2003, she moved to Honeymoon Bay to be
with her family. Winnie had almost two wonderful years in Honeymoon Bay
and she cherished a recent visit from her friend, Arlene Wiley. Winnie
leaves to mourn Brenda, Ian and Rhianon; her cousins in England; her
many friends and family across Canada, the U.S., Jamaica, and the far
East. Special thanks to Dr. Willie Pewarchuk, Dr. Lauren Jackson, Erika,
Sharon and the staff at C.D.H. as well as the nurses and aides at home
care. Memorial service, Thursday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. Reception to
follow at St. Margarets Anglican Church, 160 Ethelbert St., Winnipeg,
MB. Winnie asked that donations be made in lieu of flowers to The Cancer
Clinic, c/o The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation, 4-466 Trans Canada
Highway, Duncan, BC V9L 3R6. Ph. 250-701-0399.