Obituary for Marilyn Francine Windeatt
Marilyn Francine Windeatt
(nee Amos, Riley)
MARILYN FRANCINE WINDEATT On September 17, 2022, at Riverview Health Centre, Marilyn peacefully passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 88 years. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents William and Evelyn Amos, brother William (Butch) Amos, former husband and father of her children Robert Riley, granddaughter-in-law Christina, and Peter Windeatt whom she married in 1984. Marilyn will be lovingly missed by her two daughters and their families: Colleen (Rick Orton – Carita and Tom, Barry and great-grandson, Caleb), and Barb (Glen McLeod – Katie and Jon, Christie and Sagar, and Graham). Marilyn is also remembered by her brother Brent Amos, her extended family, and friends.
Marilyn was born in Winnipeg on October 30, 1933, to parents William Julius Amos and Evelyn Maybelle (nee Lindsay) Amos. An avid gardener, Marilyn grew up at 1477 Notre Dame Avenue, where the family business “Notre Dame Greenhouses”, was established by her grandfather Paul Gottlieb Amos in 1921 at the NE corner of Notre Dame and Keewatin. After attending Cecil Rhodes School and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, Marilyn married her childhood sweetheart Bob Riley in 1953.
Marilyn began working for the City of St. James in the 1960s as a stenographer, rising to the role of community clerk for the City Centre-Fort Rouge community committee later in her career. She had a remarkable work ethic and was quick to learn new things. After retirement, and continuing well into her 80s, she worked at Tim Hortons on Waverley where she was known for her accuracy and efficiency at the drive-thru window. Marilyn was very creative, and adept at mastering new crafts. She was a self-taught seamstress. Her “Bag Boutique” was a fixture at many local craft sales. She loved to bake for her family, and give gifts and treats chosen especially for each loved one. Marilyn also enjoyed singing, both in church choirs and community singing groups, and was always keen to play cards, patting herself on the back with both hands whenever she won.
Marilyn and her family enjoyed many years at the cottage built by her parents at Brereton Lake, and later at the cottage she purchased at Winnipeg Beach. For several years, Marilyn maintained two gardens and took great pleasure in delivering overflowing bags of vegetables to her family and friends.
Riverview was Marilyn’s final residence. We are very grateful to the CD-1 staff who welcomed Mom, provided excellent care, and made her feel at home.
Mom was a spunky, bright, energetic, strong, thoughtful and generous woman who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was a single mother in the 1960s when that was uncommon, and all her hard work was to benefit her daughters. She showed us the difference that independence, courage and determination could make in life. So much of what we know about hard work and perseverance was learned from her. We remember her with love and are thankful that she was our dear mom and a loving grandma to our children. She will always be part of our lives.
A private family memorial service will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Condolences may be left at www.neilbardalfuneralhome.com
(nee Amos, Riley)
MARILYN FRANCINE WINDEATT On September 17, 2022, at Riverview Health Centre, Marilyn peacefully passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 88 years. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents William and Evelyn Amos, brother William (Butch) Amos, former husband and father of her children Robert Riley, granddaughter-in-law Christina, and Peter Windeatt whom she married in 1984. Marilyn will be lovingly missed by her two daughters and their families: Colleen (Rick Orton – Carita and Tom, Barry and great-grandson, Caleb), and Barb (Glen McLeod – Katie and Jon, Christie and Sagar, and Graham). Marilyn is also remembered by her brother Brent Amos, her extended family, and friends.
Marilyn was born in Winnipeg on October 30, 1933, to parents William Julius Amos and Evelyn Maybelle (nee Lindsay) Amos. An avid gardener, Marilyn grew up at 1477 Notre Dame Avenue, where the family business “Notre Dame Greenhouses”, was established by her grandfather Paul Gottlieb Amos in 1921 at the NE corner of Notre Dame and Keewatin. After attending Cecil Rhodes School and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, Marilyn married her childhood sweetheart Bob Riley in 1953.
Marilyn began working for the City of St. James in the 1960s as a stenographer, rising to the role of community clerk for the City Centre-Fort Rouge community committee later in her career. She had a remarkable work ethic and was quick to learn new things. After retirement, and continuing well into her 80s, she worked at Tim Hortons on Waverley where she was known for her accuracy and efficiency at the drive-thru window. Marilyn was very creative, and adept at mastering new crafts. She was a self-taught seamstress. Her “Bag Boutique” was a fixture at many local craft sales. She loved to bake for her family, and give gifts and treats chosen especially for each loved one. Marilyn also enjoyed singing, both in church choirs and community singing groups, and was always keen to play cards, patting herself on the back with both hands whenever she won.
Marilyn and her family enjoyed many years at the cottage built by her parents at Brereton Lake, and later at the cottage she purchased at Winnipeg Beach. For several years, Marilyn maintained two gardens and took great pleasure in delivering overflowing bags of vegetables to her family and friends.
Riverview was Marilyn’s final residence. We are very grateful to the CD-1 staff who welcomed Mom, provided excellent care, and made her feel at home.
Mom was a spunky, bright, energetic, strong, thoughtful and generous woman who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was a single mother in the 1960s when that was uncommon, and all her hard work was to benefit her daughters. She showed us the difference that independence, courage and determination could make in life. So much of what we know about hard work and perseverance was learned from her. We remember her with love and are thankful that she was our dear mom and a loving grandma to our children. She will always be part of our lives.
A private family memorial service will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Condolences may be left at www.neilbardalfuneralhome.com