Obituary for Mavis Evelyn Klyne
Mavis Evelyn Klyne passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 with her family by her side.
She was predeceased by her husband (Ronald) and her parents Arthur and Evelyn Watkins (nee Doak). She will be sadly missed by her daughter Robin Mawhinney (Tim) and her grandchildren, Emily and Jamie, sisters-in-law Beatrice Atkinson and Myra Zubricki, as well as many relatives and friends.
Mavis was born in Treherne, MB and first attended Oakhill School. Upon moving to Winnipeg in 1943 she attended Laura Secord School, Gordon Bell High School and graduated from Tec Voc High School in 1953. She was then employed by Searle Grain Co. Ltd, No. 10 Architectural Group, and Assiniboia Downs Racetrack, where she made many lifelong friends and retired after 21 years with The Winnipeg Convention Centre.
She enjoyed watching sports, Winnipeg Jets and Curling. Mavis was an avid reader, bowler and knitter.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Grace Hospital.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service to a celebrate Mavis' life is planned for Wednesday, July 8 at Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue at 2.00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of your choice.
She was predeceased by her husband (Ronald) and her parents Arthur and Evelyn Watkins (nee Doak). She will be sadly missed by her daughter Robin Mawhinney (Tim) and her grandchildren, Emily and Jamie, sisters-in-law Beatrice Atkinson and Myra Zubricki, as well as many relatives and friends.
Mavis was born in Treherne, MB and first attended Oakhill School. Upon moving to Winnipeg in 1943 she attended Laura Secord School, Gordon Bell High School and graduated from Tec Voc High School in 1953. She was then employed by Searle Grain Co. Ltd, No. 10 Architectural Group, and Assiniboia Downs Racetrack, where she made many lifelong friends and retired after 21 years with The Winnipeg Convention Centre.
She enjoyed watching sports, Winnipeg Jets and Curling. Mavis was an avid reader, bowler and knitter.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Grace Hospital.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service to a celebrate Mavis' life is planned for Wednesday, July 8 at Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue at 2.00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of your choice.