Cindy Colleen Procter (nee Graham)

Obituary

Passed on

October 28th, 1951 – June 16th, 2026

                It is with very broken hearts we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and sister Cindy Procter (nee Graham).  With family by her side Mom passed in the Stonewall Hospital following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

                Cindy was predeceased by her husband Garry in 2019, not long after their 48th Wedding Anniversary.  Also predeceased by her parents Doug and Jean Graham and in-laws Sec and Lyle Procter.

                Surviving to mourn her loss are her sons Brett, Brad (Candace), and daughter Nadine (Jaret) Thiessen.  She will be greatly missed by her granddaughters Tiana, Alyssa-Lynn, Bryn-Lee and Tasha.  Her only sister Debbie (Lyle) Wicklund, as well as sister-in-law Gail (John) Sinclair and brother-in-law Orval (Merilee) Procter are sadly missing her too.  She will be fondly remembered by her nieces Rochelle, Holly and Courtney, and her nephews Darrell, Ryan, Mitch and Corey.  Cindy’s memory will also be shared by her great-nieces Emalia, Lily, Devon, Eberly and Neely, as well as her great-nephew Brayden.

                From the time she was very young Cindy and her family lived in Grosse Isle.  They made the move to Warren when her mother Jean bought the Warren Café.  It was after their wedding in 1971 that she moved to Woodlands.  Living on a mixed grain and beef farm was quite a change for her.  She was a stay at home mom for a number of years.  For her financial independence she kept a flock of laying hens and also raised and sold roasting chickens for several summers.

                She was a proud and protective mom.  She spent countless hours getting us to school and sporting events. She was encouraging of our participation in community, sporting, school and social events.  She loved us dearly and we always knew how special we were to her. 

As we got old enough to be left on our own mom went to work.  Many may remember her in Home Hardware in Stonewall.  She then worked for a time at Eaton’s Warehouse.  Her last thirty years were spent at Studlers Store in Woodlands, later known as CCL Woodlands.  Mom was a very community minded person and being at the store was a unique experience.  Not only did she get to know almost everyone in the surrounding area, as well as the travellers of number six highway, she witnessed the transformation of children into young adults and parents themselves.

                Mom was very active within the community of Woodlands.   Mom started as an active member of the Woodlands Rec Club.  She had a passion for baseball and curling.  As a youth she played baseball in Grosse Isle and then Teulon Cougarettes.  It was her favourite sport and she passed on that love by coaching many of the young girls in our community.  Mom was a life member of the Woodlands Legion, receiving her 50 year membership pin in 2025.  She was part of the legion committee that started the Woodlands Bingo.  For over forty years she not only volunteered at each bingo, she spent many hours as the treasurer.  The bingo was run jointly by the Legion and the Woodlands Hall board.  With that connection mom joined that organization as well.  The bingo was a huge financial support for both committees.  Mom was also a member of the Oak Park Lodge Board in Woodlands and spent time on the Justice Committee in Stonewall.  In 2004 mom received the Lieutenant Governor “Make a Difference Community Award” for the Interlake Region.  While happy to receive this recognition she said all the ones who worked with her were  just as deserving.

                The last six and a half years of mom’s life were spent navigating the loss of our dad and going through the hardships of her battle with cancer.  She faced her cancer battle with determination and incredible strength.  I am sure that is not a surprise to all that knew her.   Having the support of her family and many phone calls from old and new friends greatly helped keep her spirit alive.  Her long conversations with Donna, Marilyn, Diane, Arlene and Elaine were especially appreciated. 

                Mom you were an inspiration to us all.  Your 74 years have given ourselves and our community much to be missed.

                Service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 1:00 at the Woodlands Community Hall.  In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to the Woodlands Legion Branch 248, Box 210, Woodlands,  R0C-3H0 ( for building upgrades) or a charity of your choice.

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