Grace Elizabeth Ann (Betty Ann) Fairlie

Obituary

Passed on

January 8, 1946 – August 13, 2024        Peacefully at Oakview Extended Care in Winnipeg, Betty Ann passed on August 13, 2024 at the age of 78.

She is survived by her loving sister Janet (Blair) Coggan, sister-in-law Barbara Fairlie, and many loving nieces and nephews. Betty Ann was predeceased by her brother, David Fairlie, sister Maureen Johnson, parents Margaret and John Fairlie, and nephews Neil Johnson and Ryan Fairlie.

Betty Ann was raised in Warren and attended Warren Elementary School until grade 6. She later attended the Stonewall Arris Center, being the first client to attend that facility. She worked at both Warren Elementary School and Warren Collegiate for many years helping with various office jobs, rarely missing a day as she was so dedicated. She also did various light duties at Stonewall Pharmacy for many years and always enjoyed the interaction with the public.

Life dealt Aunty Ban many challenges which she accepted and it never stopped her from enjoying life. She loved travelling and was fortunate to go on a cruise to Mexico, a road trip to BC, and several winter visits to Mesa, Arizona. Her greatest pleasures were taking photos, playing bingo, and collecting VHS movies as well as recording many tapes of the daily weather. Betty Ann shared the same birthdate as Elvis Presley and without a doubt she was one of his most devoted fans. Over the years Betty Ann put together many jigsaw puzzles, that being a very special pastime. Her most recent hobby was adult coloring. Many of her beautiful coloring projects as well as family photos adorned her walls in Oakview.

Our family has lost a strong little lady. Gone are the days of racing to see which one of the kids in the family was finally taller than Betty Ann. She was our biggest fan who shared in all of our family’s milestones. Her countless nightly phone calls were usually short; she was just checking in. Betty Ann was always a ray of sunshine and her beaming smile along with her kindness and love will be truly missed.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the amazing staff at Oakview Extended Care for their support and compassion given to Betty Ann, especially in her last week. Also a heartfelt thankyou is extended to Ken Loehmer for his guidance during this difficult time.

A private family celebration will be held at a later date.

Rest in Peace please thank you good-bye, We will miss and love you.

Donations may be made in Betty Ann’s memory to: Association for Community Living (ACL) Box 1222, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 or Warren United Church, Box 324, Warren, MB, R0C 3E0.

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