Edna McCONNELL Obituary
On January 27, 2013, Mrs. Edna McConnell of Vilna, formerly of Ashmont, passed away at the age of 90 years. She is survived by four sons, David L. (Tess), Lester (Ida), Clark (Karen) and Ellis (Diane); one daughter, Bella (Dave) Bruns; 16 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ellis (Darlene) Henderson and Ronnie Henderson; three sisters, Eleanor Gable, Evelyn (Howard) Gable and Doris Belore; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard; daughter, Ethel Almquist.
Funeral Service Friday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul. Reverend Robert Wright officiating with Cremation to follow.
If desired, donations may be made to Ashmont Legion No. 13 c/o 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1.
To send condolences online, please visit
www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL,
5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB
T0A 3A1 780-645-2677
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Wanda and Ronald (McConnell) Cheshire
January 31, 2013
Auntie Edna was a great lady, very kind and generous, full of passion and ready to share her love of teaching others her crafts. I spent many hours with her in my teens and newly married, learning and admiring her ceramics. She always asked me to come and learn with her, which, there never seemed the time to do...I wish I had. I know she is resting in Jesus' arms. May you, the family find peace and comfort during the loss of your mom and grandmother.
Chad and Kim Kully
January 31, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish the memories of your grandma.
Chad, Kim, Jayden, and Brady Kully
Clarajean Belore
January 31, 2013
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Auntie Edna.... you were one of a kind lady that I love spending many hours with. I will miss you always, but you will live on in my heart forever. Love
joanne gauthier
January 30, 2013
Thinking of you all going through this sad loss. May your memories keep you warm , and the love of family keep you strong. <3
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Stephanie Fossheim
January 30, 2013
<3 Grandma you will be missed the memories we shared together will be cherished ~ now you rest in peace and watch down on all of us kids <3 with Love: Great grandaughter and great great Grandson
Jennifer McConnell
January 30, 2013
The memories we hold we will hold dear to our heart's ...
Thank you for the memories I'll hold.
Tammy Fossheim
January 30, 2013
In my Rose Garden of memories
I see you standing there
The One Who taught me how to care
I long to hear your voice
for real not in my dreams
I am missing you so much these days
how empty my world seems
People say time heals all wounds
that someday the pain will subside
But Grandma I can tell you
I think they must have lied
The emptiness I am feeling now
is strong and I am weak
These days go by without you
so dreary and so bleak
In my Rose Garden of memories
I know you'll always be
for though you're gone
from this mortal world
Forever in my heart I'll always keep
Marjorie Ray
January 30, 2013
Bella,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Len & Kim McConnell
January 30, 2013
Grandma: We love you so very much & will miss you deeply. Rest in Paradise. xo Len & Kim
Loretta Howatt
January 30, 2013
We are so sorry to read about the passing of Aunt Edna. We have many fond memories of staying with your family in Ashmont. We will always remember her working very hard and having a great sense of humor. Aunt Edna was always the sister mom never had and she spoke of her often.
Our sincere condolences to your family.
Love Loretta, Lorna, Maureen and Lloyd (Waters)
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