deces Elisabeth Fleury
SISTER ELIZABETH FLEURY (Sister Emma St-Gabriel) Sister Elizabeth, born October 19, 1910 at Oxbow, SK died December 12, 2003 at the Victoria Hospital. She is survived by her sister Beatrice of Stoughton, SK and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Sarah (England) two brothers, John and David; nine sisters, Marguerite, Ada, Lea, Florence, Mary, Rose, Bernadette, Hazel and Marie Anne and by some of her numerous nieces and nephews. As a child, Sister Elizabeth was fascinated by the missionary who came regularly to celebrate mass in her home. This love of God inspired her to enter the sisterhood as a Fille de la Croix. Her two years of formation were spent at La Puye, France. Upon her return to Canada, she devoted her time to 35 years of teaching in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Sister Elizabeth loved life. She loved nature, her students, and her beloved Saskatchewan. To her, nature was beauty, beauty to be captured and held. Her students, especially the boys in her woodwork class, were jewels she kept as lasting memories. Saskatchewan was her pride and joy; its mention would put a smile on her face. She enjoyed all that life would offer her. Besides her classroom duties, she took an active part in teaching catechism on Saturdays, after school and during the holidays. She was also an active member of the C.W.L., taking on certain convenorships. She also enjoyed participating in church choirs. With her students, she was kind, understanding, and determined to meet success. She was undaunted by any challenge. Upon her retirement from the classroom, her love of people and her compassion continued to inspire her to volunteer her services at the Esterhazy, SK Centennial Care Home for many years. She will be missed by her only surviving sister, les Filles de la Croix, and her nieces and nephews whom she dearly cherished. We will miss her sense of humour, her friendliness and her smile. We wish to acknowledge the compassion and loving care offered by the nursing staff of the Provincial House and at the Victoria Hospital as well as the home care staff while she was still at home. Prayer service for Sister Elizabeth will be shared at the Provincial House of les Filles de la Croix, 66 Moore Ave. in St. Vital on Monday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at the same address the following day, Tuesday, December 16 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place in the St. Adolphe Parish Cemetery. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements. 775-2220
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 15, 2003
