Laura May Pittman

1919 - 2011

Laura May Pittman obituary, 1919-2011, Winnipeg, MB

BORN

1919

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery

Hwy. #1 East at Navin Road

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Laura Pittman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 25, 2011.

Laura May Pittman (nee Holmwood)
1919 ~ 2011

Peacefully, with family by her side we regret the sudden passing of our Mom & Grandma on August 23, 2011. Predeceased by husband William, son Donald, parents William and Violet Holmwood and brothers John and Ivan. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters Debbie Walotek (Roman), Lorraine Waluk (Ron), Carol Kemp; sons Barry (Phyllis) and Murray, step daughter Betty, stepsons Bill (Jeannette), Brian (Kaye), many grandchildren, great grandchildren & great great grandchildren.
She spent her early years on the family farm in Medora, MB. She married William in 1943 and devoted the rest of her life to her family.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres funeral home, with one hour viewing prior to service. Interment to follow in Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff of Seven Oaks Hospital. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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April 24, 2018

Grandchild

Pamela Pittman

Just thinking about you grandma. Sending lots of love, xoxoxo RIP

October 14, 2011

wendy batchelder

Grandma, thank you for your thoughtfulness throughout the years. I will always remember you with fondness. I love you.

October 14, 2011

Grandma, thank you for your thoughtfulness to our family over the years. I will always remember you fondly.

August 29, 2011

anthony sawada

Sorry we missed the funeral, we will always hold you dear to our hearts. Thank you for all your hospitality throughout my childhood. Love Anthony Sawada and family

August 29, 2011

Petey Paley

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Pittman was always a pleasure to see at your family functions. I know she will be missed and I will be thinking of you all today.

August 27, 2011

We are very sorry to hear of your loss

Gerda Wetzig, Roy Wetzig & Angela Howard

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Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery

Hwy. #1 East at Navin Road, Winnipeg, MB R2C2Z3

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