Ivy Triggs

Ivy Dorothy Triggs

Peacefully passed away at the Treherne Hospital on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at the age of 91 years.

Ivy was born on September 6, 1915 at Cypress River to Frank and Ann Triggs. They later moved to the Treherne area where Ivy received her schooling and lived out the rest of her life. Ivy married Harry Triggs on November 1, 1933. They successfully farmed west of Treherne until Harry's sudden passing.

Mom enjoyed her flowers and garden, social afternoons delivering eggs and cream, and cooked many a meal for thrashing crews. After she left the farm she was involved in bowling, curling, crafts and many organizations. She delivered "Meals on Wheels", and spent a lot of time volunteering. She was extremely proud of her two year "Volunteer Certificate". Ivy was an active member of St. Marks A.C.W. and the Legion Auxiliary for which she received a life membership in 1995. Mom enjoyed the Friendship Center where she could play cards and hopefully win. Many an evening was enjoyed playing cards.

Mom leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory three daughters; Pearl Dobbin of Treherne, Ruth (Fred) Samson of Scarborough, Ontario and Ila (Jim) Murrell of Transcona; eight grandchildren; Lynne (George) Adam, Velda (Murray) Perkins, Janice (Cliff) Sylvester, Nadine Dobbin, Randy (Judy) Samson, Krista (Keith) Donaldson, Tyler (Kelly) Murrell and Tiffany Murrell. Ten great-grandchildren; Kelsey, Rylan and Jolene Adam, Rachelle (Colin) Matychuk, Jason (Dawne) Dobbin, Reid and Jannelle Perkins, Shelby and Cole Sylvester and Madison Murrell, two great-great-grandsons; Bradlee and Kolt.

Ivy is survived by three sisters: Violet Forman, Margaret Hutchinson, Lillian Hird, brother Ernest (Leola) Triggs; sister-in law Mabel Triggs; brother-in-law Bill Triggs and many nieces and nephews.

Ivy was predeceased by her beloved husband Harry (1972), parents Frank (1948) and Ann (Aunt Nance) (1987), son-in-law Harold Dobbin (1980), brothers George (1986) and Alfred (1996).

Funeral Services will be held in Treherne United Church on Tuesday, January 16 at 2:00 with Rev. Warren Marsh officiating. Interment to follow in Bethel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Larry Gates, Ken Forman, Arnold Hird, Ted VanDeKerchove, Bob Hutchinson and Hanley Gates.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Bethel Cemetery or Tiger Hills Manor.

TO THOSE I LOVE

AND THOSE WHO LOVED ME

When I am gone, release me, let me go...

I have so many things to see and do,

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears;

Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave to you my love, you can only guess

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love

you each have shown,

But now it’s time I travelled on alone.

So grieve a while for me if grieve you must;

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a while that we must part

So bless the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on;

So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see me or touch me,

I’ll be near

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear,

All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must

come this way alone,

I’ll greet you with a smile and say,

“Welcome home.”

Adams Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Man. in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.