Antoinette Frances COSWIN

Antoinette Frances Blyth (née Coswin) -April 24, 1917 - June 25, 2004 - Peacefully on June 25, 2004 at Misericordia Place, Antoinette (Teena) Blyth age 87 years beloved mother of Carol Heppenstall and David Johnston (Colleen). Teena was predeceased by her first husband Laurie Johnston in 1971 and her second husband Jack Blyth in 2001; sisters Mary Burzish, Olga Woschinska, and brothers Henry, Bill and Steve Coswin. In addition to her son and daughter, she leaves to mourn her sister Margaret Parks, Irene Marlowe, sisters-in-law Marion Burton, Swann Suffron (Art), and Royal Dueck (John), grandchildren Mark Heppenstall and Darcy Erickson; numerous nieces and nephews. Teena graduated from King Edward School and met her first husband Laurie while working at Eaton’s. She was active in the Women’s Committee of the Immaculate Conception Parish and did volunteer work at the St. Amant Centre. After Laurie’s death, she was introduced to Jack Blyth by mutual friends and theirs was a loving and happy life together travelling and visiting grandchildren and enjoying retirement years. Teena’s loving and gracious nature permeated the lives of those around her. It was her great joy to love and care for those close to her. Those who knew her well were touched by the beauty that she created in all things. This is her legacy to us all. A mass in celebration of her life will be held on June 29, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Misericordia Place, 44 Furby Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the staff of Misericordia Place and the Misericordia Health Centre for their outstanding care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Misericordia Foundation. Misericordia Health Centre, 99 Cornish Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 1A2. Private entombment at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.