Aug. 1, 1960 - Aug. 30, 2013
Surrounded by her family and bathed in love, Connie succumbed to a valiant eight-month battle with leukemia at 1:07 p.m. She was joyfully greeted by our infant daughter, Morgan, upon transition.
She leaves behind her devastated and grieving family: husband Marvyn, daughter Alyse, and son Keenan. She is survived by a loving host of family: mother and father Anita and Albert Vincent, sisters Brigitte (Dave) DeAngelis, Louann (Dan) Marshall, Anissa (Richard) Pelland and brother Ken (Colette) Vincent. Also left mourning are her in-laws: mother Elma Fitzpatrick, Morley (Debbie) Fitzpatrick, and Marlene (Rob) Cathcart, and Laurie (John) Monkley. An incredible host of beloved nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and friends also grieve her passing.
Connie was born in Selkirk, Manitoba; lived in St. Georges, and moved with her family to 100 Mile House. After graduation, she qualified as a medical office assistant and was employed in that capacity for many years. There were not too many sports she did not attempt, being most successful in badminton, curling and slo-pitch, all with an eye to being the best she could be.
Where she excelled truly was as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter and all-around relative. Her definition of family included friends from all walks of life. Her love of people was all inclusive. To have her on your side was to really know your back was covered. Towards the end, she was puzzled by how many people stated their love for her. The answer was simple: love begets love.
On behalf of her family, we would like to extend our thanks to all those who have given so much throughout her ordeal. We cannot express how much our families, St. Ann’s staff and family, her employers (Drs. Triessman and Okano and staff) TRU and staff, and so many others lightened our burden. If anyone has been overlooked, please excuse the omission. There were and still are so many.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Sept. 5, 2013 at Holy Family parish in Valleyview.
We gathered to celebrate a lovely person