We Remember
GREGORASH, Isabella Rita
August 6, 1932 — November 22, 2017
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Isabella (Bell) Rita Gregorash on November 22, 2017 in her 85th year.
Bell was predeceased by her husband Mike (2004), son Patrick Daniel (2008), parents Naomi & Harold Davis, siblings Rupert, Boyd, Lloyd, Carmen, & Mary. Bell will be lovingly remembered by her sons Bob (Joy), Paul, Raymond, Terry (Pauline) and her daughter Dora (Jeff), brother Eric (Linda) and sisters Marie, Jean, Patsy, & Marjorie (Bernie). 9 grandchildren, & 5 great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
Bell was born in Bell Island, Nfld in 1932, second child in a family of 13. She married Mike in 1953, and 4 sons were born on the island. When the mines shut down, Mike relocated to Lynn Lake, Man., began building a house, and Bell & her 4 sons moved to Lynn Lake shortly after. There, 2 more children were born.
Bell & Mike spent 37 years in Lynn Lake working very hard & and raising their family. Along with raising her family, Bell had many positions, operating community club, concession stands at the club, arena, and sports field. Employed by the Bay, SGMines in Geology dept., Matron for RCMP, volunteer ambulance attendant, Legion Ladies Aux., Lay Pastor for Anglican Church, along with many other achievements.
In 1996, Bell & Mike moved to Neepawa, Man., where Bell continued to matron for RCMP, and was very involved in her church. Bell moved to Lake country in 2010, passing at The Village at Smith Creek, West Kelowna, 2017, surrounded by loving family & staff.
Bell will always be remembered for her beautiful kind heart, her strong faith, her compassion for others, her willingness to give, & her wonderful sense of humour!
Bell’s family would like to acknowledge & give thanks to the wonderful staff, for the loving care and comfort they provided to Mom while a resident at VSC ~ Reece community.
There will be no service at this time. A celebration of life to be announced in 2018. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
Bell, you have been, and always will be, loved by so many.
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I, we, have been so blessed to have had the privilege to know and love Bell. Such a beautiful person and heart. She was like a second mother to me, as well as a mentor,teacher, and role model. Her imprint on my heart will always be there. I thank god for giving us beautiful Bell and I thank her family for sharing her with us. Although I am saddened by her loss I know she will always be looking out for us. She told me long time ago that she always made the sign of the cross in the dough when she panned her homemade bread, I still do it today and always think of her when I do it. xo
Our dear friends, Dora and Jeff. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time along with all of your family.
Remembering a woman who had such a gentle warm smile. Thinking of her family and those close to her at this hard time.
I recall the house they lived in just up the street from the new detachment. I met her only a handful of times, but recall her warm smile and friendly attitude. Condolences to the family and friends. RIP
My deepest sympathy to Bell’s family. Your Mom was a lovely m sweet lady and a dear friend when we all lived in Lynn Lake.
So sorry to hear of Isabella Rita’s passing, knew her well,and her husbands best friend,, may she Rest In Peace , And Condolences to the family ,,,,,,l,l
Condolences to the family.
We were honoured to have Belle as a neighbor . She was special to us and we were happy to meet her family. Our sincere condolences to the family in the loss of such a wonderful and beautiful lady.
My deepest condolences to all of Bell’s family and friends. We were all truly blessed to have had this beautiful, gentle and loving woman in our lives. Rest peacefully Bell.
Sending our condolences to the entire Gregorash family. Peace be with you!
Sorry to hear about Bell passing. Lovely lady, well respected. I worked with Bell when I worked for outside explorations at Sherri. I would radio my grocery list to her and she would edit it telling me why I didn’t want that and why I needed this instead. Just like a mother. Bell was everybody’s mom.
Our sincere sympathy to the Gregorash Children, Spouses and Grandchildren. Bell was a wonderful, beautiful person, and we loved her dearly. Thank you for the memories of fun times we spent with Bell & Mike and family. Love Doug & Amy Cockerill
Our deepest condolences to the Gregorash Family.