Obituary of Audrey Mooney

MOONEY: Audrey Rosa (Seals) Mooney passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018 at Hillcrest Personal Care Home at the age of 91. Audrey was born December 31, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Thomas and Isabella Seals, infant daughter, brother Mervin, sister Berniece, great-granddaughter Danielle and daughter-in-law Diane Mooney. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Gordon, daughters, Judi (Elwood) Price, Sharron (Douglas) Sebastian and son, Blake Mooney (special friend Carma) and her grandchildren, Ken (Kate) Price, Stephanie (Max) Inglis, Josh (Leti) Sebastian, Spencer Sebastian, Leanne Miskulin, Kevin (Edie) Lukey, Janie (Will) Bruce and Tim (Carlene) Lukey and 11 great-grandchildren (Griffen, Kiernan, Connor, Ceileigh, Nuru, Emma, Jack, Chayton, Dayle, Ryan and Cory); as well as sisters-in-law: Agnes Seals, Ruth Mooney, Helen Kemp and Marie Mooney and brother-in-law, Don Ross. Audrey received her education in Winnipeg. She went to work at an early age, making coats at a sewing factory. She then worked for the T. Eaton Company until she married Gordon on August 14, 1948. Gordon was in the military and was stationed at C.F.B. Shilo where Audrey, over a period of years, worked in the Men's Mess and the kitchen and dining rooms at the Officer's Mess. When Gordon retired, they moved to Brandon and Audrey worked at the City Centre Motor Inn and later the Assiniboine Centre and Brandon General Hospital. Due to failing health, she retired from the dietary office where she had been working as a Kardex clerk. After her retirement she returned to volunteer with organizations here for many years. Audrey loved to keep her hands busy, she loved to sew. We can remember our dining room floor covered in white sheets when she was making a wedding gown. She also made amazing kilts for Judi and Sharron and a first pair of dress pants for Blake. She knit beautiful baby shawls, afghans and Mary Maxim Sweaters. She would sit and do cross stitch and embroidery pictures which now hang on our walls. When her sight was failing she still managed to knit squares for Knit-a-Square, make scarves for the clothesline at the market in downtown Brandon and tie quilts for every one of us. Audrey loved a good book, be it on tape or having it read to her. She enjoyed her CD's, we would just sit and listen, you would think she was asleep; then she would open those eyes and give you a smile. She enjoyed school productions, musical performances and plays, her yard and her dining room table with her family around it. "I can't just sit here and do nothing" was her saying and she didn't. The one thing Audrey loved the most was holding hands with Gord. Over the years, Audrey and Gordon travelled to Alaska, visiting family on their way. They travelled to Halifax for their 50th Anniversary on the train, a dream come true for both of them. They were able to travel to Churchill by train, travelling slowly over the tundra and picking up trappers on their way. They loved to travel out west or down east to visit with family. We would like to thank the staff at Hillcrest for the care they provided Audrey while she was with them. They made sure she didn't "just sit there and do nothing" and we are so grateful to all. In keeping with Audrey's wishes, no formal ceremony will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined and donations may be made to a charity of your choice. 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, for 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!"