Obituary of Gillian COVERNTON

Gillian Elizabeth Covernton (1978-2009) With heavy hearts our family announces the sudden passing of our wife, daughter and sister Gillian Covernton. Gillian was a vivacious and loving wife to husband Paul Lourenco, a cherished daughter to Bob and Debbie and a loyal and close sister to her brother Sean. She graduated with an MA in History from the University of Manitoba and attended Kelvin High School and Robert Smith School and was awarded the Winnipeg Foundation Grant. After university and during summers Gillian worked for the Superannuation Board of Manitoba and most recently the Manitoba Government Employees Union. Gillian became an expert on Manitoba history and served as the editor for Manitoba History in 2004-05. Gillian loved Victoria Beach where she made life-long friendships. She will be missed by all who knew her and by the puppies Sophie, Gracie and Lucie—her fur babies. We thank our treasured friends who have been more supportive than words can express. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews River Heights United Church, 255 Oak Street at Kingsway. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society.