Obituary of NORMA MILLER

NORMA EHA. MILLER (DUNAND) (nee SMITH) Peacefully on October 27 2015, Norma passed away at the Selkirk & District General Hospital at the age of 65 with her family by her side after a brief period of ill -health. She was predeceased by her father Norman Smith in 1983, mother Astrid Smith in 2005, and by her first husband John B. Miller in 1991. She is survived by her husband Donald Dunand of Matlock, her son Jonathan Miller of Winnipeg, sister Monica Smith of Winnipeg, and sister Rhonda Smith of Carman. Norma was born October 26, 1950 in Winnipeg and grew up in East St. Paul. She attended Bird”s Hill School, Robert Andrews School and graduated from River East Collegiate. After graduation she attended the University of Winnipeg, and moved to Halifax NS where she met her first husband, John. They married in Pictou, NS and moved back to Winnipeg where they gave birth to their son Jonathan. She was a stay at home mother who raised her son. At the age of 6 months it was discovered that Jonathan was Deaf. Norma was very keen on ensuring that he had the best education and opportunities possible. She supported him in every aspect of his life, especially with regards to Literacy, which she was very passionate about. Eventually it was time to re-enter the work force where she accepted full time employment at Veteran’s Affairs where she remained for 21 years until her retirement in 2009. She met her second husband in 1998 and enjoyed the company of friends and family, was involved in Toastmasters and spent many summers at their cottage in Matlock, MB. Norma married Don at Kildonan Park in September of 2009. After Norma’s retirement they moved to their cottage in Matlock where they resided year-round. Norma spent her last few years happily puttering around in her flower and vegetable gardens, looking after 3 adorable cats, Jasper, Charlie, and Lily and doting on her family and friends. Norma and Don did a lot of travelling and especially fell in love with Cuba where they returned on numerous occasions. Norma often reminisced about her trip to London, Paris and Edinburgh in 2012 with Don and her son Jonathan. We would like to thank the staff at the Selkirk & District General Hospital for their exceptional care. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Winnipeg, MB on Friday November 6th at 11am. The interment will take place after the service at Sunnyside Cemetery, 64087 Heatherdale Road (3.4 kilometers west of Oakbank in the RM of Springfield).