A long life, well lived. Winnie was born in Woody Island to Robert and Beatrice Barrett (Eddy). She married George Crocker of Swift Current in 1940 and lived there the next 80 years. Together they raised a family and provided an abundance of love.
She is predeceased by her husband George, baby daughter June (3 months old) and daughter Orla; son-in-law Max Parsons; sisters Ethel Lockyer and Minnie Furey; brothers George (Meta Ball), Baxter (Livie), Gordon Crocker (Evelyn) and Ken.
Left with a lifetime of wonderful memories and love to sustain us forever, daughter Shirley Mathewson (John), Edmonton, AB, son Baxter (Doris), Halifax, NS, daughter Daphne Barr (Bert), Swift Current, NL, son Frank (Marie), Mount Pearl, NL, daughter Norma Crocker, Victoria, BC and son Kenneth (Collette), St. Albert, AB; sisters Effie Chancey, Clarenville and Alfreda Turchek (Ted), California; grandchildren Stephanie Barry (John), Sean Barr (Debbie), Michelle Pearcy (Mark), Brian Crocker, Micheal Mathewson (Dana), Kenneth Mathewson, Justin Beck (Ashley), David Beck, Pam Beck, Deanna Crocker, Tiffany Parsons, Heath Parsons, Aaron Crocker, Natasha Peaver (Graham), Noah Crocker, Amanda Barr, Scott Goulding (Sarah), Carrie Lynn Barr and Leonard Barr; great grandchildren Charlie, Angus & Georgia Mathewson, Katie & Charlie Pearce, Aidan Barry and Jack Davis; special friends Elizabeth Goodrich, Tillie Eddy and Juanita Crocker.
Visitation will be held at the United Church, Swift Current on Wednesday, July 10 from 6 – 9 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Bethany United Church, Swift Current with interment to follow at the United Cemetery, Swift Current.
Donations in her memory may be made to Bethany United Church, Swift Current or Operation Smile Canada.
Thank you to G B Cross Memorial Hospital for your care. Special thanks to the Clarenville Retirement Centre for your kindness over the past few years. You went above and beyond.
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Donna Marston says
July 9, 2024 at 7:55 pmAunt Winnie was the kindest and sweetest person i ever had the pleasure to know. We grew really close the past few years and shared many funny stories. I will miss and love her forever..
Debbie Beck says
July 11, 2024 at 2:01 amSending condolences to the family of Winnie Crocker. You have been so fortunate to have her live such a long and productive life. It is clear that she was loved by not just her family but by all those who were fortunate enough to know her. She leaves a legacy of so many children grandchildren and great grand children. My thoughts are with you as you gather to celebrate her life and remember so many events during her long and beautiful life. Gone but always remembered by those who loved her.
Ada& Clyde Rose says
July 9, 2024 at 8:13 pmKnowing what to say is hard when u loose someone that u loved so dearly.Aunt Winnie was like a second mother to me growing up .Many countless hours spend at her home .She was one of a kind ,caring , , loving & witty.She loved a good laugh & always had the sweetest smile.She lived a long& good life.We will always remember her with the best of memories.Sending our love & deepest condolences to all her family .Gone but, surely never be forgotten.Fly high with the angels Aunt Winnie We love you.
Alfreda(Lockyer) Stratos says
July 9, 2024 at 8:56 pmAwe! What a dear special lady she was!
Fly with the angels sweetheart! Deepest sympathies to all the family! 🙏🙏🙏
Robert says
July 9, 2024 at 9:05 pmMy deepest sympathy to the family, I remember aunt Winnie well.
Robert Stacey
June M Brinston-Cole says
July 9, 2024 at 9:32 pmSorry to read of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady who lived a great life. RIP Winnie.
Garry and Christine Barrett says
July 9, 2024 at 9:35 pmShe was a great lady loved by all that knew her – condolences to family and friends
Pearcys says
July 9, 2024 at 9:42 pmOur deepest sympathy to the family from Bob and Ginny Pearcy in Gainesville Florida.🌹
Melanie Gallant says
July 10, 2024 at 8:28 amI will always remember how good you were to me and how you treated me as a child, miss you dearly, loves you, Melanie
Shirley Miller says
July 10, 2024 at 10:58 amOur condolences to the family on your loss. We are all thinking of you at this sad time.
Shirley, Frazer and Heather Miller
Debbie Stacey says
July 10, 2024 at 3:58 pmA beautiful lady,condolences to her friends and family.Debbie and Greg Stacey
Sheila Richardson says
July 11, 2024 at 3:05 amMy condolences to all the family. I will always remember Aunt Winnie. Audrey Marshall would keep me informed on how she is doing. I loved staying with her back in the fifties when my mom would take me to stay on school holidays. She was so sweet and I will always remember those days. Love Sheila Richardson, Western Australia
Joan Muir says
July 11, 2024 at 11:36 amWinnie – such a wonderful human being, beautiful inside and out. She has always and will always own a big piece of my heart. My sincere condolences to her family.
Dorothy Baker says
July 11, 2024 at 12:21 pmBaxter and all your family, so sorry for your loss, sending my sincere condolences. When talking to you you always mention your mom, she was an amazing lady , sending love from myself, Wanda and kip.
Rowena (Hawkins) Burns says
July 12, 2024 at 4:56 amWe were saddened to hear of Aunt Winnie’s passing. I have very fond memories of visiting her in my younger days. . Aunt Winnie was a very sweet lady and nothing ever fazed her no matter how many people filled her home,. We send our deepest condolences to all the family from all of our family here in Perth. Australia..
Lilly says
July 15, 2024 at 10:03 pmSo sorry to hear of the passing of my dear Aunt Winnie.
She was my mother Ethel’s sister and certainly reminded me of my Mother in their resemblance. My condolences to all the family.
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