Spillett, Percy Lawrence^{[1, 2, 3]}

1890 - 1960  (70 years)

• Name	Spillett, Percy Lawrence  [2, 3]
  Birth	1890  [2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Death	6 May 1960	Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   [2, 3]
  Burial	Aft. 6 May 1960	Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   [2, 3]
  Person ID	I402648778806	Rick Dondo's Family
  Last Modified	23 Apr 2025

  
  

  Family	Coon, Rachel Faye,   b. 8 May 1896, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA d. 13 Jun 2001, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Age 105 years)
  Marriage	1953	Canada   [4, 5]
  	Type: Spousal
  Family ID	F7935	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Apr 2025

  
  

• Event Map		Marriage - Type: Spousal - 1953 - Canada Death - 6 May 1960 - Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Burial - Aft. 6 May 1960 - Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

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  [S1502254493] Ancestry.com, Ancestry Family Trees (Public and Private), (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.). A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. It is described as "Ancestry Family Tree". Another researcher's profile of this person Another researcher's profile of this person Another researcher's profile of this person [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry), Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)). A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. The contributor provided no additional descriptive information. The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service, access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry), Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)). As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A. A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story. It is described as "id-61658". It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "RACHEL FAYE SPILLETT "Woody", Born: May 08, 1896, Date of Passing: Jun 13, 2001; After a long and loving life of 105 years, it is with deep sorrow we announce the death of Rachel Faye Spillett at the St. Boniface Hospital on Wednesday, June 13, 200".1. Rachel was born in Mitchell, IA on May 8, 1896, the only daughter of Frank and Effie Coon. She moved to Canada with her first husband Lowell Wood in 1920, settling in Sanford, Blackdale, and finally Winnipeg, where she raised her 5 children. She married Percy L. Spillett in 1953 and spent an adventurous time in Northwestern Ontario for a short period. Percy predeceased her in 1960. His children and grandchildren remained precious to her throughout her life. Rachel spent a total of 25 years working for the Canadian Institute for the Blind (Ladies Craft Division). Rachel had a loving nature and devoted herself to her children and family members spanning 4 generations. She was a friend to all whose lives she touched. She will be sadly missed and her memory cherished by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Rachel was predeceased by her daughter Agnes May ( Howell) sons, Robert Allan Wood, Fay Earl Wood, Glenn Lowell Wood and Lowell Gordon Wood. Funeral service will take place on Monday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1858 Portage Ave. Interment to follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the devoted neighbours and Home Care Staff for their many years of love and support enabling her to remain in her residence. We would also like to thank the doctors, nursing staff and Chaplin Timothy at the St. Boniface Hospital for their excellent care and support. If friends so desire donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, P.O. Box 2248,STN Main Winnipeg, MB R3C 4A6 or to the Manitoba Lung Association 629 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1858 Portage Avenue 949-4872 in care of arrangements -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2001 Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2001/06/16. The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service, access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry), Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)). An online memorial for "Rachel Faye Coon Spillett Wood 13 Jun 2001" can be reviewed on the public and free Find a Grave service. It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond. It may also contain stories that are not documented on your host's tree or this website.