BABULIC, A.G. Mary (Quilty)

With great sadness we announce the gentle passing of Gen Babulic on October 4, 2014.   Left to cherish Gen’s memory are her beloved husband of 57 years Mike, their sons Michael (Brenda), Patrick (Sandy), David (Kathleen), Kevin (Heidi), sister Patricia McNamara (Ken), brother-in-law Jon Babulic (Linda), and grandchildren Sean, Jamie, Jonah, Isaac, Jack, Ian and Max.  Born June 25, 1934, the last baby born in the farmhouse in Admaston Township, Ontario to Gordon and Alice Quilty. Gen grew up in Sudbury, Ontario and graduated from Sudbury High School and North Bay Teacher’s College. She married her high school sweetheart, Mike Babulic, April 22, 1957 in Sudbury, Ontario. Gen taught in a number of elementary schools in Sudbury before she and Mike moved to Thompson, Manitoba in 1960. With four little boys at home and while teaching full time, Gen continued her studies to complete her Bachelor of Education through the University of Winnipeg in 1977. Until her retirement in 1989 Gen taught both elementary and high school in Thompson. Her students learned well from her and loved her. Gen and Mike moved to Winnipeg in 1989 and fully enjoyed their retirement together.   Sincere thanks to Dr. Ewa Avanoma and to the Palliative Care Team for their kindness and compassionate care. A special thank you to Debra Suderman for her unending help.   A Prayer Service was held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue., Winnipeg. A Celebration and Remembrance of Gen’s Life was held Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Mary Mother of the Church Roman Catholic Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive, Winnipeg. A private interment will be held at a later date.