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In memory of
Hon. Maureen Hemphill
January 26, 1937 - February 22, 2026
Jan 26, 1937 - Feb 22, 2026
Maureen's timeline
1937
Born
January 26th, 1937
Grand Forks, BC, Canada
1940
Growing up in Bralorne
1940
1942
Gained a sibling, Sandy Bitner
1942
Bralorne, BC, Canada
1943
Growing up in Bralorne
1943
Bralorne, BC, Canada
1944
Growing up in Bralorne
1944
Bralorne, BC, Canada
1958
Graduated from college
1958
Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association, West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Nursing
Got married
1958
Vancouver, BC, Canada
1966
Raising four kids in North Vancouver
1966
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
1970
Moved to Charleswood
1970
Charleswood, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Moved to Charleswood
1970
Charleswood, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1975
President of the Manitoba Association of School Trustees
1975
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1977
The famous ‘Lyon’ photos.
1977
Charleswood, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
While running against Sterling Lyon
1977
Charleswood, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1978
Her four children Jim, Carol, Ross and Sue.
1978
Charleswood, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1981
Swearing in as Minister of Education
1981
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
First NDP cabinet meeting
1981
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1984
One of many cultural events she attended
1984
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Visiting schools as the Minister of Education
1984
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Maureen escorts the Queens’s doctor during the QE II visit
1984
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1985
Steve Fonyo visits the Legislature during his Journey for Lives run across Canada
1985
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1986
Political days
1986
Days in Politics
1986
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Days in politics
1986
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Days in politics
1986
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1992
A wonderful Grandmother
1992
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1995
She loved spending time with the grandkids.
1995
She loved being a Grandmother
1995
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1999
Lasting friendships formed at the Sanctuary
1999
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Always something to celebrate at the Sanctuary.
1999
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Lasting friendships formed at the Sanctuary.
1999
2007
Beginning of a beautiful relationship.
2007
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
2009
Memorable trip to Vancouver
2009
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Trip to Vancouver
2009
Vancouver, BC, Canada
2016
2019
Meeting Great Grandchildren
2019
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
2022
Meeting Great Grandchildren
2022
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
2023
Backyard visits at Sue’s place
2023
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
2024
Granddaughter Caitlin’s wedding
2024
Calgary, AB, Canada
2026
Passed away
February 22nd, 2026
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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