Teresa Lynn Canfield Obituary
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation CentreIt is with a heavy heart that we announce Teresa Canfield's (nee Hamp) passing on June 27, 2024, at Lake of The Woods District Hospital, at the age of 78.
Left to cherish her memory is daughter Trish (Don) Kozlowski and grandchildren Michael (Jami), Sheridan (Alex), Mitchell (Abbie), and Jessica; her son Nick Speek; her daughter Kathy Speek and granddaughter Brittan (Eric); as well as her bonus family: daughter Helena Canfield and grandchildren Tammy (Masi) and Ryan (Crystall); son Danny (Fran) Canfield and grandchildren Melissa (Sean) and Charlie; son Bob Canfield and grandchildren Michelle, Amy, and Christian (Sandy); son David (Liz) Canfield and grandchildren Nancy (Peterjohn), Johnny (Karen), and Barbra (Greg); daughter Pam (Marc) Benoit and grandchildren Caitlin (Kevin) and Erin (Ryan).
Teresa was also survived by her brother Ernie (Jocelyn) Hamp, his family, and her brother-in-law Willard Canfield. She was blessed with many great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Teresa was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Canfield; her parents, Elsa and Pat Hamp; her sister, Verena; her brother-in-law, Jack; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Norman and Dot Canfield, Arnold and Doris Canfield, Dave and Helen Canfield, and Shirley Canfield.
Teresa was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on April 30, 1946, and moved to Kenora with her parents at a young age. Growing up on Rabbit Lake, she spent a lot of time outdoors and on the lake with family and friends. Teresa worked at Lindstrom and Nilson hardware store for many years and later moved to Beaver Lumber. She made many friends at both jobs and was respected by both co-workers and the customers she served.
Teresa met Charlie while working at Beaver Lumber, and after three visits to buy items he didn't need, Charlie finally had the courage to ask her out. On July 2, 1994, Teresa married the love of her life, and her family grew immensely. Teresa and Charlie spent 20 wonderful years together. They had many adventures flying in Charlie's plane up north to go fishing and hunting in the fall, camping and road trips with the fifth wheel to British Columbia and Alaska. Teresa and Charlie also spent many winters in Florida and later in Arizona.
After Charlie died, she filled her time playing cards with family and friends. Teresa was an avid bridge player, belonging to many clubs over the years, and loved spending time with her bridge family. She also enjoyed playing Texas Hold'Em; it was never for big money, and though it was competitive, it was never serious, as most of the time was spent eating, laughing until it hurt, and trying to remember who the dealer was and what the anti was. Teresa will be fondly remembered and missed at the card tables.
We want to thank Dr. Noack, Dr. Dooley and the staff at LWDH and Saint Boniface Hospital for their care. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
