Matilda ‘Tillie’ Groff passed away on July 4, 2009 at the age of 87 years. Tillie was born on November 2, 1921, in Argyle, MB and grew up in Neelin, MB, where she attended school. She married Roy Groff on October 2, 1938. Together they farmed in Mather, MB until 1955 when the family moved to Yellowknife, NWT, and later moved to Hay River, NWT. After retirement Tillie and Roy resided in Keremeous, BC and in 1991 moved to Lethbridge, AB to live with their son Victor. She is survived by her sister Lillian Don, children Charlotte Boney, Victor (Cathy) Groff and Doug (Linda) Groff, grandchildren Edward Boney, Delaura Wenwall, Laine (Stacey) Groff and Tricia (Dave) Forde, and great-grandchildren Victoria Wenwall, Brandon Wenwall, Elizabeth Groff, Grace Groff, Darrian Groff, and Jordan Groff . She was predeceased by husband Roy, daughter Jean, son Ronald, grandson Barry, her parents, five brothers and four sisters. ‘Grandma Tillie’ will be fondly remembered for her loving and caring nature by family, friends, and the children she cared for over the years. A family graveside service will be held in Mather, MB. Many thanks to the staff at the Alberta Rose Lodge, Park Meadows Good Samaritans Village Cottage #1, Unit 4C Chinook Regional Hospital, and Palliative Care Unit at St. Michael’s Health Centre. If desired a memorial donation can be made to the charity of one’s choice.