DOROTHY LILLIAN HANKS

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DOROTHY LILLIAN HANKS On December 27, 2017, Dorothy Hanks passed away at 90 years of age. Dorothy will be missed by her sister Joyce Quesnel; nieces, Kathy Athayde (Greg), Heather Hanks (Simon Cote), Lisa Quesnel (Jay Gearey) and nephews, Carl Quesnel (Tanis Thomas) and Garry MacAlister, as well as great-nieces, Julia, Megan, Dorothy, and Lillian; great-nephews, Paul, Henry, Alex, Phillip, James, Timothy, Jeremy and Kyle. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Lilian Hanks; brothers, George and Norman; sisters-in-law, Norma and Joan; brother-in-law Walton Quesnel; niece Cynthia Quesnel and nephew Sean MacAlister. Dorothy was born in Winnipeg on June 10, 1927, and grew up on Ingersoll Street during the war years. After graduating from Daniel Mac, she attended Normal School to become a teacher. She began her career in "the country" at the age of 19, where she made friendships that lasted throughout her life. After three years, she returned to Winnipeg and continued in Winnipeg School Division, teaching at Isaac Brock, Principal Sparling, and Greenway schools. She taught elementary school for 41 years, earning her B.A. along the way. Over the years, she received letters and cards from former students wanting to keep in touch and letting her know what an inspiration she had been to them. Throughout her life, she travelled extensively with friends, bringing home stories and treasures from all over the world. For many years, she was an active member of St. James Anglican Church, the Business and Professional Women's Club of Winnipeg, the St. James Lawn Bowling Club, and the Winnipeg Teachers' Bowling League. Dorothy was always a very kind, gentle and generous lady who made a positive impression on everyone. She was very easy-going and always tried to help others. She loved being with family and spoiled her nieces and nephews as they grew up. Dorothy lived with her parents and lovingly cared for them in their later years. For the last 25 years, she shared a home with her sister Joyce and a series of beloved pets. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Avenue. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 30, 2017