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DONNA JANE DOYLE
Born: Dec 26, 1923
Date of Passing: Mar 30, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONNA JANE DOYLE
With sadness, but gratitude for a life that spanned over 102 years, we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma at Boundary Trails Health Centre on March 30, 2026, following a fall in her home at River Cove. A witness to over a century of change, Mom lived a life with determination and strength. She had lived independently in her condo up until her fall on January 11.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Don, in 2020, after nearly 72 years of marriage; parents Bert and Margaret (Peckover) Nichol; sisters Joyce Cates, Doreen Kirk (twin sister), Joan Anderson, and brother Ron Nichol.
Survived by children, Valerie (Grant), Greg (Carol), Sandra; grandchildren, Scott (Hollie), Donald (Kandace), Sarah, Alex (Megan), Michael (Jenn), Rob; great-grandchildren Alex, Mackenna, Nova, Kennedy, and Austyn.
Mom and her twin, Doreen, were born on Boxing Day, 1923, in the Carman Hospital. She grew up on the farm north of Sperling with her sisters and brother. She took her schooling in Sperling, and the community of Sperling was always near and dear to her heart. She graduated from nurse’s training in 1946 from the Carman Hospital, followed by marriage to Dad in 1947. Their honeymoon, and every wedding anniversary up until their 68th, was spent at Clearwater Bay, forever embedded deep in their hearts.
Mom raised us, also helping Dad with the business, while keeping an immaculate home. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, curling, and playing Bridge. And, was extremely proficient in all. In 1974, Mom was elected an Honorary Life Member of the Carman Ladies’ Curling Club. She was a member of the Carman Chapter No. 4, Order of the Eastern Star. As well, Mom completed many needlepoint projects, several of which adorn the walls of our homes. In her later years, she became a voracious reader, and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, along with following the sport of curling on tv. “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune” were favorite's that tested her skill while playing along. We marveled at the sharpness of her mind and her memory. She took great interest in watching wildlife from her condo on the Boyne; deer, wild turkeys, squirrels and birds. A wonderful view of nature from her wall of windows.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Surgical, Rehab, Medical, Palliative Care staff at Boundary for the caring, professional treatment provided to Mom; to Southern Health home care workers who were always so kind; neighbor's and friends; staff at Doyle’s Funeral Home for their guidance and compassion.
As per Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life for friends of Donna and the family will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carman Active Living Centre, 47 Kings Rd, Carman, MB.
Flowers are graciously declined. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Carman Area Foundation, Box 160, Carman, MB, R0G 0J0, (Boyne Library Fund) or charity of one’s choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2026