DOROTHY MARION STEUART GREGORY

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DOROTHY MARION STEUART GREGORY In her 89th year Dorothy's spirit flew away on Sunday February 19, 2006 at 11:55 p.m. Predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Gregory, Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Geri Lynch (Bill), Cathie Russo (Joe) and Ruth Gregory; grandchildren, Sean (Margot) and Kristy Lynch, Robin and Mairen Kops, Brent and Geoffrey Paterson, Jennifer (Ted) Stacey and John and Nick Russo; great-grandchildren: Maya Lynch, Monet Kops and Elizabeth Stacey. Dorothy spent her retirement years living in the house that Jack built in Victoria Beach, MB. She chose to move to Collingwood, ON to reside in Bayhaven Care Centre to be near her daughter Geri. Dorothy had a full life, born in Teddington, England but living most of her life in Winnipeg. She was daughter of Dr. Gerald Shaw and Ethel Williams, predeceased by her brother Al Williams of Calgary. Bette Williams, brother Gerald (Margaret) Williams of Vancouver and their respective families remain. Dorothy graduated from Rupertsland College, and after completing her training worked at the Winnipeg Clinic as an Orthoptist. She served in the R.C.A.F. during the war in the Opthalmic Section of the Medical Unit, discharged in 1944. She met and married Jack Gregory, an Australian serving with the R.C.A.F. and briefly stationed in Manitoba during the war. Dorothy believed in volunteerism and throughout her life she was active with the Girl Guides of Canada, the Innerwheel of the Rotary Club, the St. Agnes Guild of the Children's Hospital, and coordinated the annual Children's Hospital Book Market. In mid life Dorothy discovered yoga and became a teacher, thereafter supporting community by teaching yoga and meditation. She taught at the Senior Scene in Victoria Beach into her 80's. A memorial service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held at St. Michael's Church in Victoria Beach, Friday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Children's Hospital Foundation, CE 501-840 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2006