DOROTHY ELLEN STRAITON (HARMER)

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DOROTHY ELLEN STRAITON (nee HARMER) Dorothy passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Victoria General Hospital. Dorothy was born May 6, 1914 near Manitou, MB; the daughter of William Alexander Harmer and Mary Anne Code. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Emma Alde, brothers-in-law, Murray Alde and Greg Duffy. Dorothy is survived by her loving sister, Jean Duffy of Hamilton, ON, as well as four nieces; Kathleen (Mark) Runciman, Beverly Olds, Dorothy Jean Alde and Sally (Jim) Lamb; four nephews; Jim (Marilyn) Duffy, Bob (Kathryn) Duffy, Murray (Linda) Alde and Harry (Ernalee) Alde and their families. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many dear friends and relatives she maintained close ties with during the course of her life. Dorothy worked for 22 years in the Drapery department at Eaton's. She was an excellent seamstress and won prizes for her knitting at the Red River Exhibition in Winnipeg. Dorothy enjoyed travelling and was able to tour England, Scotland, Austria, Spain, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Hawaii, Florida and many other destinations in the United States and Canada from coast to coast. She lived at Bethel Place for over 19 years and enjoyed many activities, choir, and the fellowship of other residents. She was a keen Scrabble player and always eager for another game. In accordance with Dorothy's wishes, she will be laid to rest alongside her Father at the Manitou Community Cemetery. Graveside committal will take place on Wednesday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. A memorial service in celebration of Dorothy's life will be held Saturday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Evangel Chapel, 1073 St. Marys' Road, Winnipeg. A sincere thank you to the staff at Bethel Place, Prairie Trails Medical Centre and Victoria General Hospital for their care and compassion. If friends so desire, a contribution to a charity of one's choice would be appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2006