DOREEN MARGUERITE LAMPARD (SIMPSON)

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DOREEN MARGUERITE LAMPARD (nee SIMPSON) July 6, 1939 - January 1, 2008 It is with great sadness that the family of Doreen Lampard announces her sudden passing, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 68 years. Doreen was surrounded by the love of her family at the time of her passing. Doreen is survived by her partner and best friend Bill Sowiak of Brandon; her daughter Sharon (Craig) Brown of Rothesay, New Brunswick, and grandchildren Amy, Matthew and Allison; son Shane (Lesly) Saunders of Stonewall, Manitoba, grandchildren Devon and Chelsea; daughter Lora (Jason) Beyette of Dauphin, Manitoba; sisters, Vi Wood and Kay (Geordie) Wood; brothers, Ivan (Janice) Simpson, Lyle (Hazel) Simpson, Roy (Dorothy) Simpson all of Virden, Manitoba, Bill (Shirlee) Simpson of Estevan, Saskatchewan, George (Mary) Simpson, Kelowna, British Columbia, Bob (Shirley) Simpson of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Doreen was predeceased by her father and mother, Frank and Enid Simpson of Virden, Manitoba; husband Robert Saunders and husband William Lampard; brothers, Harvey Simpson and Elmer Simpson. Doreen was born in Elkhorn, Manitoba, and was the youngest of 11 children. Doreen loved many different activities - hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, golfing, and especially curling. She represented Manitoba in the Canadian Masters National Curling in Winnipeg in 2001. She was very proud of her accomplishment, her family was also very proud of her. Bill and Doreen enjoyed traveling to many different parts of the world over the past few years. Doreen spent many hours volunteering for many different organizations. She enjoyed giving back to others - Bill and Doreen spent many hours collecting unwanted dolls and making sets of clothes for them to give to less fortunate in the Brandon area - as this was something she missed as a child and wanted to fulfill other children's dreams at Christmas. Last Christmas, thirty-boxed doll sets were donated. Doreen had a special place in her heart for her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time, watching them do all there activities. She always made her family feel loved, safe and secure. She was loving, kind, generous, full of wisdom and humour. The ceremony to celebrate Doreen's life was held Saturday, January 5, 2008, at the Central United Church, Brandon. Rev. Laird Russell - Yearwood officiated. Doreen's granddaughter Amy Brown sang Amazing Grace. Active Pallbearers were Derek Simpson, Brian Simpson, Ray Wood, Lloyd Wood, Wayne Simpson and Clayton Wood, all nephews of Doreen. All in attendance were to consider themselves honorary pallbearers. Interment was held January 6, 2008, at the Virden Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation - Manitoba Chapter, 350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J2, or to the Dauphin District Community Foundation Box 6, Dauphin, Manitoba, R7N 2T9. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330. Guide us with your Grace; Give us Faith, so we'll be strong.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2008