DOLORES GABRIELLE PETERSON (CHALE)

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DOLORES GABRIELLE PETERSON (CHALE) With her family at her side and a smile on her face, Dolores went to meet her beloved Bill on July 19, 2008. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Karin (Steve), Kit (April) and Kristina (Dave); grandchildren, Jessica (Rob), Jean Luc, Jordan (Amber), Joshua and Kaitlin. She was GG-Ma (Great-Grandma) to Liam, Aidan and Meara Gabrielle. Dolores (May 8, 1921) was the youngest of 15 children of Fortunate and Aimié Chale and the only one born in Manitoba. She came to Winnipeg at the age of 15 and quickly switched from speaking French to English. She worked at several jobs including Lever Bros. and McDonald Air Craft. She was a beautiful young woman and had a marvelous voice. Among her possessions were letters of gratitude for all the special occasions she was asked to sing at. She met and married Bill and their relationship lasted for almost 50 years. After he passed away, Mum didn't stop pining for him. Dolores was a devout Catholic. She was a great cook and baker and was always happiest in the kitchen. She was also a wonderful volunteer. She had worked at the Fred Douglas Lodge into her 70's after which she volunteered there and at the Maples Personal Care Home where she was a resident at the time of her death. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please consider her favourite charities, Heart and Stroke, CancerCare and any charity that helps children. You are already missed. Luv you, Mummy.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 26, 2008