DOROTHY RAY BARTON (MACKIE)

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DOROTHY RAY BARTON (nee MACKIE) It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden peaceful passing with loved ones at her side of our beloved wife and mother Dorothy Ray Barton on January 26, 2009 at the age of 80 years. Dorothy gave those that loved her the blessing to be able to say our goodbyes for now and sadly see her leave us to join in the afterlife in her rightful place amongst the angels. Left with cherished memories are her surviving family, husband George Reid of Teulon, MB, brother Lloyd Mackie (Virginia) of Pointe du Bois, sons George (Eleanor), Raymond (Linda) and daughter Deborah (Joseph) Giese all of Winnipeg. Grandchildren include Wade (Pat), Joanne (Nick), Wendy, Dawn, Colleen, Danielle, Gregory and Jasmine. Great-grandchildren are Corrina, Vanessa and Peter. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents George and Mary Mackie, brother Raymond, sisters Marie, Hilda and dearest sister Elvena. Dorothy also survived the passing of her first husband Daniel and stepchildren Garry, Gordon and Nadine. Dorothy was born in Winnipeg in 1928 and spent her early years growing up in East Kildonan, then later moving with her family until marriage in the North End. Dorothy married Daniel in 1949, having her children and residing in Winnipeg for most of those years with the exception of living in Gillam for a brief time. Dorothy was a caring loving homemaker up until her husband's death in 1969, which left her having to enter the workplace outside the home at various jobs lastly being Deer Lodge Centre up until her retirement after 17 years of service in 1992. Mom met Gordon shortly after this and they spent many happy years together enjoying life out in Teulon, MB. Dorothy was a kind-hearted soul always willing to lend a helping hand, a listening ear, a smile and her remarkable sense of humor gave her the ability to touch the hearts of all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Viewing and prayers will be held on January 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel on #7 Highway in Teulon. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Teulon with Rev. Patricia Baker officiating followed by interment at Windsor Cemetery with lunch afterwards. Special thanks to Dorothy and Gordon's dear friends Vera and Phil Lavallee who's kind-hearted support, love and friendship for them these last few years was cherished by mom and will always be remembered for this by mom's family. Also family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the compassionate care given to Dorothy by the nursing staff and physicians Dr. Pillay and Dr. Graham of Hunter Memorial Hospital in Teulon. If desired, in lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation are graciously accepted. We will miss you so deeply Dorothy and know when the tears of grief finally fade and turn into memories of love, laughter and precious moments we know in our hearts you gave us the blessing of being part of the gift of your life. Sadly we all knew too well that you one day had to return home back with the angels. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Teulon in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2009