DOROTHY (DOT) EVELYN BELL

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DOROTHY (DOT) EVELYN BELL Peacefully on March 26, 2011 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Dorothy known as Dot by many that loved her, passed away at the age of 73. Dot will be missed by her three sisters Linda (Bill), Joan (Michael), Joyce (John) and brother Les (Vianna). She was predeceased by parents Garvin and Mary Bell, three brothers, John, Arnold and Paul and niece/nephew-in-law, Kathy and Jim. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly, as well as sisters-in-law Adel, Elsie and Wilma. Dot was born on February 8, 1938, and lived in La Broquerie where she grew up as the only sister among four boys, until the age of 14 when she finally received her wish of a sister, then two years later a set of twin sisters. Being on a farm meant that she spent many years helping raise her sisters, along with being relied on to help out. We remember many hours spent on the steps of the house where she sang songs and played her guitar. She moved to the city and eventually found a job at the Scotia Bank data centre where she made many friends and stayed until she retired. She loved to walk and would often be seen walking from work downtown to her home in St. Vital. Her true passion in life revolved around her family. She always had time to help anyone that was in need. With that also came the love for all her nieces and nephews, along with many adopted nieces and nephews of which there were many. She always referred to them as her kids and she proudly displayed their pictures throughout her apartment. She remembered all their birthdays and they knew that if she wasn't going to see them that day, they would be getting a special card in the mail soon. She always looked forward to any special occasion where she could be with family and we knew that we could count on her to have her guitar and we would hear her sing before the day was done. We would like to invite those that knew her to come celebrate her life with us on Thursday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to any charity of your choice. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery 1 Green Acres Lane, Springfield (204) 222-3241 Hwy #1 East inside the Perimeter at Winnipeg Condolences may be sent to: www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2011