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DOREEN ELLA BOYD
Date of Passing: Jan 04, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDOREEN ELLA BOYD On Thursday, January 10, 2013, Doreen's Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue at Sharp Boulevard.
Publish Date: Jan 12, 2013
DOREEN ELLA BOYD Peacefully after a long and courageous battle Doreen Ella Boyd passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the age of 83 years. Left to forever cherish Doreen's memory are her husband Al; daughters Susan Pitman (Ken); Kimm Shipley (Lance); grandchildren Shaun Stephen (Angie), Jennifer Bjarnarson (Dean) Alyson (Chris) Shipley; great-grandchildren, Emily and Alyssa Bjarnarson; Angie's boys, Nick and Ben; several nieces; nephews; cousins; and sisters June Dawson of Vancouver and Marlene Reimer of New Zealand. She was predeceased by her mother in 1998 and brother Bill 2012. Doreen was born May 29, 1929 in Manitou, Manitoba to Alexander and Charlotte Gemmel. She was the oldest of 4 children; sisters June, Marlene, and brother William. Doreen moved to Winnipeg to finish high school at Kelvin High. She helped care for her younger siblings while her mother attended night school. Upon graduation she worked at Manitoba Medical where she formed many long lasting friendships; many over 60 years. On February 26, 1949 Doreen married Al Boyd and they celebrated 63 years of marriage in 2012. Doreen reentered the work force full time in 1974 at Assiniboine Clinic where she again formed many friendships. On Thursday, January 10, 2013 Doreen's Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue at Sharp Boulevard. The Family would like to thank the wonderful staff in ICU at the Grace Hospital. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jan 8, 2013
DOREEN ELLA BOYD On Friday, January 4, 2013, Doreen died at the Grace Hospital at the age of 83 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jan 5, 2013
Publish Date: Jan 8, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 12, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Sorry to miss the service,as I am in Texas. We will miss Doreen at our Glaxo "girls" lunches. She always had good topics for conversation,and laughs. My condolences,Al and family. - Posted by: Doreen Langdon (Glaxo wife) on: Jan 12, 2013
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Our sympathy goes out to Al, Susan and Kimm and their families. Doreen and Al were dear friends over the 30 years that we were neighbours. Doreen and I became very good friends. We had lots of fun with coffee chats, Golfing at Blumburg,their annual Christmas Holiday evening with other neighbours..Slimons and Greenes. Those were the days!!We saw lots of changes in the neighbourhood..some good but..nothing like the blizzards, floods, and thunderstorm tree devestation that we dealt with in St James.I will miss Doreen so much even if I'm far away. I still feel like she is close by as a friend. Rest in peace my Dear Friend. - Posted by: Pat Gilhooly,Greg, Dawn and Doug (Long Time Neighbours) on: Jan 11, 2013
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Dear Shaun and family. This is a portrait of a regal woman - distinguished and strong, a true matriarch. There is no doubt that she will be missed. But keep your hearts open as this woman of strength will make her presence known, especially when you need her most. In our thoughts and through our prayers we extend our support to you and your family. - Posted by: Alumicor Limited (Friends and Colleagues) on: Jan 09, 2013
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Our sympathy to Al and family. Doreen was a very special lady and we will miss seeing her around Kiltarton Towers. - Posted by: Ian and Sharon Milne () on: Jan 09, 2013
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Shaun, We, your work family want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. - Posted by: Alumicor Ltd (Co-workers) on: Jan 09, 2013
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My deepest Sympathy to Al & all the family. Doreen & I go back a long long way, and we shared many laughs, tears, good times, as well as a few bad. My thoughts are with her family now, and I'm glad that her suffering is over. Sincerely Helen Hutchinson. - Posted by: Helen Hutchinson (Good Friend) on: Jan 09, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. She will be missed by so many. I always enjoyed Doreen's spirit, humour and kindness. Shona Connelly. - Posted by: Shona Connelly () on: Jan 08, 2013
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To Al and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Doreen. I worked with her at Assiniboine Clinic from 1978-1980 and remember her fondly. God bless you and your family. - Posted by: Janice Anderson (former co-worker) on: Jan 08, 2013
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To Al and the family my condolences. - Posted by: ron good (friend) on: Jan 08, 2013
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