DOLORES EILEEN BELL (ACTON)

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DOLORES EILEEN BELL (nee ACTON) Surrounded by the love of her family, Dolores Bell passed away on January 29, 2013. Dolores was predeceased by her parents George and Maude Acton, sisters Patsy (Phil) Benson, Violet (Jock) Brown and grandson Shaun Bell. She is survived by the love of her life since 1950 and husband of 55 years Bryan; son Cameron (Shelly) Bell and their children Gregg and Brett; daughter Karen (Rick) Yanchycki and their children Ashley, Tyson and Brendan; brother Harry (Mary) Acton, and sister Rita (Don) MacDonald. Dolores was born in Prince Albert, SK and moved to Portage at an early age. She constantly surprised family and friends with her Irish sayings, superstitions and mannerisms acquired from her mother who was born on the Emerald Isle. A natural track star, she excelled throughout school, winning many trophies and awards. Dolores was a fan of all levels of sport including the Blue Bombers, Winnipeg Jets and Portage Terriers. She enjoyed countless hours of winter pleasure Nordic Skiing on many groomed trails throughout Manitoba and Ontario. Dolores was always an enthusiastic walking golfer and in her younger years enjoyed curling. She loved the 28 years of family summer vacations in the Whiteshell where she achieved the title of The World's Most Exciting Fisherwoman . Later she enjoyed many vacations throughout North America, Alaska, Hawaii and Australia. Dolores was a devoted mother and grandmother with a wonderful kind heart. She took great pleasure in the many accomplishments of all her family. She was a sports mother and grandmother, cheering and supporting her children and grandchildren at countless ringette, hockey, baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, in-line hockey and football games as well as their music recitals and concerts. "God gave the world a lot of gifts, but the loveliest by far, was when He made Grandmothers the angels that they are." Respecting Dolores' wishes, a private family service was held with interment to follow at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Dolores' memory to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne St., Suite 301, London, ON N6B 3R9, or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, 600-60 St. Clair Ave. East, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2013