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DOROTHY MAE GREENE
Born: Feb 02, 1920
Date of Passing: Jul 27, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDOROTHY MAE GREENE (nee WICKER) February 2, 1920 - July 27, 2015 Dorothy Greene passed away peacefully at Tuxedo Villa in Winnipeg on July 27, 2015. Her 95 years were seldom marked by illness and her end was without either disease or pain. Dorothy was born in Ottawa, Ontario on February 2, 1920 to parents Edith and Alfred Wicker. There she grew up and met her husband Russell Greene. They married in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1942 where Russell was in the Canadian Navy and Dorothy ran the USO for the American Navy. After the war, they moved to Winnipeg, the only members of their families to leave Ontario. Dorothy ran a clerical business from home while raising her two children and when her youngest was eleven, she took a job at the University of Manitoba payroll department, retiring in 1980. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband in 1996 after 54 years of happiness. She once told the family "I never fell out of love." She is survived by: Her son Russell (Sandra), and his children Russell (Julie), Cheyenne (James), Marshall (Elena), and Jonathan. Her daughter Lesley and her children Craig (Heather) and Gillian (Sandy). Her sisters Ivy and Gladys Wicker. Niece and nephews Wendy Greene, Alfie (Beverley) and Bill (Linda) Wicker. And her beloved greatgrandchildren Mitchell, Alana, Hailey, Russell (IV), Zachary, Alexander, Oswald and, a recent adoption Jonathan. Plus triplets due in a few months to Gillian and Sandy! Dorothy was the original liberated woman and loved her husband unreservedly all her life. Dorothy never wanted children and was a great mother, supportive and nurturing. Dorothy was a career woman first and foremost and spent every spare moment with her family. She came to Manitoba as one of a couple; now there are 22 (soon 25) of us, all doing well. Bravo, Dorothy! In the last years of her life, Dorothy wanted nothing more than to be reunited with her beloved Russell. She was absolutely certain of that happening and today we rejoice she has gotten her wish! The family would like to thank the staff at Tuxedo Villa for taking such good care of Dorothy the last two years. She loved the staff, constantly bragged about the food and was genuinely happy there. Dorothy's ashes were interred in the Columbarium at St. John's Anglican Cathedral. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church Woodhaven, 2700 Portage Avenue. The family graciously declines flowers; in lieu, a donation may be made to the Salvation Army or to St. Andrew's Anglican Church Woodhaven. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0X4 204-783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 01, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Mrs. Greene motivated me, mentored me and became a good friend. Since leaving the University and moving to her home town of Ottawa I have thought of her over the years, wishing I could visit her and let her know what a great inspiration she was to me! She will always remain in my thoughts and heart. Love you Dot. - Posted by: Linda Allison (Employee Relationship & Good Friend) on: Aug 05, 2015
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Our family moved onto Cairnsmore in 1950 and then movde next door to the Greene family, I believe in 1958. I remember some great times and I am sure my brother Brian will also. I remember playing with dolls in the Lodge's trailer and also the Duck Lesley had along with her dog, walking down the street. So many good memories and times were had on that Street along with many longtime friends, it surely was a neighbourhood of families and friends. For Lesley and Garry our hearts and good memories go out to both of you. The loss of a Mother is always difficult. Mothers are the heart, strength and glue of families and we always miss them. But we must always remember the Love is forever with us no matter what. Please take care and always remember your Mother with Love. - Posted by: Josie Gaida (Long) (Neighbour) on: Aug 02, 2015
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I have known "Mrs. Greene" since I was about 11 years old when we moved next door to them on Cairnsmore. I put her name in parentheses because I never called her Dorothy. She was family to us, but she remained Mrs. Greene. We loved her. One of the best memories of her kindness was that they were one of the first to have a television, and she invited me and my sister, Maureen over every Saturday afternoon to watch the afternoon kids shows. She made popcorn for us and we always looked forward to going over there at 3:00! Saturday evening, my Mom and Dad went to the "Greenes" to watch TV that night. Great memories! Since we had no immediate family in Winnipeg, and they didn't either, they became family, and remained so to this day. We will miss her. - Posted by: Marjorie Stevens (Longtime friend of the Greene family) on: Aug 01, 2015