DOROTHY ETHEL CECILIA CHECK

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DOROTHY ETHEL CECILIA CHECK (nee JOHNSTON) December 18, 1928 - August 28, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Check. Dorothy was predeceased by her first husband Fred Check and then second husband Sinclair Ward; mother Millicent Johnston; father Thomas Johnston; daughter Kathy Check Koontz; brothers, Ted Johnston and James Johnston; sister Rosemary Levesque and brother Paul Johnston. Left to mourn is her brother Bob Johnston; sons and daughters, Fred Johnston (Cathy), Rosemary Cox (Ron), Kenneth Check, Bob Check (Brenda), Margaret Check and Ted Ward (Dawn); many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends Linda, Bob, Rod, Neil, Gayle, Bill, Avril and Donna. Born and raised in St. James at their home on Whytewold Rd. During her working years, Dorothy was trained as an EMO communications operator. Dorothy began her career in 1959 as a switchboard operator working at the Hotel Fort Garry, the Royal Alexander Hotel and ending her career in 1989 at the Victoria Hospital. She was very proud of the fact that at a time when women had limited opportunities for technical jobs, she was capable of holding down a very demanding position. Dorothy was a strong willed, self-reliant and independent woman. Dorothy loved gardening, baking, fishing and outings with her family. She especially enjoyed caring for her children and grandchildren. She loved large family gatherings on special occasions where she could spend time with her extended family and friends, having visits at Bill and Avril's and weekends at her sister's farm outside of Brandon. She spent many hours as a volunteer. She was a dedicated Brownie and Girl Guide Leader. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the ER and 5E staff at St. Boniface Hospital. A Come and Go Celebration of Life will be held on September 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Windsor Community Center, Taunton Room, 99 Springside Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Dorothy. Funeral Arrangements in Care Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street - 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 03, 2016