DORIS MARGARET LEDBROOK (GILSON)

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DORIS MARGARET LEDBROOK (nee GILSON) Peacefully, on Saturday, March 11, 2017, Doris Margaret Ledbrook, passed away at the age of 101 years. Remaining to cherish Doris' memory is her son Ron Ledbrook and daughter-in-law Kathy. She will also be lovingly remembered by her two granddaughters, Jennifer Ledbrook and Karen Dudeck (Ryan). Doris specially loved her two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Grace Dudeck and Charlie Hayden Dudeck. She was affectionately known as "Big Grandma". She was predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth Ledbrook. Doris was born January 1, 1916 in Fillmore, SK. She was the daughter of Dr. Stanley and Kathleen Gilson. Doris met Kenneth during the Second World War. He was in the Bomber Command for the R.A.F. and during the last year of the war, he was stationed in Canada at Weyburn, SK as a flight instructor. They were married on January 31, 1944 and returned to England. They returned to Canada in 1948 and made Regina, SK their home. They relocated to Winnipeg in 1959 when Kenneth was transferred with the Ford Motor Company. Doris loved golfing, curling and bridge. She was a long-time member of the Charleswood Golf Club. After Kenneth's passing in 1989, Doris moved to Weyburn, SK to be near her two sisters, Rae Shupe and Bernice Buchan. She relocated back to Winnipeg in 2003 and resided at The Wellington where she enjoyed countless hours of bridge playing. In compliance with Doris' wishes, no formal Funeral Service will be held. Doris' family would like to thank Aileen Elliott, a very special friend and bridge partner. A very special loving thanks to Jennifer Ledbrook for her dedicated devotion and special care to her grandmother for the last 30 days of Doris' life. In lieu of flowers, should friends wish to donate, they may do so to the charity of their choice. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com "Doris was loved and will be missed but what a great life she had at 101 years old."

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 18, 2017