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DELLA WIGHT McDOWELL
Date of Passing: Apr 10, 2000
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDELLA WIGHT McDOWELL Della Wight McDowell, 93, died April 10, 2000, in Halifax. Born in Winnipeg, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Wight, she lived in Winnipeg until moving to Halifax in 1989. As a young woman she worked for Hudsons Bay Company. She was an avid craftswoman, gardener and traveller. She was an active member of the Riverview United Church, Royal Winnipeg Ballet Womens Auxiliary, Manitoba Craft Guild, Elmpark Ladies Bowling League, among others. Surviving are her daughter, Marilyn McDowell, Halifax; son Robert (Jennifer) McDowell, West Vancouver; three grandchildren, Karen (Neil) Ligertwood, Shannon (John) Neilsen and Christopher (Susan) McDowell; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers, four sisters, husband John, and granddaughter Colleen. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service led by Rev. W. Hickerson will be held Tuesday, July 4, 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend, fellowship to follow at Place Louis Riel, 190 Smith Street.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 30, 2000