PATRICIA ANNE DOOLEY (WELLS)

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PATRICIA ANNE DOOLEY (nee WELLS) Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Patricia Dooley, aged 67, wife of Joe Dooley, passed away on July 3, 2002 at the Riverview Health Centre. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Joe; her children, Lynn (Lee) Nolden, Glen (Lila), and Janice; her grandchildren, Megan, Cheryl, Melissa, Jonathan, William, and Anna; her brothers and sisters, Bill (Loretta) Wells, Ruth Irvine, Josephine (Lorne) Dutchession, and Wayne (Marilyn) Wells. Pat was born and raised in Dauphin and moved to Winnipeg in 1953 where she married Joe Dooley in 1955, and stayed home to raise their family. Pat was very involved in the Girl Guides of Canada, and was recently acknowledged for 25 years of volunteer service in addition to receiving the "Fortitude Award" in recognition of her courageous spirit. Pat began working part-time at Jack Andrews Pharmacy once the kids were grown, finally retiring at the end of 1999. Pat loved curling, golfing, fishing, and camping in their trailer. Pat was very proud of her grandchildren and spent a lot of time with them. The family would like to express their gratitude to all the caregivers who helped with Pats care during her illness, especially the Grace Hospital staff in the Oncology Department, and on the fourth floor. The family would also like to thank all of the friends and family who sent cards, letters, flowers and gifts and especially those who spent time visiting with Pat. All of the support and messages of encouragement meant a lot to her. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 8 at 12:30 p.m., at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with the Rev. Ian Shaw officiating. Interment and reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, ON109 - 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg MB, R3E 0V9 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2002