KATHLEEN LAURA DOYLE "KAY"

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KATHLEEN LAURA DOYLE "KAY" It is with great sadness that the family mourns the loss of Kathleen Laura Doyle, on Monday, July 15, 2002. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Anne Dowton and Gertrude Melnick; sister-in-law Marion Doyle; and nieces, Marilyn Toutant, Marjorie Gerrard, Marion Newsham, Karen Boucher; nephews, George Page, and Dennis, Tom, and Ron Doyle, and their spouses or significant others, Bob Toutant, Martin Gerrard, Dale Newsham, Paul Boucher, Ricki Page, Terry Willerton, Colleen Hall, and Lynn Scaletta. She is also fondly remembered by many great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Her family wants to make special mention of her friends Anna Kidd, Frank and Joan Kovitz, and Audrey McCosh, who have been there for her for many years of her life. Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Doyle; her sisters and brother-in-laws, Mary and George Page, and Francis and Bill Dawson; her brother John, and her brothers-in-law, Norman Dowton, and Tommy Melnick. Kay was born February 4, 1915 and spent her adult life in St. Vital, where she shared a home with her sister Anne. Both Kay and Anne loved to entertain and many happy memories were spent at dinner parties and family get togethers in their warm and inviting home. Kay loved to cook and it gave her great pleasure to cook for people who loved to eat. She was an avid sports fan and was always aware of who won what and the names of every sports superstar. She loved the entertainment business and because of her career in the fashion industry, she took special interest in the latest fashion designs and who looked fabulous at the award shows. Her special hobby was spoiling her nephew Dennis, and he loved and appreciated every minute of it. She was a special lady and she possessed a gift that made everyone feel important. Her genuine interest and caring for people made it wonderful to be a part of her life. She had many old friends and she will be missed by all. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Emile Roman Catholic Church, 556 St. Annes Rd., with Rev. Fr. Rene Peeters presiding. Interment will follow in St. Vital Cemetery, 236 River Rd. Pallbearers will be: Terry Willerton, Jennifer Doyle, Ryan Doyle, Gilbert Bouchard, John Toutant, and Darrell Klassen. The family would like to thank the staff at the Victoria Hospital for all their care and support during the last two months that she spent at the hospital. Sleep in heavenly peace. P. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 156 Marion Street 949-4864

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 17, 2002