GEORGINA VERA RICHARDSON DAWSON

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GEORGINA VERA RICHARDSON DAWSON October 3, 1913 - September 21, 2003 Peacefully at Park Manor Personal Care Home, our Mum and Gran passed away just a few weeks short of her 90th birthday. Georgina is preceded by her husband Jim and adopted daughter Lorna. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Roy (Cecilia), Michael, daughters, Gena Jackson (Larry), Marion Hodgins (Guy). Also Gran will have an extra special place in the hearts of her grandchildren, Tony, Lance (Linda), Jeannie (Sven), Colin (Tammye), Cory, Connie, Shannon (Chris) and; as well as eight great-grandchildren. Georgina was born in London, England, where in her early years she worked as a seamstress. Later along with Jim opened their Green Grocers business. In 1953, Georgina and her family immigrated to Winnipeg spending over 35 years in Transcona. She devoted many years to raising over 70 foster children, many with special needs. Later, she enjoyed many years working for the Transcona News and later the Fairmont formerly The Westin as one of "the girls" in banquets. Then well into her 70s, as a crossing guard for the Transcona School Division. This was a lady who had a love for life. Always known to Dad as Ena, they shared many holidays on motorcycle, car, motor home, bus, sea and air. As well as being regular members at both the Imperial Vets and No. 7 Legion. The family would like to give their deepest thanks to the loving staff at Riverview, Tuxedo Villa and in particular the staff on Station 1 at Park Manor Personal Care Home for providing Mum with comfort and care during her final hours. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. (south of the Royal Canadian Mint). Interment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Mum may be made to either the Humane Society, 5 Kent Street, Winnipeg, MB R2L 1X3 or the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 200-55 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1L8. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 25, 2003