DOREEN CECILE HODGES (WAKEHAM)

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DOREEN CECILE HODGES (WAKEHAM) After a five year struggle with Alzheimers, with her family at her side, Mom freed herself June 30, 2004 to join her beloved Vernon. Mom was born in 1920 in London, England, "within the sound of Bow Bells." She came to Canada with her parents at an early age, and the family quickly settled in Winnipeg. After an incident involving a baseball, a bat, and a black eye, she met and fell in love with Vernon. They wed in 1944 and built their dream house on Royal Avenue in West Kildonan. To make the family complete, children, Gregory (Marianne) and Douglas (Cindy) came along shortly thereafter. Mom worked for a number of years at various companies in the insurance business. She and Dad instilled in their children a love of the outdoors thru many camping trips all over Canada; a love which lasts to this day and is being passed on. Mom took great joy in her grandkids, Sarah and Jackie, Matthew, Michael and young Adam. Even in the later years, you could see her light up when the kids were around. Mom cherished her many dear friends and family. Special thanks must go out to Moms friend Sadie Peterson for her devotion, love and help to Mom. Also to the caring staff of Maples Personal Care Home, Ward 2E. We dont know what we would have done without you. In keeping with Moms wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family ceremony will be held. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society. Say hello to Dad for us Mom, and set out some treats for the Oreo Dog. We love you, Your Family. A life well lived. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 05, 2004