DOREEN FERLAND

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DOREEN FERLAND Doreen Ferland (nee Zlotoff), of Regina, SK, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sadly and forever, she will be missed by her family and friends. Doreen was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Molly Zlotoff; two brothers-in-law, Metro Saranchuk and Henry Saunderson; and a nephew, Kenny Saunderson. Left to cherish in her memory are, her partner Al Zabinsky and his children, Tony (Gwen) Zabinsky and their children, A.J., Melissa and Zachery of Ft. St. John, BC; Michele (Reggie) Medina and their children, Emilia and Olivia and Lisa (Gregg) Schwartz all of Regina; all of whom Doreen regarded as her children and grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn, her siblings, Lucy Saranchuk of Kamsack, SK; Alex (Polly) Zlotoff of Swan River, MB; Elsie Saunderson of Winnipeg, MB; John (Shirley) of Sherwood Park, AB; nieces and nephews, Fran Danielson of Swift Current, SK; Colleen (Allard) Danielson of Kamsack; Jane (Gord) Dalke of Calgary, AB; Deborah Bogdon of Lincoln, NE; Ron (Barb) Zlotoff and Shirley (Harvey) Sedor of Swan River; Wayne and Dennis Saunderson, Cindy (Ray) Salamandyk all of Winnipeg; Cheryl (Ted) Smith of Victoria, BC and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Doreen was born on April 19, 1938 in Whitebeech, SK where she attended public elementary school. After attending high school in Arran, SK, Doreen embarked on a banking career with the T.D. Bank in Winnipeg where she worked for 39 years until her retirement. She developed a passion for golfing, reading, recreational walking and community volunteer work. A special thanks to Dr. John Morris and Dr. Lawrence J. Clein and the staff at the Pasqua Hospital Palliative Care Unit for the way they delivered the most compassionate comprehensive home care and hospital care for Doreen. The family is grateful for their kindness during her brief final days. Donations in her memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. (Manitoba time) at the Heritage Memorial Gardens (Airport Road East) in Swan River. Interment will follow at the Benito Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to sign a book of condolences at www.obitbulkloaduariestoday.com Cremation services were entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 23, 2004