DORIS SHIRLEY DUFTON (BRUMWELL) (PARTRICK)

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DORIS SHIRLEY DUFTON (BRUMWELL) (nee PARTRICK) Engulfed by the spring sunshine, Dorey, in her 86th year, peacefully passed away as she had lived, with dignity and courage, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at St. Boniface Hospital. She leaves to mourn her passing and to cherish her memory her loving daughter Jayne, son-in-law Blake and grandsons, Andrew and Daniel Forbes. Also left to mourn is her stepgrandson Chad (Karen) Tristram, stepson-in-law Ken Tristram and stepson Murray Dufton, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended families and friends. The last of her generation, Dorey is now reunited with her fiance Tommy Richardson, her first husband, Jack Brumwell, her son Richard Brumwell, and her second husband Harvey Dufton. She also joins her parents, Amy and Harry Partrick; brothers, Harold (May), Norman (Nina), Gren (Julie); sisters, Renee Chappell (Ron) and Elsie. Dorey was born on January 22, 1919 in Winnipeg, the fifth child of Amy and Harry. In her early working years lifelong friendships were cultivated through the various positions she held working at Zellers. Dorey's fiance, Tommy Richardson, was killed in action during The Second World War. Dorey joined the war effort working in Toronto. Returning to Winnipeg in 1946, she met and married Jack Brumwell in 1947. Dorey relished her new role as a homemaker and the birth of Richard William and Jayne Allison completed the family. With Jack's passing, she rejoined the workforce briefly working at O'Keefe Breweries and then for many years with MTS. She married her second husband Harvey Dufton in 1969 and they had many happy times at their cottage in Gimli. Dorey faced many challenges along her life's journey. She earned the respect of all whose paths she crossed. Dorey enjoyed the quiet joys of life's offerings, family gatherings, sitting on the pier at Gimli and her cherished grandsons phone calls and visits. She spent many an hour knitting and crocheting to the delight of grateful recipients. Her home reflected her joy of being a homemaker. Her freshly baked scones will be missed. She was a faithful friend and a wonderful neighbour. Her thoughtfulness and consideration of others were well-learned lessons by her family. Due to her failing health in her later years, she eagerly anticipated daily afternoon visits and cuppa tea with her dear longtime friend Doreen Bunny Whiteford. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the St. Boniface Hospital staff for their exemplary care and attention given to Mom over the years. The family would also like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to her friends at 20 Fort St. and the staff of St. Boniface Day Hospital, Safeway Marion pharmacy and Home Care. A celebration of Dorey's life will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. on Saturday, April 2 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Dorey's memory to Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6; CancerCare Manitoba, ON1160 - 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9; Kidney Foundation of Canada, 730 Taylor Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3M 2K8 or a charity of one's choice. Rest in Peace You are with us always, Mom Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 01, 2005