DOROTHY MAY FREHS

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DOROTHY MAY FREHS (nee MAGUIRE) April 21, 1922 - April 16, 2015 Dot passed away peacefully in her sleep at Concordia Place, in the company of her family. Her brightness, joy of life and positive disposition remained with her until the end. Predeceased by her husband Wally, her parents, John and Effie, and her brother Jim, she is survived by her sister Patricia, daughter Elaine, sons Wayne and Jim, grandchildren Ben, Mike, Andrew, Jeremi and Cloe, and great-grandchildren Leah and Nathan. Born in the family's Fort Rouge apartment, Dorothy brought a sense of resiliency through her entire life. She attended Kelvin High School, and was employed during the war years at Fort Osborne Barracks, followed by work with the Provincial and Federal Governments, and the City of Winnipeg. Many of her joys included teaching Sunday school, gardening, painting, good food and drink, outings and exchanges with her friends and neighbours, long trips with her husband and the company of her grandchildren. In her retirement she was able to travel throughout North America with her family and was able to fulfill a lifelong dream when she visited the Grand Canyon. A memorial in celebration of her joyous life will be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015. A special thanks to the staff and management of Concordia Place for their care and comfort to Dorothy and her family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Dorothy would always say that we should count our blessings. Her family would like to say thank you to her with blessing all of us with her smile. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2015