DOREEN MCCRINDLE (HOYLE)

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DOREEN MCCRINDLE (nee HOYLE) Peacefully, with family by her side, our beloved Mother, Grandma and Nana passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Concordia Place Nursing Home at the age of 84 years. Doreen was predeceased by her beloved husband Waldron John; her brother Richard; and her granddaughter Janelle. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Tim (Claudette), Murray (Carolyn), Greg, Cheryl; ten grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Doreen was born November 11, 1933, in Grange over Sands, Barrow-in-Furness, England, daughter of Harold and Nancy (Calder). The family then sailed from Liverpool to Canada in July 1940 to live with her grandparents in Elmwood. She married John in September 1954. In 1973 Doreen, John and the family moved to Birtle MB., returning back to Elmwood in 1994. Mom and Dad then moved to Parkside Plaza on Henderson Hwy., where mom resided until March of 2017 before moving to a care home. Mom had a Heart of Gold and a wonderful spirit, she was always there to help family and those less fortunate. Mom was a member of the Birtle Agriculture Club, Women's Auxiliary, Good Neighbors, Chateau Bowling League and the Parkside Plaza Residence Group. Mom loved to volunteer at Kildonan Personal Care Home, was a regular visitor to Middle Church and Seven Oaks. Mom loved to play Bingo, do crafts, make puzzles and play games. She also loved to garden, knit, bake and cook for her family. Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. A private family interment will be held at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to all the staff, especially the 2nd floor staff of Concordia Place Nursing Home, for making Doreen's stay comfortable and so enjoyable. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Doreen to the Concordia Foundation Inc., Winnipeg. 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 Oct 13, 2018