DOROTHY META MCBAIN

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DOROTHY META MCBAIN June 1, 1923 - October 22, 2017 Dorothy Meta McBain (née Graham) died peacefully at the age of 94, on October 22, 2017. She lived a long and full life, staying active and engaged until her last day. She was born in Winnipeg to parents, James Herman Graham and Anna Iris Watson Baird Graham on June 1, 1923. She married John James "Jack" McBain in 1949 and had four sons. Dorothy is survived by her sisters, Iris and Yvonne; her children Donald, Grant (Ileana), Bruce (Yuki), and Neil (Leanne [former]); and grandchildren, Lindsey, Maria, Brenden, Sean, Max, and Kate; as well as two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jack; siblings, James, Irene, and Russell, and daughter-in-law Erin. Dorothy will be remembered for her generosity, practicality, and sharp sense of humour. Not to mention the cheese buns, meatballs, chicken pies, bran muffins, fruit pies, and mince tarts. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11 at the Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave. Friends and relatives are encouraged to share in a photo-tribute, stories and condolences for the family by visiting Dorothy's memorial page at IntegrityDeathCare.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre: www.gwensecter.com/donations/

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 04, 2017