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DOREEN MACAULAY EDGAR (RAE)
Born: May 03, 1922
Date of Passing: Dec 23, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDOREEN MACAULAY EDGAR (nee RAE) Doreen passed into the presence of her Lord Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Sydney Rae; husbands Rev. J.C. Macaulay and Albert Edgar; and brother-in-law Bruce MacIver. Doreen was born in Winnipeg on May 3, 1922, growing up in Woodhaven, St. James, along the idyllic banks of the Assiniboine, where she first came to know the Lord as a young girl. In 1952, she started her formal service accepting a position in Calgary with the Sudan Interior Mission. In 1954, she enrolled in London College of Bible and Missions, graduating in 1957. Prior education included St. James Collegiate Institute and Success Business College, Winnipeg. In 1958, she returned to London College to work for the President. In 1965, Doreen was married to Joseph Cordner Macaulay. As a Christian Education team, they were invited to Boston, then Wheaton, and finally fulfilled the dream of Dr. Stephen Olford establishing the New York School of the Bible (evening school) which is the education arm of Calvary Baptist Church. After her first husband's death, Doreen accepted an invitation in 1985, from Dr. Wm. Eichhorst, President of Providence College and Seminary in Otterburne, MB, to work for him. Five years later she retired and was married to Albert Edgar, financial consultant with Great West Life, at which time she became stepmother to five children! She had met Albert through the college, and the years following as a stepmother, were very special to her. Doreen had a great love for people, especially young people, and this developed into an effective prayer ministry for them, that was very fulfilling for her. She often spoke very fondly of that time. A further compelling interest was letter writing, something she cherished from the days when it was common to do so. She loved to send and receive letters regularly, and her many friends carried on corresponding long after she was able. At Elim Chapel, her home church, she put this to use in writing missionaries bi-monthly. Doreen is survived by her sister Phyllis MacIver; nephew Campbell MacIver (Heather), Cauhlan and Edan; niece Leanne MacIver; also several cousins; stepchildren Janet (Ross) Taylor, James Edgar, Kathy (Curtis) Emery, Robert (Jo-Anne) Edgar, David (Kim) Edgar. The family wishes to thank the tireless caregivers at the Maples Personal Care Home. God bless you all; we can't thank you enough. At Doreen's request, there will be no formal service, but a family gathering to remember her selflessness and gentle humility is planned for the future. As her friends are scattered far and wide, anyone wishing for information may call her nephew Campbell at 204-339-2000. Her life verse can be found in the Scriptures - Isaiah 58:11. And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. I'd like to share the last stanza from a poem she wrote; Lord, give me grace to live like this, To die to self, to rise to life. A life serene, so full of joy That You will look and say You see, she truly does belong to me. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I have just today, Saturday, April 15, 2015, scanned the obituaries in Winnipeg Manitoba only to find that Doreen had passed away. Doreen had been my Sunday school teacher from approximately 1960 until 1965. Her constant and precious love for God and her teaching of his word to the young teen girls class was a solid foundation of true christianity and cemented in me the desire to have and experience what she had When Doreen married Dr. Joseph MaCaulay in December 1965, later went to Boston, then New York and then eventually returned home to Winnipeg, we kept in touch through letters or phone calls until approximately 2011 or 2012. I have always and continued to cherish those 50 plus years for the oportunity and gift of being nurtured by her spiritually and emotionally. She would often mention her fondness for "we" her girls that she taught at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church in London, Ontario. Doreen spoke so fondly over all those years of her niece and nephew and later also of her wonderful stepchildren when she married Albert. It was just this past month that I had been putting together several photos that I called my Walk Down Memory Lane - pictures. I was sending them to my daughter who lives in Strathroy, Ontario who turned 50 on April 4, 2015, just 2 weeks ago. I sent Susan Doreen & Albert's wedding photo (and I have since located Doreen & Dr. MaCaulay's wedding photo that I will send her also.) These pictures are precious memories to me as my daughter was named after Doreen - Susan Doreen Tucker. I so glad that I came upon her passing notification as I cherish all our past times together and the precious memories I still have of her. Sharon Elizabeth Tucker Edmonton, Alberta - Posted by: Sharon Elizabeth (Warden) Tucker (Former Sunday School student at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church in London Ontario between 1960 and) on: Apr 18, 2015
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I met Doreen when she and Joseph Macaulay came to found NY School of the Bible at Calvary Baptist Church under Stephen Olford. Doreen became the registrar for the school and Joseph taught some of the courses, including Christophenes in the OT which I took. When I conversed with Doreen, I saw the gentleness and meekness of a woman who feared God with all of her heart. She had married late in life (65) with Joseph who also feared God and who influenced and impacted those of us who were part of the choir by sharing of the words to songs he had written based on conversations with saints who influenced his life. Doreen helped me realize that though her first marriage was later in life than usual, her life was no less full of joy and fulfillment. Doreen demonstrated the love and meekness of Jesus in a way moved my young life. For years I lived in dread of never marrying because I was getting older, but realizing Doreen married late gave me hope. I am almost 67 and look forward to being married for the first time. It was Doreen's grateful heart (a heart that did not complain but was only grateful to God) that gave me the courage to wait for my first marriage to transpire in God's time. Joseph and Doreen demonstrated Jesus to me in ways that impacted my life as a young believer and why I share my thoughts over 40 years later. I remembered their names even now, in 2014. - Posted by: Judith Grominger (fellow parishioner and student in NY School of the Bible) on: Jul 25, 2014
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Loving friend, it is with much sadness, yet joyful anticipation of a wonderful reunion with our Saviour and Lord. My memories are of a sweet spirit, a kind heart, and a true witness to the Grace of our Lord. My love and prayers to dear Phyl and family. My heart and mind are full of the memory of our dear 'Do'. Much love, Roxanne Gabriel, Montclair, NJ - Posted by: Roxanne Gabriel (Great friends of nearly 40 years) on: Jul 22, 2013
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I have just learned of Doreen's passing and wanted to say how much I have appreciated her friendship and encouragement over the years. We were separated by many miles and didn't often meet but I always knew that she was faithfully praying. It was a privilege to know her and I rejoice that she has heard those precious words: "well done, good and faithful servant." - Posted by: Sharyn Thomson (Friend) on: May 03, 2013
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We just heard about Doreen's passing and wanted to convey what a special lady she was. We got to know Doreen at Elim Chapel and later met up with her at West Park Manor. She was truly a godly, thankful lady. What a pleasure to have known her! - Posted by: Ralph and Justina Johnson (Friends) on: Mar 01, 2013
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Doreen certainly lived up to her life verse chosen in her obit. She was always pleasant, always accepting of her situation in life. She made the best of everything and was selfless. She got to spend Christmas in Heaven. - Posted by: Kathy Emery (step-daughter) on: Dec 29, 2012
