WINNIFRED (WIN) DUTSON (CADE) -

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WINNIFRED (WIN) DUTSON (nee CADE) 1922 - 2014 Peacefully after a short illness, Win passed away at the Grace Hospital on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Win was predeceased by her husband Ernie, Brothers Fred and Jack, sister-in-laws, Jean and Muriel and brother-in-laws Cliff and Gord. She leaves to cherish her memory her children and their families; Marjorie (Dr. Glen Lowther) Winnipeg, Jennifer (Chris Powell), Spencer and Lauren; Judy (Rae Thomson) Oakville, Cindy (Jason Cousin), Robbie and Matthew, Jackie (Bert de Vries), Cole; Dorothy (Bruce Croghan) Winnipeg, Josh (Alyssa Samm), Scott, Melanie; Ernie Dutson (Shannon) Elie, Danielle and Wesley. Win is also survived by her siblings and spouses, Edie, Charlie, Bob (Val), Ted (Pat), Joan, Nora and Ken (Shirley) as well as many nieces and nephews. Win was born in Winnipeg, raised in Stony Mountain, and then returned to Winnipeg in her teens. She met her husband Ernie at Deer Lodge Hospital where she was working. They married in 1947 and moved to Portage la Prairie where they raised their family. While primarily a homemaker, Mum worked at Campbell Soup for a few years and volunteered for many organizations including Girl Guides of Canada, the Women's Auxiliary for St. Mary's Anglican Church and the Helping Hand. She loved to golf and was a member of the Portage Ladies Golf Club for many years and the Assiniboine Golf Club after she moved back to Winnipeg in the fall of 1998. Win was a dedicated member and held several positions including Noble Grand with the Ruth Rebekah Lodge #3 in Portage la Prairie and later the Ruth Rebekah Lodge Elizabeth #52 in Winnipeg. For a number of years, she was active in the St. James Seniors Group and participated in the provincial seniors' games for Golf, Lawn Bowling and Shuffleboard. She also loved to bowl and she belonged to many leagues in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg. Mum had an active social calendar, playing cards weekly, bingo at the ANAF and weekly breakfasts with family at Perkins. Win was a conscientious letter writer and she kept in faithful touch with her many friends and family members around the world. But first and foremost, Win was Mum, Grandma, and Grandma-Great. Her family meant the world to her and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She ensured that every holiday and family birthday was an occasion for her entire family to get together. This could mean a huge family dinner, a BBQ, the annual lake weekend, a family golf game, or a bowling party. Inevitably, the evening would be capped by her sharing a drink and beating the clan at a spirited "crazy (card) game". She loved us to pieces and we will do our utmost to carry on her legacy. As per Mum's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the War Amps of Manitoba or the Children's Wish Foundation. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 16, 2014