DORIS NICHOLAS

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DORIS NICHOLAS (nee SHIELD) September 8, 1925 - November 14, 2015 Doris is survived by son David (Allyson), grandson Nathan (Heather), and great-grandson Benjamin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and great- grandnieces and nephews. She was lovingly known by them as Aunt Dode. She was predeceased by devoted husband Alfred, also by her parents George Anson Shield and Ellen Julia (nee Mulligan). Doris's siblings Winnie Thomas, Helen Murphy, Vera Evans, Merle Dunbar and Lloyd Shield went before her. Their spouses predeceased Doris, as well as a niece Cheryl Ann, and a nephew Wayne. Doris was born in Grandview, MB and grew up on the family farm. Just after the war, Doris met and married Alfred Nicholas, R.C.M.P. They lived all over Manitoba and settled in Westwood. In the past they had a cabin at Victoria Beach and a trailer in Mesa. She was an excellent cook, baker, gardener, artist, fundraiser, storyteller, dresser, and caregiver. The celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Andrews Anglican Church - 2700 Portage Avenue. Refreshments will follow. The family would like to thank the caring people at Grace Hospital, Heritage Lodge, and The Westhaven. Nurture a violet in her memory. Donations can be made in her name to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or PBS. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 07, 2016