DOROTHY MYRTLE CARON

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DOROTHY MYRTLE CARON (née LAWRIE) Dorothy Myrtle Caron passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at Tuxedo Villa. She joins the love of her life, Gerald, who passed away five months prior to her. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Isabella Lawrie; and her siblings, Mary, James, Gertrude, Isabel, John, Robert, Evelyn, Jean, William, Annie, George and Shirley. She will be greatly missed by her children, Gerald (Linda), Tim (Anik), Lawrie (Virginia), and Sandra; her grandchildren, Marie-Andree, Kathy (Christian), Nicole (Conor), Emilie (Kevin) and Christopher; her 11 great-grandchildren; her brother Tom Lawrie; and other relatives. Dorothy was born April 3, 1925 in the family home in St. James. Dorothy met Gerald while working at the Singer Sewing Company. They were married on June 14, 1952 and moved into a home she and Gerald built only a few houses down from her childhood home. Dorothy worked part-time teaching sewing in the evening for the St. James School Division. She later worked in the Wool Department of Eaton's Downtown and eventually retiring from Fanny's Fabrics, when she then began her most rewarding career, looking after her grandchildren. Family meant everything to Dorothy. She loved to bake and was well known for her goodies that were always made with love. Dorothy loved to sew, knit, and crochet, especially for her grandchildren. Dorothy never missed a summer at the beach. From the time she was born, she would go on the Moonlight Train to Grand Beach where the Lawrie Family spent many hours making human pyramids, doing sports, and congregating at the family cottage, "Jock's Lodge". In the late 1970s, Dorothy and Gerald built their own cottage at Hillside Beach where they spent their summers with family and friends. Dorothy enjoyed being at the cottage, working in the yard, reading in the hammock, and doing word searches on the deck. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Brebeuf Parish, 1707 John Brebeuf Place, Winnipeg MB, with Father Mark Tarrant presiding. A reception will follow. The family wishes to thank all those who have expressed their sympathy and support during this difficult time and especially the staff at Tuxedo Villa for their care and compassion. LECLAIRE BROTHERS 475 Provencher Blvd. in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220
Publish Date: Aug 10, 2016

DOROTHY MYRTLE CARON (nee LAWRIE) Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Dorothy passed away on August 4, 2016 at the Tuxedo Villa at the age of 91 years. Funeral arrangements pending; longer notice to follow. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220

Publish Date: Aug 6, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 10, 2016