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SHARON CORENE OVERWATER (DORRATT)
Born: May 03, 1941
Date of Passing: Apr 12, 2019
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SHARON CORENE OVERWATER
(nee DORRATT)
Heaven Has Our Angel
She is predeceased by her daughter Diane Leigh (1965) and survived by her husband Emil, children, Dan Overwater (Corinne) of Parkland County, AB, Darrell Overwater
(Kathy Chan) of Winnipeg, MB and Michelle Delaney (Mike) of Selkirk, MB; grandchildren, Wesley, Alexander, Brett, Tesla, Conor, Tyler and Jaydi who all miss her very much;
siblings, Brian Dorratt (Andrea), Keith Dorratt (Jane), Janice Borecky (Don) and John Dorratt (Pascaul Saez) and their
families.
Sharon grew up in the Elmwood area of Winnipeg on Harbison Avenue and attended Elmwood High School. Sharon married Emil Overwater and lived in the Elmwood and the Valley Gardens areas of Winnipeg, where she raised their family and worked for the
Winnipeg Fur Exchange and the Royal Bank until her and Emil retired and moved to their cottage at Whitesands Estates near Grand Beach.
Sharon and Emil were married for 57 years and enjoyed a very close relationship and an interesting life together. They loved going out with friends, ballroom dancing to the rumba and the cha cha and travelled regularly to visit friends and family in Canada, the United States and Central America. They really knew how to have fun.
Sharon was very giving of her time and
volunteered extensively. She had a long term involvement with Grey Street United Church, advocated nationally for refugee rights,
sexual inclusivity and the Status of Women. She was also involved locally with Elmwood and Valley Gardens Community Clubs,
Whitesands estates owners associations and the library at Walter Whyte School.
With Sharon being the eldest of five in the Dorratt family, Sharon was always the glue and the hub, organizing holiday dinners and birthday parties. Sharon and Emil's was the place to go. Everyone was welcome. Sharon had many lifelong friends who share
cherished memories. The family has
appreciated all the kind thoughts, stories and support received over the last few weeks.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 27, 2019
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Although I didn't know her very well, on a personal level and I wish I did, the time spent with her was always enjoyable. She was a very kind and intelligent person. She always enjoyed the company of others and I enjoyed her company. I'll miss the holiday dinners spent with her. She will be missed by many but the memories of her will always let us re-live those past days. She was just such a lovely person and will be missed dearly. My sympathy goes out to all her relatives and loved ones. - Posted by: Matheau Mortier (Friend) on: Apr 30, 2019
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Sharon was a friend for 65 yrs and loved so much. We laughed together, we cried together (Sharon cried easily because she cared so much for others) and we "played" together. We experienced school, weddings, baby arrivals and sadly even the loss of some of mutual close friends. She has left a hole which cannot be filled in our lives and our thoughts and prayers go out to Emil and all of her family. - Posted by: Marlene and Ray Stewart (Friends from childhood) on: Apr 28, 2019
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Emil & family: Although we just got acquainted with Sharon since she moved into Sage Creek Apts. It was a pleasure meeting up with her occasionally. She was always upbeat & enthused with life. Such a loss for you Emil & your family. We wish you could have had more time together. Our condolences to you & your family. - Posted by: George & Marlene Hughes (4th floor neighbours at 130 Sage Creek Apts.) on: Apr 27, 2019
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My sincere condolences to Sharon’s family. I have many fond memories of volunteering with Sharon at Grey St. United Church. As a young woman, she taught me much about leadership and social responsibility. It has been a privilege to have known Sharon and to have had the opportunity to work with her. - Posted by: Diane McKenty (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2019
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Me & Mrs Overwater lived next door to my family on Moncton street. I remember one time when Mr Overwater was dressed in a suit and I sprayed him with the garden hose, Mrs Overwater thought that was payback for all the teasing. Rest In Peace. Debbie Scribny Falk - Posted by: Deb Scribny Falk (Neighbor ) on: Apr 27, 2019
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I was so sad to hear of Sharon’s sudden passing. Although our paths hadn’t crossed for many years, we kept “running into each other “. Although a little older than me Sharons siblings were friends and her son Darrell (OV)and my brother Terry are best friends. Sharon was my Sunday School teacher and many years later my customer at Wpg Fur Exchange. My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the loss of their wonderful Matriarch. - Posted by: Karen Asgeirson (Dobson) (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2019
