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ADELLA FRANCES DEWART
Date of Passing: Aug 29, 2024
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ADELLA FRANCES DEWART
Adella Frances Dewart (nee Murphy) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Mom was able to stay home until her last 11 days and lived in the same house for almost 70 years which she and dad designed and had built for them.
She was predeceased by her husband Henry Dewart, siblings - Claude (Peggy) Murphy, June Snell, Jim (Helen) Murphy, Florence (Lorne) Shane, Irma (Bill) Johns, Claire Murphy, Jack Murphy and Dorothy Rampur.
Della is survived by sons, Mark and Tim (Denise) and many nieces and nephews.
Mom was the fifth of nine children and the first one to be born on the mixed farm of Luke and Clara (Myrfield) Murphy near Rama, Saskatchewan.
She enjoyed her childhood on the farm and often talked about riding horses, milking cows, Christmas concerts, country dances and playing cornet in the Mainroad School Band.
Della took a secretarial course at Success Business College in Winnipeg and worked for Picardy Candy Ltd. and Sherwin Williams Paints where she met her future husband Henry Dewart. Mom and dad were married in 1950.
While raising her two boys, mom completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Winnipeg taking night courses over a number of years. She then re-entered the workforce with the Tupper & Adams law firm and later became a Reference Department Reader’s Advisor with the Winnipeg Public Library (Brooklands and Westwood branches) where she often knew the answer without looking it up. Mom was extremely well read and knowledgeable about a great many things, had a great sense of humour and was quick with a quip.
Della loved music as well and opera in particular. She had learned to chord on the piano while on the farm and continued to play by ear for many years after.
Mom and dad loved to travel. They started touring the US and Canada in the 1949 Ford and eventually the family joined them for road trips.
Della travelled to all 50 US states, 10 provinces, the Yukon, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In later years, mom volunteered at the St. Charles School Library and as Deer Lodge Senior Centre Book Club Coordinator. Mom helped Mark to create the country retreat where many gatherings were held. She was also a prolific baker and as an animal lover cared for a succession of Tim’s and Denise’s dogs. Patrick held a special place in her heart.
At mom’s request, there will not be a formal funeral service.
Donations in Della’s memory can be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3. Telephone (204) 982-2041 or donations@winnipeghumanesociety.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2024, Sep 07, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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It was such a pleasure to correspond with, and eventually meet, Della. She was a wonderful relayer of stories, had a great sense of fun and irony, and an invaluable link to days and relatives past. Sincerest condolences on behalf of myself and the Yukon Murphy family branch. She was a remarkable lady and will be certainly missed. - Posted by: Shauna Murphy (cousin) on: Sep 23, 2024
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On behalf of the Saskatoon Murphys I wish to extent our deepest condolences to Mark, Tim, and Denise. We all have fond memories of our times spent with Aunt Della. She will be missed. - Posted by: Patrick Murphy (Nephew) on: Sep 09, 2024
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Aunt Della was such an intelligent, witty, fun and thoughtful person. She was like a bright, beautiful little bird. She, along with all the Murphy brothers and sisters who went before her, made the world a more interesting and musical place. I will miss her. - Posted by: Sharon Shane (Niece) on: Sep 08, 2024
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Tim & Denise, We were saddened to hear about the passing of your mom. Although we did not have the privilege of knowing her personally, thus we can only imagine the profound impact she had on your life and the lives of those around her. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Susan, Tom & Ethan Robson - Posted by: Susan & Tom Robson (Friends ) on: Sep 07, 2024
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I will never forget my beautiful Aunt Della. She had a very quick brain and a wonderful sense of humor. I'm so glad to have known you and so proud to be related to you! - Posted by: Aileen Murphy (Niece) on: Sep 07, 2024
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