DOREEN PHYLLIS BROWNING

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DOREEN PHYLLIS BROWNING

(nee REDDICK)

March 27, 1930 - September 24, 2024

Peacefully on September 24, 2024, Doreen Phyllis Browning quietly slipped away to her eternal rest at the age of 94 at the Neepawa Health Centre in Neepawa, Manitoba.

Doreen was born on March 27, 1930, arriving sooner than expected on a CNR train that was pulling into Winnipeg as her mother and little brother were making their way out west to visit family. Newspaper accounts at the time took note that she started out in life by holding up a train. The second child and oldest daughter of Peter and Liliane Reddick, Doreen grew up in Kapuskasing, Ontario, where she received her education and often spoke fondly of her loving family and the wonderful memories of growing up there.

In 1949, she moved to Winnipeg to attend Normal School and following graduation, taught in several rural one-room schools. Doreen married the love of her life William G. (Bill) Browning on July 23, 1953, and they resided on the farm at Ogilvie until they moved to Gladstone in 1963. Doreen left her teaching career and became a dedicated, caring homemaker to raise her family. She later taught Kindergarten for a few years and was a substitute teacher.

Doreen walked in faith and reflected the light of God in her thoughtful and caring ways. She was a Life Member of the Gladstone UCW and participated in several activities over many years to support the church. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge.

Doreen’s interests were varied and included gardening, cooking, baking, canning, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Doreen was an excellent cook and baker and those who were lucky enough to receive her pies, cakes, cookies, and fancy desserts will remember those sweet delicacies. Doreen always had a song in her heart and loved music of all kinds. She also had an eye for fashion and loved to dress up for special occasions.

Predeceased by her parents, Peter and Liliane, husband Bill, son Myles, brother Marvin, sister Marloe, and father and mother in-law Cliff and Rose Browning; Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Kim, sister Lorraine, brother Ray (Ann Marie), brother-in-law Pat, niece Marilyn, and nephews, Peter (Sandra) and Marc (Becky) and their families, as well as friends, relatives and neighbours. She loved her family dearly, always putting them first, and taking great effort to ensure they were always well cared for. She will be forever remembered for her kindness, a caring and loving heart, and her smile for everyone right up till the end.

Many thanks and much appreciation to the doctors and nursing staff at the Neepawa Health Centre and to Third Crossing Manor for the excellent care and attention she received during her stay there. You are all angels.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Plumas Cemetery with refreshments to follow at the Plumas Seniors Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gladstone United Church, Box 82, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0, or to a charity of one’s choice.

"A Mother is Love"

God gave the world stars

and there was beauty,

God gave the world sun

and there was warmth,

God gave the world rain

and there was life,

God gave the world mothers

and there was love.

Clarke’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 05, 2024, Oct 05, 2024