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DONALDA (DONNIE) JOAN ARKLIE
Born: Jul 30, 1942
Date of Passing: Dec 27, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALDA (DONNIE) JOAN ARKLIE
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and friend, Donalda (Donnie) Arklie (née Poole), on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 82.
Donnie is lovingly remembered by her son, Grant Arklie (Krista); her daughter, Nadine Robinson (Mark); and her cherished grandchildren: Jordyn, Brooke, Marek, Kade, Cameron, Lauren, and Carson. She is also survived by her sisters, Shirley Cormier and Glenice McKeon (Bill). She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Jack Arklie; and her parents, Ken and Georgina Poole.
Donnie grew up in the St. James/Charleswood area of Winnipeg, attended school, and helped care for her sisters. She worked for the Royal Bank of Canada; it was there, where she met Jack, and the two began their love story. They married in 1964, and moved into their home on Country Club Boulevard in Westwood. Not long after, they started building a cabin on Lake of the Woods, where they experienced countless adventures and created enduring bonds. They built a life filled with love and family.
Donnie embraced motherhood with joy, devoting herself to raising her children and managing the family home. She cherished her Wednesday evenings and many afternoons spent playing bridge with the "Bridge Girls," forging lifelong friendships.
Generous with her time and energy, Donnie enthusiastically supported her children’s activities, whether it was hockey, Cub Scouts, gymnastics, Brownies, or school events. Her love for people and especially for children was evident to all who knew her. In her later years, she found immense joy in her grandchildren’s lives and in exploring the world through cruises and bus trips.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the home-care workers and staff at the Charleswood Long Term Care Home for their compassion in caring for Donnie during her final years. Donnie will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Donnie’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba. A service date to be announced in the future.
A photo-biography video honouring Donnie’s life is accessible through the 'tributes' link below.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2025
