Obituary of DOROTHY BARBARA THORNE

DOROTHY BARBARA THORNE (nee LAWRENCE) On Friday, December 19, 2014 after a short three week stay in hospital, Dorothy peacefully passed away at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, at the age of 89 years. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Dorothy was born in 1925 in Collingwood, Ontario to Herb and Violet Lawrence. In 1956, Dorothy moved to Winnipeg with her husband Bruce and son Robert to start a new life in Winnipeg. Together, they built their house in Woodhaven where Dorothy was living up until the time of her death. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce and son Charles. Dorothy worked for her father in the ice delivery business when she met her future husband Bruce and married she became a full time wife and mother. She was happiest when she was around family and friends. She enjoyed bowling, cards, and watching both the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Her biggest passion was her family. Dorothy would spend countless hours both on the phone and in person always talking to her family, making sure everyone was accounted for. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her son Robert and his partner Marge, grandsons David and wife Mary (their children Luke, Scott and Sophia) Christopher, and granddaughter Tracey and husband Steve (their child Dylan) all whom live in Winnipeg and brought great joy to her throughout her life. She also leaves behind many dear family friends that have supported her and were such an important part of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.