Doris Annie Andrews

On November 3, 2013, Doris passed away at River East Personal Care Home at the age of 101.

Born February 17, 1912, Doris immigrated from Woodstock, England to Canada in 1949, arriving in Halifax and travelling to Winnipeg with her husband Francis and five children, making their home in Transcona and further growing her family to 10 children.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Francis Nelson Andrews and two sons: Brian Patrick and Phillip Paul.

She leaves to mourn her sons: Michael (Marilyn), Robin (Alice), Bruce (Valerie), David (Monica); and daughters: Jacquie (Barry Davis), Maureen (Walter) Sanclemente, Sharon (Ray) VanBastelaere, Cheryle (David) Preston; as well as 24 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Doris attended Transcona Pentecostal Church, was a member of the Transcona Game and Fish and was always available to volunteer her time to many organizations in Transcona. Doris resided at the River East Personal Care Home until her passing.

We would like to thank her doctors and nurses and staff at River East for all their care and support.

The service for Doris was held Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Doris to the River East Personal Care Home or the Children’s Wish Foundation.