Dolly Johnson

Dolly Irene Johnson (Moore)

February 9, 1919 – October 22, 2016

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Dolly Irene Johnson at 97 years of age on October 22, 2016 at the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie.

Her husband “Barney” predeceased her on January 15, 1997.

Our Mother leaves behind to mourn her passing her 3 children and their spouses, Gail (Don McLennan) Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Bud Johnson (Lucille) Neepawa, Manitoba, Franklin Johnson (Betty) Lake Francis, Manitoba. 5 Grandchildren: Darrell McLennan (Darcey) Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Kim (Don Lloyd) Headingley, Manitoba, Stephanie Kutny (Jeff) Headingley, Manitoba, Van Johnson (Debbie) Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Sandra Melnyk (Mike) Brandon, Manitoba. 11 Great Grandchildren: Destiny and Dara McLennan, Sterling McIntosh, Damian Lloyd, Lauren Kutny, Melissa Badger (Ron), Dillon Johnson, Nicholas and Mikaila Melnyk, Alyssa and Danton Nagorski. 4 Great Great Grandchildren: Brieanne and Annabelle McLennan, Tomas and Ronald Badger.  Mom has one surviving Brother, Ron Moore of MacGregor, Manitoba.

Mother was born February 9, 1919, the sixth child in a family of 9, daughter of Joseph & Rosa Moore of MacGregor, Manitoba. On September 18, 1937 she married Bjorn Gunnar Johnson (Barney) of Westbourne, Manitoba where they farmed for many years.  Mom & Dad moved to Portage la Prairie in 1990.

Mom was appointed Postmaster of Westbourne Post Office on October 1, 1959. On February 8, 1984 after 25 years service she retired from Postmaster duties although she also did an additional 5 years as Assistant Postmaster.

Our Mom will always be remembered for her kindness, compassion and loving care for all of her family and her many friends. After moving to Portage la Prairie she spent many years volunteering her services to the Tuck Shop at the Lions Prairie Manor and also to the Thrift Shop at MacKenzie United Church of which she is a Life Time Member.

On October 23, 1998 Mom was presented with the Governor General Caring Canadian Award.  At that time the Mayor and Council of Portage la Prairie presented her with an award for her dedication and commitment to the care and recognition of the residents of the Portage la Prairie Lions Prairie Manor.

We would like to thank the staff at Lions Prairie Manor for their compassionate care of Mom during her time at the Manor and to her special friend Betty McFarlane who has been great support for Mom through her last years.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.  in the Westbourne Cemetery.

If friends and family so desire, donations may be made in Mom’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Cancer Care Manitoba.

Goodbye my Family, my life has passed.

I loved you all to the very last,

Weep not for me but courage take,

Always continue to love each other for my sake,

For those you love don’t go away

They walk beside you every day.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.

204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com