Dorothy May Wood

Peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Golden West Centennial Lodge, Dorothy Wood passed away at the age of 89.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Helen and William Wood. She is survived by her cousin, Elsie (Peg), plus numerous friends.

Dorothy was a life-long resident on Strathcona Street. She was an avid gardener, always enjoying her rose bushes. She was a life-long member of the Anglican Church, attending, St. Patrick’s, St. Patrick St. Jude, and St. Andrew’s churches, always singing in the choir.

Dorothy was a registered Nurse, working at the Grace Hospital for 40 years. Most of those years were spent teaching basic nursing in the Grace Hospital School of Nursing. She never missed a day of work! She retired in 1990 to pursue other activities, most of which included caring for others. In 2004, the Grace Hospital honoured Dorothy by naming the former School of Nursing residence building the Dorothy Wood Building.

Special thanks to all the wonderful, caring staff at Golden West Centennial Lodge, who looked after Dorothy for the past 8 years.

Cremation has taken place and interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 1 PM at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Avenue.

If so desired, donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to Golden West Centennial Lodge, 811 School Road, Winnipeg, MB R2Y 0S8 or to The Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7.