Doris Winona (Griffith) Griffiths

Doris a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt; passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022 in Country Meadows PCH, Neepawa at the age of 99 (14 days short of her 100th).

Doris was born in Brandon on Dec 10, 1922 to George and Daisy Griffith (No “s”). She was raised on the family farm at Glenallan (near Kelwood). Doris attended the local rural school and took her high school at home by correspondence. Doris taught one year permit teaching at Birdina near Alonsa. While attending normal school she taught for 3 months at Kenville. Her 37 years of teaching took her to Tenby, Helston, Birnie and finally the last 29 years at Eden. While teaching at Birnie, she met the love of her life, Dennis Griffiths (with an “s”); a widower with two children Sheila and Ron. Doris and Dennis were married on April 10, 1952.

Before and after retirement, they enjoyed numerous camping trips to Waterton Lake to visit friends and then on to Calgary to visit Ron and family. When not on the road with their summer home, they parked at Sportsman Park, Clear Lake for the summer months.

After 36 years of wedded bliss, Dennis passed away on February 28th, 1988.

Doris had never driven a vehicle but with much persuasion from friends, she decided at the age of 68 to learn.

After 43 years of living in the “garden of Eden” she sold her house and moved to Neepawa to an apartment. During the 90’s, she took a few bus trips with friends to Florida and other places in the USA and Canada.

On June 25, 201,2 Doris moved to Country Meadows where she spent her final years. Her caregivers became her family and she was treated like a queen. She loved each and everyone of the staff and made memories that filled her heart. As a family we were so grateful for the love she received in this home.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Dennis; her parents George and Daisy; sister Phyllis (Dave) Dales; and brother in-law Lloyd Horan.

Doris will be forever remembered by her daughter Sheila (Malcolm) Campbell of Hamiota; son Ronald (JoAnn) Griffiths of Calgary; grandchildren Dwayne (Tammy) Campbell, Darcy (Tracy) Campbell, Kendra Griffiths, Dossitor (Sandi) Griffiths, Brock (Carolyn) Griffiths; great grandchildren Cooper Griffiths and Kaitlyn Campbell; sister Florence (passed away Dec 26, 2022); as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.

A private family interment preceded the Celebration of Life service which was held at the Neepawa United-Anglican Church on her 100th Birthday, Saturday, December 10, 2022.

For those so desiring, donations may be made in Doris’ memory to the Country Meadows Activity Dept, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0.      

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