1930 – 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on June 25 with family by her side.
Our mother is survived by her children Glenn (Liz), Janet (Donald), Jim (Dinah), and Carol (Michel); grandchildren Melissa (Justin), Ryan, Andrea (Marc), Janelle (J.P), Dustin, and Braeden (Emily); and great-grandchildren Jayde, Maeve, Lyla, Romy, Bronwyn, and Maddox; along with her sister Joyce. She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas in 1976.
Our mother was born in Winnipeg, moving to Fisher Brance at the age of 21 years, at which time she got married.
Farm life was difficult for a young city girl but she persevered for the next 63 years. she made many friends in the community and became a dedicated member of the Women’s Institute. She had many struggles throughout her life, being widowed at the young age of 46. Even though life was not always easy, she was always there for her children, grandchildren, and most recently her great-grandchildren whom she adored.
Later in life, she returned to Winnipeg for her remaining 10 years.
As per her wishes, there will be a private family graveside service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital Foundation, as her great-grandchildren meant the world to her.
Rest in peace Mom. We miss you deeply.
10 thoughts on “Doreen May Cymbalisty”
To the Cymbalisty Family. My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear mom, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, Doreen. I will miss the phone calls and birthday cards that we exchanged from time to time. She understood what I
was going through and consoled me many times and I will never forget that. I will miss my friend . Thinking of all of you as you go through this difficult time
Linda Trachuk
Our deepest condolences to your family. Cherish all your memories they will keep her close to your hearts. Hugs to all.
Condolences to the entire family. Doreen was a good friend over the years. I enjoyed our coffees together. I have many fond memories.
Condolences from Veronica (Mulgrew) Lysak & Angela Mulgrew on the passing of Doreen.
Glen and Liz,
We are very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our sincerest condolences and healing prayers for you and your family.
I met Doreen at a coffee group when we lived at Broadstreet properties.
She was always a very chatty and friendly lady.
Keep her memories close to your heart and she will always be near.
Barb & Dan
Condolences to the family of Doreen on her passing. She and her sister Joyce were neighbours of ours in our youth, living at house away from ‘the Mulgrews’ on Arlington St in West End Winnipeg. My sister Veronica Lysak, now living in Selkirk Mb read the notice and called me to follow up. We would very much like to reconnect with Joyce (Joy). I’ll leave my phone number with the office. Affectionately remembered with sympathy. Angela Mulgrew
Dear Janet, my deepest condolences to you and all your family. May your sweet mama rest in peace and I pray you all find comfort in family memories and all the special moments you shared. ❤️
We love you and miss you so much Grandma. There probably has never been a day, in thirty five years, that you haven’t crossed my mind and there never will be a day that I won’t think of you in some way.
The comments that people have left on here just reinforce what a good mom, grandma, great grandma, and friend you’ve always been. There isn’t enough room on this website for me to share all of the amazing memories that you’ve left us with, but there’s no doubt that you’ve helped to shape us into the people and the parents that we are lucky to get to be. I’m so grateful that Jayde and Romy have been able to make such great memories with you too, you will never be forgotten. You always wanted to make sure that everyone is doing ok and now you can be around all of us all the time.
Hi Grandma
We miss you.
But we’ve been trying really hard to be positive like I know you would want us to be.
I read something that said, “behind every granddaughter is a grandmother that believed in her first”, and of all the wonderful things that you’ll be remembered for, your pride in your family, in all of us, your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren is probably what stands out the most.
From the first time that you held me in the hospital to the last time that I got to hug you, you’ve always made me feel supported, loved, and apreciated.
They say that your grandma remembers all of your achievements and forgets all of your mistakes and in the thirty five years that I was so lucky to get to spend with you, you always, always made me feel like I was special. When the world around me seemed like a confusing place, I always knew that I’d find solace if I came to see you at your place.
Your selflessness and the way that you would do anything for your family was remarkable and I know that you’ve instilled that into all of us, and we will continue to raise our kids with the same love that you’ve always had for us and us for you.
I found this poem, and I feel like it sums up the way that you would want us to feel now, now that you’re no longer just a phone call away, it sounds like exactly what you’d say to all of us if you could.
“Don’t miss me more than once a day,
for life is moving fast,
Don’t wish all of your time away,
Dreaming of the past.
Don’t dread to say my name sweet ones,
Don’t fear the wrath of sadness,
Just take the love you had for me,
And turn it into gladness.
There’s so much life to live my loves,
so don’t miss me more than once a day, and always remember that I’m here with you and I’ll be with you all the way.
You were always wanting to make sure that everyone was well, and you never wanted to be a bother but never in a million years could you have been a bother. We always looked forward to every visit and phone call, every piece of mail that we exchanged, and we always have and always will continue to think of you every day. Despite all of the challenges that you had to face, you are the strongest lady that I’ve been lucky to know. No matter what was going on, you always had a smile on your face for us. You’ve left some other pretty great, and strong people behind for us to continue to look up to and for that we are so grateful. You’ve raised such amazing kids that we’re so lucky to have as parents, aunts and uncles. Thank you for loving us without judgement and always making us feel so cared for.
We love you so much.
Thinking of you Grandma.