Deirdre, aged 76, died peacefully holding the hands of her loving husband Hubert, on January 28, 2020 at St. Boniface Hospital.
Deirdre was born in Dublin, Ireland, the third child and only girl of six children. She immigrated to Canada when she was 14 years of age. After raising their family of 2 children, Philip and Louise, in British Columbia, Deirdre and Hub returned to Manitoba and settled in Victoria Beach. It was there that Deirdre thrived taking care of her beautiful garden and developing many friendships. Deirdre’s generous spirit led her to be an active participant in community building and a volunteer in all the places she lived.
She is the special Aunt and Great-Aunt to many children, all of whom keep her in their hearts and minds as a wonderfully loving and caring family member.
She has been particularly blessed to have enjoyed, in presence and in spirit, the love-filled support of her daughter Louise (Kathleen); her son Philip (Shernaz); and her two grandchildren Kieran and Zoe. Her loving husband, Hubert, has been her unwavering partner, walking with her every step as she journeyed home.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on February 7, 2020, at Christ the King Parish, 874 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg. There will be a reception held following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association (MRDA). An organization Deirdre was passionate about and worked tirelessly as a past Executive Director.
