Georgina G. Dowse (nee Simpson)
February 20, 2018
GEORGIANA GIBSON DOWSE
(nee SIMPSON)
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Georgie on the 20th of February 2018 at Heritage Lodge in Winnipeg at the age of 96 years.
Georgie was born in 1921 to Samuel and Mary Simpson nee (Ritchie) and lived all her life in the St. James area. As a young lady, Georgie was an avid photographer and dressmaker working as an assistant and bookkeeper in her chosen field. Then along came Henry Dowse. After their marriage in 1952 Georgie devoted her life to husband, home and family. Georgie continued to reside at the family home on Linwood Street after Henry’s passing in 1978. Here for several decades Georgie hosted countless celebrations and sleepovers for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Georgie is survived by her children Ken of Winnipeg, Bob of BC and daughter Pat of Grosse Isle, who took care of her for years and was beside her as she passed. She also leaves to mourn her passing her beloved grandchildren LeeAnn Bung, Stacey Eldridge, Craig Dowse, Brad Dowse, Brandi Dowse, and Jess and Kristen Mcmahon. They called her the ice cream Grandma because her freezer was always stocked for the grandkids. As well, she left behind 13 great grandchildren whom all loved her dearly. Georgie lost her twin sister in 2014; her grandson Scott and great granddaughter Brittany just this last year. (God must have needed help scooping out the ice cream.)
No Funeral Service will be held. Georgie will be interred next to her sister May in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com