Died on July 24, 2014 at the age of 89. Dulcie was born on June 21, 1925 in Maghull, Liverpool, England to Harry and Lilian Ellershaw. In 1940, Dulcie came to Winnipeg, Manitoba to live with her Aunt Ethel and attended Riverbend School for Girls. Her very first day in Winnipeg, Dulcie had the good fortune to meet her future husband, Stewart, as his parents and her Aunt were great friends. Dulcie and Stewart married on September 24, 1949.

Dulcie had a long and interesting career as a school secretary, first at Manor Park Public School in Ottawa and then at St. Michael’s University School in Victoria. She eventually retired in 1993.

Dulcie had many interests including bridge, lawn bowling, playing the ukulele, bird watching, Sudoku and dining at the Union Club.

Dulcie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Stewart and leaves to mourn her daughter, Judith (Albert Walden) of Ottawa; her son, John (Dana Sibley) of Victoria; her much loved grandchildren, Robert Walden (Lindsay Noel), Christopher, Ian, Darcie and Jakob Snider; and one great grandchild, James Walden.

A celebration of Dulcie’s life with take place at ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 3909 St George’s Lane on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

  • Frank and Barbara Oakes

    Dear Judith and John,
    we were very sorry to read of your mother’s passing. She was a very fine person and we very much enjoyed the contact we had with her and your Dad during our brief period in Manor Park in the late 60’s.

    Very sincerely,
    Frank and Barbara Oakes

  • Susan Benzon

    I was sorry that a previous engagement prevented me from attending your mother’s funeral at St. George’s, yesterday. You were all in my thoughts. Dulcie was an important part of St. George’s Seniors’ Lunch Programme. For many years, she was a gracious, smiling presence at those events. She had a wonderful ability to make everyone feel comfortable, and appreciated. We all loved her, very much.

    Sincerely, Susan Benzon

  • Maria Alloggia, Doug Crowder and Ali

    Dearest Judith, John and families,

    We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a sweet and elegant woman. We fondly remember many wonderful evenings we spent together with your parents. She and your late father always enjoyed a good conversation, good wine and good food. They were both like second parents to us, very generous and good hearted. They are both sadly missed.

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