Margaret Dora May Strutt
October 4th, 2014
STRUTT, Margaret Dora May
It is with an immeasurable sense of loss that we say goodbye to our wonderful Mother, Aunt, Grandmother and friend, Dora May Margaret Strutt (nee Lindberg). Dora May was a woman who lived to create beauty. From the wreath on her door, to the clothes that she wore, to her professional work as a hospital and human resources administrator, she strove to leave everything she touched a little better, a little lovelier and often a little cleaner than she found it. Hers was a creative and disciplined spirit. She left a legacy of art and craft in her wake; handmade cards, fresh baking, and more than a few home sewn outfits that we happily left behind in the 70’s. Whether we were going to school, working, or raising our own children, we never had to look far to find our role model, our capable leader, and our gentle teacher. Dora May leaves behind her three daughters, Kristin, Kari (Ken), and Amy-Jo (Tren); her grandchildren, Katherine, Daniel (their father Bruce), and Veronika; niece, Sharron (John) who was a tireless helper in Mom's final months. Waiting to greet Dora May in the great beyond is Joseph Strutt, her ‘forever Valentine’ and husband of 42 years; infant son, Timothy, lost at birth, but never forgotten and her precious grandson, Joseph Duff. Please join us in honouring Dora May's life on Friday, October 17, at 1:00pm, at the Calgary Winter Club, 4611 - 14th St. NW, Calgary, AB. Our family wishes to acknowledge the staff and volunteers at Rosedale Hospice. Their compassion and caring during Mom's final weeks were a blessing. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity you hold dear.Messages:
Kristin, Kari, Amy-Jo and families. So sad to hear about your mom. Seems like another "link" is gone as our mothers still kept in touch with cards and over the phone. Another reminder that it is left to us to continue the contact. Think of you often - the crazy times we had when we were young. Why do I remember (vividly) white lipstick? Cherish the memories.
Dear Amy-Jo and family, Sorry to hear about your Mom passing. It brought back many memories of the swim club days. Take good care, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Janice, Patti, Sherry, Colleen and Helen
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Dora May, she was a wonderful person, we spend many a night playing cards and having such a good time. She is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
What a lovely and accurate tribute to your mother. Since I lived with Dora May in the St. Boniface Nurse's Residence I have always been impressed by her positive attitude. Even if she lost her hearing or depended on a water bottle as her constant companion she never complained. This she highlighted for me when I visited her in the Hospice. She said she was very happy to be in the Hospice. Will miss you . Condolences to your family.
Dear Kristin, Kari, Amy-Jo and family, With Deepest Sympathy ... May you always feel your loved one near in every treasured memory. Our Sincere Condolences, Venka and Marko
Truly a remarkable woman.
Dear Kristin, Kari, Amy-Jo and families, My deepest sympathies for you loss.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Alexandra
Kari, Ken & Veronika, we send our condolences to you on the loss of your Mom/grandmother. She sounds like a wonderful lady! We'll be thinking of you. Carol & Corey Zahn
Goodbye Dora May. Such fond memories of our school years together.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STATEMENT OF THIS TALENTED AND LOVING LADY!!! DISTANCE KEPT US FROM ENJOYING HER ON A DAILY BASIS, BUT WE GOT TO REMINISCE HERE IN WINNIPEG WHEN SHE VISITED. ISABEL, JOAN AND BERNIE AND MYSELF SPENT TIME TOGETHER AT THE RAINY RIVER REUNION AND YES WE RECEIVED A BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU NOTE THAT WE KNEW SHE HAD MADE HERSELF!!! MAY ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF YOUR MOM AND GRANDMA BRING YOU WARMTH AND COMFORT AS SHE DWELLS IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER. WITH OUR LOVE AND GOOD WISHES. BEV AND BERNIE
We were friends from our school days in Rainy River... a friendship that lasted a life time. I will miss her. She was a beautiful lady.
Dearest Kristin, Kari, Amy-Jo, and families, Deepest condolances on the loss of this extraordinary woman, your Mother. Our hearts reach and embrace you in this time of immeasurable grief. Know that her legacy lives on thru you and your actions of love, family, and classic values. Our sympathies, Michelle Isaac YYC F/A, retired Kristin's WPC schoolmate
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful Mother. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Rest in Peace my dear friend Dora May. We were new mothers together, friends forever. We created many good memories over the years. To Kristin, Kari, Amy-Jo & family, may beautiful memories bring you peace, warmth and some laughter of precious times. God Bless all of you, Sheila Heintz (Read)