Velma "Vel" Doupe

Velma Bray Doupe (nee Sherritt) passed away at the Hamiota District Health Centre, Hamiota, MB at the age of 94 years.

Vel is survived by 4 sons: Scott (Barb), Glenn, Neil (Jody) and Malcolm (Deborah); seven grandchildren: Alyssa (Chris), Kristen (Mark), Tim (Kate), Jacinta (James), Sarah (Brendan), Alicia (Justin) and Christopher; and eight great grandchildren. She is survived by a sister-in-law Noraleen Doupe, as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

She is predeceased by her husband Stan, parents Gertrude and Percival Sherritt, sisters Rowena Gibb and husband Jack, Loretta Wood and husband Don and brothers Ted and Arn Sherritt, as well as brothers-in-law Harold Doupe and wife Joyce, Ben Doupe and wife Audrey and Ron Doupe and sister-in-law Margaret Heise and husband Dave.

Vel grew up in Oakville, Manitoba the youngest daughter of Gert and Perce Sherritt. At an early age, her eldest brother, Ted was killed in WW2 and a year later her brother, Arn was killed in a motor vehicle accident. She grew up surrounded by many aunts, uncles and cousins. After graduating grade 12, she completed Normal School before teaching in Crandall, Manitoba. She married Stan Doupe in 1954 and together they farmed the Doupe family farm north of Crandall. Vel took an active role in farm life, growing an enormous garden as well as serving in various community roles. In 1996, Stan and Vel built a house in Hamiota and lived there until Stan’s death in 2009 and Vel’s move to Lilac Residence in 2024.

As children and family, we were blessed to have had a home filled with unwavering love. Vel was a consummate mentor and her love for others was true and sincere. She was determined, empathetic and generous. She excelled at cooking and passed on many family recipes to her children and grandchildren. She gave us a lifetime of vivid, happy memories tied to growing and cooking food and ensuring her home was a home for all. We will always cherish her love.

The family would like to thank the nurses, physicians and staff at Hamiota Health Centre as well as the Palliative Care Coordinator, Palliative Care Visitors and Home Care staff who cared for her.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hamiota District Health Centre Foundation, Box 671, Hamiota, MB, R0M 0T0 or to MS Canada, 250 Dundas Street West, Suite 500, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 (www.mscanada.ca).

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Hamiota United Church, Hamiota, MB on Friday, January 30th at 2PM followed by a reception at the Hamiota Community Centre at 3PM. A family interment will be held at the Crandall Cemetery. Should you not be able to attend the service, you can view a livestream of the service by clicking here or the livestream link below.

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