Dorothy Faulkner

Obituary

Passed on

June 20, 1933 – April 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dorothy Faulkner (nee Menard) announces her peaceful passing on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by her family, whom she held so dear, at the age of 92. 

Dorothy was born on June 20, 1933, in Starbuck, Manitoba, but spent most of her life rooted in Stony Mountain and Stonewall.

Dorothy worked as a switchboard operator at the Winnipeg General Hospital before becoming a doctor’s secretary at the Manitoba Cancer Foundation. She was a hard worker and a devoted mother, grandmother, and daughter, caring for her mother, Louise, at home until Louise’s passing at the age of 90.

An avid sports fan, she never missed a Jets game, and last April, she attended her first-ever Winnipeg White Out at age 91. Two generations of sons and grandchildren played broomball, hockey, and baseball, and she was there to watch as many games as she could manage. She liked classic country music, game shows, a good chat on the phone, and a proper fish fry made with fresh pickerel straight from the Winnipeg River at Pointe du Bois.

Dorothy will be remembered for her spirit and her frankness. She always said exactly what she meant, never said no to being waited on, and delivered many legendary one-liners. She was a one-of-a-kind woman of strong preferences, and she had no interest in pretending otherwise.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Louise Menard, her brother Leo, and son Barry. She is lovingly survived by her daughter Debbie (George), sons Randy and Darrell (Angela), grandchildren Ashton, Randi, Tanner (Vanessa), and Chase (Hannah). She is also survived by her brother Bobby (Joyce), sister-in-law Anita, daughter-in-law Kathy, and nephews Kenny (Gail), Keith (Shirley), Robbie, Derek (Robert), and Mike (Jenna).

A private celebration of life will be held for family and close friends.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Stonewall Hospital for their care in Dorothy’s last days, and to the dedicated staff at Teulon Hospital and Rosewood Lodge for their kindness and care in her final years.

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