Johanna Catharina Dunbar (Jane), late of Carlyle, Sk. and formerly of North Portal, Sk. passed away on Sept 10/13 at the age of 93 years.
Jane was born in Nijmegen, Holland and immigrated to Canada as a Dutch War bride following the end of WW2. Jane married Fraser McLean Dunbar (Mac) in Holland in Jan/46 and came to Canada with other Dutch war brides in Aug. later that year. Mac and Jane lived at North Portal until recent years when they moved to Carlyle, Sk. to be closer to their daughter. Mac and Jane had three children: Larry, Kevin and Marsha.
Jane was a homemaker, community person, wonderful Gramma and a friend to all. She loved to sew, grow indoor plants and travel. Jane worked as a clerk for Percy Davis Customs Brokers and later for Sk. Tourism as a tourist information officer in North Portal.
Jane leaves to celebrate her life, her sons; Larry Dunbar, Kevin (Ruth) Dunbar and daughter; Marsha (David) McLean, her grand children; Fraser (Lori) Dunbar and their children (Nick, Erika, Tim, Joella), Nicole, David, Daniel Dunbar and Kim, Brent(LaTonya), Michele McLean.
Predeceased by husband Mac in 2007, daughter in law Ginnette Dunbar, 2 sisters; Tinni and Toni, 2 brothers; Herman and Jan
A memorial service was held in the United Church in North Portal on Sept 16/13 officiated by Brenna Nickel with internment in the North Portal cemetery. Arrangements were made by Orsted Funeral Home, Carlyle, Sk. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to Moose Mtn. Lodge, Carlyle, Sk.
Thank you
We would like to thank all of Mom's friends for their kindness and friendship throughout all of her life. She had many wonderful friends who she thought so much of. You are a part of why she had a good life. Thanks to Brenna and Emily and the North Portal UCW for your part in Mom' s service. We would like to thank friends for food, flowers, kind words and memorial donations since Mom's passing. To the personal caregivers at Moose Mtn. Lodge who cared for and became friends of Mom during the last 3.5 yrs. we extend a huge thank you.
Sincerely, Larry, Kevin, Marsha and families.
