Doreen Lillian Sykes

Doreen Sykes passed away at Country Meadows on March 18, 2025

Mom was born in 1941, to Frank and Edna Wareham. The last and only girl of eight children. Mom was raised in the Glendale District and attended school there as well as at Neepawa Collegiate. She was very active in sports. Baseball, curling, and bowling, which she carried on with throughout her life. She was an avid gardener, both vegetable and flowers. She was always transplanting or moving something, including furniture. You never knew how the furniture would be arranged when you went to visit. Mom had a few jobs over the years, but bookkeeping was her main interest. She did books for a few businesses in town. Harris Pharmacy was her longest and last employment. She enjoyed working at all of her jobs and made a lot of lasting friendships along the way. Mom and dad spent many years enjoying the camping life. There was always lots of fun times with great friends and family. They never went too far, and Riverbend Park was definitely a favorite spot. Mom always loved a good wiener roast. (Dad did not!) Mom and dad dearly loved their grandchildren and loved spending time with all of them. They all have special memories that they will continue to cherish.

A few years after dad passed, mom moved to Elks Manor where she enjoyed the companionship of old and new friends. She loved her time there, but the move to KK2 was necessary when dementia started to present itself. She was very happy at KK2 and was always eager and willing to participate in any activity or event that happened to be going on at any particular time of day or night. If you went to visit and couldn’t find her, you just had to follow the sound of her laugh. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there. However, when she started to need a little more care, it was time to move to Country Meadows.

Mom was predeceased by her husband Bill of 43 years, in 2003. Brothers, (Wareham) Art, Jack, Merv, Gerald, Leonard and bonus brother Ralph Nash. Brothers in law, Gerald Sykes and Wayne Griffiths Sister in laws, (Wareham) Dorothy, Sheila, Audrey, Ruby, Hazel, Shirley and Betty. Merle Sykes and June Tremain.

She is survived by her children, Rob (Cindy), Cheryl (Greg), Wayne (Catherine) Her grandchildren, Charlotte, Sarah (Justin), John (Kayla), Kurtis Her great grandchildren, Gabriella, Claire, Joelle, Autumn, Haisley and Brooks. Brothers, Barry (Doreen) Wareham and Glen Wareham Sisters in law, Lila Wareham, Norma Griffiths and Sandra Nash. Along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to thank everyone who made a difference in mom’s life. Whether it was through friendship, concern, or care. We will be forever grateful.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to KK2 or Country Meadows activity departments, or the Neepawa Bird Sanctuary.

White’s Funeral Home was in care of arrangements. 

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