Audrey McDougall Obituary, Death – After her mother’s death, Janet McDougall Gudbjartson of Gimli, Canada, wrote: On January 19, 85-year-old Audrey Dorothy McDougall, nee Challen, died peacefully. Bill and Dorothy Challen had Mum in Send, Surrey, England, on April 28, 1937. Her brother-in-law Dickie Bird, Raymond Challen, and Marg died before her. Sister Pauline Bird lives at New Milton, England. Mum worked at her folks’ Send Service Garage for years. She was a devoted mother of Janet McDougall Gudbjartson, Ian McDougall, and Beth Ohnysty (nee McDougall). She loved her six grandchildren, Brodie, Conor, and Declen McDougall,
Aiden and Wilson Ohnysty, and Oliver Gudbjartson. Scott, Robin, and Dean’s mother-in-law was equally devoted. When talking about her grandchildren, Mum felt proud. Mum left many Vesterland friends behind. Brenda and Harry’s many Christmases for us made us lifelong friends. Sue, Carol O., Florence, Carol S, and her Vesterland Villa neighbors helped Mum in her last years. Her wartime childhood shaped her fighting spirit and perseverance. In Plymouth, Mum became a nurse and midwife, delivering almost 3,000 babies. She became a maternity head nurse in Kenora, Ontario, after immigrating to Canada in 1965.
Winnipeg’s Misericordia Hospital, then Thunder Bay Hospital. While working in Kenora, Mum married Allan McDougall. In 1976, they moved to Gimli, and she enjoyed being involved. Her accomplishments included life membership in the Kinettes Club, board involvement in the Gimli Handivan, and community concert bells engagement. Mum loved St Bartholomew Anglican Church at Winnipeg Beach. Our mother loved pets, cats, fish, and rabbits. She loves everyone. The Gimli Children’s Centre’s wonderful staff welcomed Mum back to work. She worked as a Teaching Assistant at Gimli High School till retirement.
Mum taught her children to love travel, which started with family road trips to Devon and Cornwall. That was her preferred method of learning about different cultures. We enjoyed her European hitchhiking. Mum and her companion Gwen cruised Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, Japan, Russia, and China. family Christmas trip to Mexico. She never reached New Zealand, but her children will finish her journey.
“My bank account, home, and automobile won’t matter in 100 years. I helped a child, so the world would be better.” anonymously.
Audrey McDougall improved our world and inspired us with her service.
Our Hero departs and joins the planet’s spirit. The family thanks Dr. Adegbesan and his staff for their exceptional care of Mum throughout the years. Donna leads Health Science Centre Unit GB2 and Gimli Community Health Centre support, nursing, and assistance employees. You all worked hard to help us care for Mum in her final months. Her entire Home Care team. A memorial service will follow. Instead of flowers, donate to CNIB Guide Dogs Program or Gimli Humane Society, Audrey’s favorite charity.