Sonya (Hickman)(Kelner) Dodd

Sonya Jeanette Dodd      

July 9, 1936 - March 17, 2020

Peacefully, on March 17, 2020, Sonya passed away with family by her side.

She is survived by her two sons Reid (Marielle) and Brent; grandchildren Karl (Ashley) and Lindsay (Matthew); and great grandson Brody. She is predeceased by husbands Charlie Kelner and later Jim Dodd

Sonya was passionate about several causes throughout her life and always gave her everything into each project she took on. She was an avid member of the Our Lady of the Lake Church, a Councillor for the town of Winnipeg Beach and president of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Winnipeg Beach Legion for 12 years. She was the driving force behind the Gateway Foundation and towards the construction and management of the Isfeld Villa. Sonya contributed to these and so many other organizations. Sonya also loved to curl and managed the bar at the curling rink for a couple of years. She did all of this while continuing to be a cheerleader for her family.

Sonya will be greatly missed but will live on through these causes. Her goal was to leave the world a better place than how she found it—and we believe she succeeded. Rest in peace Mom, Grandma and dear friend.

We would like to thank Dr. Ade and all of the wonderful staff at Gimli Hospital for taking such good care of Sonya.

Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.

Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli  in care of arrangements.

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