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Doreen Peterson
August 26, 1926 - November 26, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">PETERSON, Doreen Joyce <br />1926 - 2015 <br /> <br />Doreen Joyce Peterson passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Doreen was born in Edmonton on August 26, 1926 and grew up in the Mellowdale and Barrhead areas. Doreen, lovingly known as Oma, was an adventurous cook who delighted her family with her detailed meals and desserts. Her warm bread fresh from the oven, cookies and cabbage rolls were anticipated favorites. Always ready for adventure, Doreen and Vern loved travelling the world, her favorite destination being Hawaii. Doreen was a talented seamstress and crafter, always creating special gifts for her family. Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Vernon, her four children; Brian (Sharon), Brenda, Carole (Ron) Villeneuve, and Gordon (Shannon), six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Shirley (Tom) Roddick, and her brother, Howard (Carmen) Bender. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Richmond (1955), brother George, grandson Ben, and parents; Matthew and Grace Bender. The family would like to thank the staff of the Red Deer Regional Hospital for the care and comfort they provided Doreen in her last days. A Memorial Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Doreen&rsquo;s honour may be made directly to the Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation, 202, 5913 &ndash; 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4C4.</div>