Phyllis May Colvin
On December 22, 2025, with family by her side, Phyllis May Colvin (née Hooper), beloved wife of Fred Colvin, passed away peacefully at Boyne Lodge. Although living with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease for over a decade, Phyllis remained an inspiration to us all, forever instilling the importance of love and life.
The daughter of Margaret and Browning Hooper of Sperling, Man., Phyllis was born on July 31, 1950, in Carman. Phyllis was raised on the family farm and completed her schooling at Sperling School and Carman Collegiate and subsequently worked in numerous offices in Winnipeg prior to her marriage to Fred on August 3, 1974. Phyllis and Fred lived and raised their family in Souris, Man.; Redcliffe, Australia; Elm Creek, Man.; Morden, Man.; and Carman, Man. For many years, Phyllis was a stay-at-home mom and also worked in office roles and in nursery and elementary schools as a learning assistant.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Fred, and their four children: Caddie and Patrick Crampton (Wrenly, Josie, and Auden); Brooke and Justyn Pisa (Rhodes and Vaughn); Andrew and Mélissa Tovar Colvin (Esmé and Florin); and Grant and Rebecca Colvin (Lula and Hooper); and, of course, her faithful comfort dog, Poppy. She is also survived by her sister Lois and Bernard Lecuyer; her brother Gary Hooper and Barb Doerksen; and sisters- and brothers-in-law, Elaine Ganske, Lynda and Doug Michie, and Judy Hooper, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Phyllis was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Glen Hooper; her brother-in-law, Raymond Ganske; and her parents-in-law, Carm and Vera Colvin.
Phyllis was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She loved her family and loved to have fun. Her endearing laugh will never be forgotten. She enjoyed shopping for antiques and decorating her home with her “unique” finds. Philly May was forever tidying, but when she finally relaxed, she loved to read, watch a good movie while cuddling with Poppy, or sit with her favourite people, listening to music around a campfire. Her love and the lessons she taught her children will carry on for generations. She taught us all the importance of hugging each other and always saying, “I love you.”
The family would like to thank the devoted staff at Boyne Lodge for the wonderful care Phyllis received over the past three and a half years, as well as the Home Care staff who supported her for several years prior to her moving to the lodge.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boyne Lodge Campus Charity, Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, or a charity of one’s choice.
On December 22, 2025, with family by her side, Phyllis May Colvin (née Hooper), beloved wife of Fred Colvin, passed away peacefully at Boyne Lodge. Although living with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease for over a decade, Phyllis remained an inspiration to us all, forever instilling the importance of love and life.
The daughter of Margaret and Browning Hooper of Sperling, Man., Phyllis was born on July 31, 1950, in Carman. Phyllis was raised on the family farm and completed her schooling at Sperling School and Carman Collegiate and subsequently worked in numerous offices in Winnipeg prior to her marriage to Fred on August 3, 1974. Phyllis and Fred lived and raised their family in Souris, Man.; Redcliffe, Australia; Elm Creek, Man.; Morden, Man.; and Carman, Man. For many years, Phyllis was a stay-at-home mom and also worked in office roles and in nursery and elementary schools as a learning assistant.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Fred, and their four children: Caddie and Patrick Crampton (Wrenly, Josie, and Auden); Brooke and Justyn Pisa (Rhodes and Vaughn); Andrew and Mélissa Tovar Colvin (Esmé and Florin); and Grant and Rebecca Colvin (Lula and Hooper); and, of course, her faithful comfort dog, Poppy. She is also survived by her sister Lois and Bernard Lecuyer; her brother Gary Hooper and Barb Doerksen; and sisters- and brothers-in-law, Elaine Ganske, Lynda and Doug Michie, and Judy Hooper, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Phyllis was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Glen Hooper; her brother-in-law, Raymond Ganske; and her parents-in-law, Carm and Vera Colvin.
Phyllis was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She loved her family and loved to have fun. Her endearing laugh will never be forgotten. She enjoyed shopping for antiques and decorating her home with her “unique” finds. Philly May was forever tidying, but when she finally relaxed, she loved to read, watch a good movie while cuddling with Poppy, or sit with her favourite people, listening to music around a campfire. Her love and the lessons she taught her children will carry on for generations. She taught us all the importance of hugging each other and always saying, “I love you.”
The family would like to thank the devoted staff at Boyne Lodge for the wonderful care Phyllis received over the past three and a half years, as well as the Home Care staff who supported her for several years prior to her moving to the lodge.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boyne Lodge Campus Charity, Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, or a charity of one’s choice.