Obituary of Erma Dempsey

ERMA “CHESS” DEMPSEY (nee Grohs) It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Chess, beloved wife of Gerald “Gerry” Dempsey, in the early evening hours of Friday, October 11, 2013 at Regina Wascana Grace Hospice at the age of 82. Predeceased by her father, mother, and five siblings, she is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Gerry; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marg and Tom Molyneux. Born and raised in Dysart, SK, Chess received her schooling in Dysart and went on to graduate from the Grey Nuns School of Nursing in 1952. She was employed at the Grey Nuns / Pasqua Hospital as a staff nurse and eventually the Head Nurse in the Emergency Department, progressing to a Supervisory position in Emergency, ICU/CCU and the OR. Chess dedicated her career to the health profession, retiring from the Plains Health Centre in 1986 where she was employed as the Employee Health Nurse. Upon retiring, she was credited with the establishment of the first Chronic Pain Group in Regina. Throughout her life, she maintained many long-term friendships and was a gentle, compassionate, gracious lady who will be missed. Heaven now has another angel. Service of Remembrance will be held at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 2049 Scarth Street, Regina, SK on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment. Special thanks to Chaplains Cliff, Carla and Jennifer and all the wonderful staff at William Booth involved in caring for Chess during the past few months. Also, thank you to niece Sandra and her husband Sam, dear friends Bonnie, Louise and Virginia for their caring and assistance and to the staff at Marion Revera for going out of their way to accommodate Gerry during the past several months. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Chess, may do so to Regina Wascana Grace Hospice, 50 Angus Road, Regina, SK, S4R 8P6. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com