The family of Dorothy Cheyne (nee McLean) wish to announce that she passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 17, 2016 at Saanichton Peninsula Hospital in Saanichton, BC. She was predeceased by her parents, her four brothers and two sisters.
Dorothy was born in Saskatoon and resided in Ocean Falls, Campbell River and moved to Kitimat in 1969.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 68 years, Maxwell; daughters Cheryl (Doug) and Barbara (Roy); granddaughters Kellie (Bernie), Kim, Shannon (Jeremy), Tracee (Lonny) and Camille (Micheal) and great-grandchildren Hayden, Kassondra, Kelsea, Karlee, Joshua, Mackenzie, Harper, Luca, Jaxon and Kaia. She will be sadly missed by all her relatives and friends.
Dorothy was a staple of many local community groups no matter where she lived. She volunteered for 60 years with the B.C. Association of Hospital Auxiliaries, was original member of the B.C. Seniors Games, started the Kitimat Seniors Centre, active member of the Kitimat Tennis and Badminton Clubs, Leader in the Girl Guides Association, and long-time member of the United Church, including CGIT Leader. She was an avid gardener and accomplished seamstress.
Dorothy and Maxwell moved to sunnier weather in 2014 to reside at Norgarden Estates in Sidney by the Sea.
A Family Tea was held on Friday, April 22, 2016 in Victoria to celebrate her life.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ambrose Marsh for his kind care during her last two years.
Donations can be made in the memory of Dorothy to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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My sincere condolences to you Max and your family.
I will always remember Dorothy as an involved, fair, no nonsense person, and I loved her for that. Lots of good memories of the Sr. Games.
My thoughts are with you all.
Alie Toop, Terrace B.C.
So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She was the First Lady of badminton and taught me to play and welcomed me to Kitimat in1973.
Gene & Gloria
It is deep sadness we extend our condolences to Max and family. I certainly have to agree Dorothy was icon in our community. She carried a wealth of information of all the many organizations. Of which so many she belonged to. Dorothy is and will be missed by all that knew her. I personally will miss her wisdom and friendship. We had this also is extended to Max for they were both more than just Friends.
So sorry to hear of your (and our) loss of Dorothy. Kemano has dynamos, Kitimat had Dorothy. My sympathy and best wishes to you and your family.
Barbara Neraasen