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
44 Responses
Dear Max and family. So sad hearing about Dorothy’s passing.Our condolences.
Wonderful memories of a life well lived by a lady who devoted so much of her time and energy in service to her community.Thank you,dear Dorothy.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
From your Dunn Street neighbours …The Jay Family
Wonderful memories of a life well lived and an individual who devoted so much of her energy and time for the betterment of her community. Thank you, dear Dorothy.
Deepest sympathy to all the family from your Dunn Street neighbours.
The Jay Family
Sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. Condolences to her friends and family at this sad time. She was a huge part of our history here in Kitimat, especially at KGH with the Hospital Auxilliary. Dedicated volunteers like Dorothy are a rare breed. She will be missed. God bless.
Barb, Roy and Family,
Our sincerest condolences, your Mom will be sadly missed. She was such a huge part of the community, she will be missed by so many.
She will always be with you in your hearts.
Sincerely
Bill and Diana Robinson
BARB, TRACEE, MR. CHEYNE:
PLEASE RECEIVE OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES AT THIS TIME.
DOROTHY CERTAINLY WAS A LADY OF TREMENDOUS ENERGY, TALENT AND HARD WORK.
JUST AS SHE TRUSTED IN HER SAVIOUR, SO WILL SHE REST IN PEACE.
(SPECIAL BLESSING TO OUR FAMILY; DOROTHY’S GRANDDAUGHTER TRACEE IS OUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW.)
LOUIS & PAM
To Max and Family,
Our deepest Sympathy no Dorothy’s passing, she was an Icon of Kitmat and a wonderful volunteer on various organizations in Kitimat our thoughts are with you all
RIP Dorothy!
Dear Max . . . So very sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing.
A wonderful lady with a tremendous amount of determination and energy, Dorothy was an icon in our community. We’ve miss you both this past 2 years.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dear Max, thinking of you at this sad time. Dorothy had amazing strength and determination, she will be missed by many.
condolences,
Lisa Frazer
My condolences to Dorothy’s family and friends; may she rest in heavenly peace.