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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Dear Cheyne Family, Thinking of you during this difficult time. Dorothy was a volunteer dynamo in the community of Kitimat including many years volunteering for the Aluminum City Telethon. Before Max and Dorothy moved away, Dorothy brought all the Telethon scrapbooks she had compiled for each year to the Kitimat Museum & Archives. She was always supportive and a booster of Kitimat, here and abroad when she and Max would travel for the Senior Games to represent Kitimat.
Condolences to Dorothy’s family during this difficult time. Dorothy was a dedicated community member and volunteer, who will be remembered by the many people that knew her. She leaves a legacy that will always be remembered.
Dear Max and Family
I have so many wonderful memories of Dorothy. Trips to Smithers BC, playing bridge, hospital auxiliary. She was a true friend and will be greatly missed by many. Max are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Lorne and Carol Quinn
My condolences to Dorothy’s Family. Your Mother was as you know a wonderful Lady as I spent lots of time getting to know her over the years between the hospital, and extended care ward where she also volunteered her time and other areas of Kitimat. She will be dearly missed and was a joy to know God Bless you all.
Dear Max and family Our sincere Condolences for the loss of your loved one. She will be dearly missed Love from xoxo Dave and Donna Wilson
Dear Max and Family,
So very sad to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She will always be remembered (by me) for her work with the Telethon, but I know she was busy with so many things that made life in Kitimat more enjoyable for so many. Take care.
Love Judy Hunter and family(Max, remember our bridge games)
Dear Max, Barb, Roy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. What an organized and energetic woman she was! Because of this, she created and encouraged so many groups within Kitimat. I first met her through tennis, so many years ago! Dorothy was a force to be reckoned with, and because of her ability to keep so many groups going around Kitimat, she brought so much joy to so many people as we enjoyed the fruits of her labours. Thinking of you all, and hoping you have enjoyed coastal life these past two years, Max!
Dear Max
I was so sorry to hear about Dorothy”s passing. My condolences to you and your family.
I met Dorothy when we went to Kitimat in 1970. I remember she was always so busy helping in so many of the organizations.
With my sympathy
John Paaterson
To Max and Family
MAY you find comfort in all these wonderful messages, knowing is is well remembered. I remember he elegance and how you were always out together. She will be missed. RIP Dorothy
Mary Anne Kukoly
Max and all your family. It was with great sadness that I saw that Dorothy had passed away. My first memories of you folks was when we moved to Kitimat in 1970, Dorothy was a great neighbour to our family. Thanks. Blessings to all of you.