Born in Lloydminster, the fifth of ten children to Harold and Evelyn Floyd, Dorothy (Dot) grew up in Northern Saskatchewan.
Moving to Halifax after nursing school, she met Gerald, who was interning at the same hospital. After a short courtship, they married in 1950, a marriage that would last 65 years. Moving between Nova Scotia and BC, they settled in Victoria in 1956.
Dorothy enjoyed a variety of sports including tennis, curling, swimming, skiing and lawn bowling. She was a great entertainer for family and friends. She and Gerry travelled extensively making new friends wherever they went. She continued to make friends after going into care in 2023.
After a brief illness, she passed away peacefully with family at her side. Dorothy is survived by her children Pat, Debbie (Brock), and Jen (Ken), grandchildren Harley (Theresa), Eric, Kelly, Jessica, Sarah and Clara, and great grandchildren Wyatt, Olivia and Hunter, her sister Margaret and two sisters in law, Donna and Dorothy. The family would like to thank all her wonderful caregivers at Jubilee House.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dorothy’s favourite charity, the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Merilyn & Dennis Scheck & Family
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Marilyn Turpin I met Dorothy and Gerry at lawn bowling in Oak Bay. We became friends and enjoyed many social
times together. My sympathy to all the family. She was a very special person.
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Brian Board Pat
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I never met her, but her son turned out to be a pretty good person, and she must have been very proud of you. Sincere condolences.
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Donna May To the May Family.
I was very saddened to hear about the passing of my sister in law Dot. I have wonderful memories of this lovely lady and her family. Although a long distance kept us apart; when We did see one another it was a very nice reunion. Our May family from Ontario have honoured Dots wishes and have donated to her favourite charity; the Marmot Recovery Foundation Sending our deepest sympathy to all our Western Mays and families.
Donna May and family
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Norm and Colleen Jones We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Although we did not know her personally, she was obviously a great mom as she raised a wonderful daughter.
Keep the happy memories close and she will always be with you. You are in our thoughts.
Dennis & I have appreciated the years of friendship we shared with my Aunt Dorothy & Gerry May and their family.
We enjoyed swapping travel stories, and many happy memories were made during a ski week at their Whistler condo, shared visits in each other’s homes, and several Floyd Family reunions. For me, it was a seven-decade friendship with my aunt and uncle and those memories will always be cherished.
Sincere condolences to my cousins: Patrick, Deb, & Jen & their families. Our thoughts are with you.