With great sadness we are announcing the passing of Dorothy Ann Harvey of Tottenham, Ontario. She was born in Alliston Ontario on October 21st, 1940 and she passed away peacefully at the age of 76 with family beside her on July 4, 2017. She has left a large family and many good friends.
She is survived by her mother, Winnifred (King) Herron, her 4 loving daughters, Jo-Ann, Janice, Sherry and Jacqueline, five step daughters,and her brother, Robert and sister in-law, Linda. She had 12 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Jack Harvey (1997) and her father, Thomas Herron.
Dorothy was known for her love of gardening, quilting, crafting and pie making. She was always lovingly crafting handmade gifts and loved to do this with her grandchildren. Dorothy’s garden greatly personifies her time with us, a respect and love for new, and growing life, her tending to her garden shows her devotion. She always took the time to enjoy the beautiful space she had built for herself and welcomed others to take part. One of the most important things in Dorothy’s life was her family and her garden. Gardeners are special people who have a love for living things, beautiful flowers and fresh food.
She worked as a special care nurse in neonatal departments in Canada and Britain. She had a special talent with working with infants and young children. She also worked for the Red Cross for a number of years.
Dorothy also loved to travel and would bravely drive across the country on her own seeking new adventures. Just prior to her passing she travelled to Newfoundland, a place she always had wanted to visit.
Among the many things Dorothy did to give back to those around her, was to volunteer in numerous local community organizations to help others close to her and around the world. Dorothy has had an impact on everyone around her and will be greatly missed. Her friends and family are ever grateful to have had her in their lives. We were blessed with many valuable lessons, among them, how to be independent, forgiveness, understanding, and taking the time to listen to people. As she said, we will see her again, when it is time, standing with all the strong women.
There will be no service at her request. Instead, please take some time to plant some flowers, volunteer in your community, donate blood, take a walk in nature, or just enjoy the adventures ahead of you in her honour.
Dorothy’s daughters would like to thank Matthews House Hospice in Alliston for their exceptional care, kindness and support. Any donations to Matthews House in Dorothy’s name would be greatly appreciated. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Diane and Bill Spencer nee Town says
To the family of Dorothy:
She was a pleasant person always smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ann Emmett says
To the family of Dorothy . Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Ann Emmett
Susan Hearty says
To the family of Dorothy
I am sorry for your loss Dorothy was an amazing woman nothing more can be said she will be missed ……til we all meet again
Barb Rowley says
To the family of Dorothy,
My sincere and heartfelt condolences in this time of loss. She was such a kind hearted beautiful person. I got to know her on the weekly outings to the Legion for Dinner with my Dad. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Hugs to you all!
Barb Rowley
Sheila Suknandan says
My condolences to Dorothy’s family. She was a wonderful, kind lady and a very special neighbour to my mother Marge. I always looked forward to seeing her when I came to visit, and we will both miss her very much. We will hold her in our hearts always.
Sheila Suknandan and family.
Bonnie and Doug Cowie says
The world is a better place because Dorothy touched it with warmth, goodness and grace. R.I.P. we will all miss you at the Ladies Auxiliary Meetings.
Michelle Honeywell says
So sad to hear of Dorothy’s passing and sending all our love to the family at this time. She was quite a lady, one in a million and a real treasure. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Dorothy had a real zest for life and lived it to the full. Gifted with so many talents her handmade treasures were greatly appreciated. Such a caring lady with a heart of gold and she never missed a trick. Rest in peace special lady, forever in our hearts, love from Michelle, Simon and Emily xxx
Amanda Ranby psw says
my deepest condolences to the family my husband and I met Dorothy at the Tottenham legion she was a volunteer there and she was allways happy and cheerful serving out the deserts and I would often see her with her mom at Tottenham Tim Hortons RIP Dorothy you will be sadly missed by your friends
Linda Walas says
Dorothy was a very strong independent woman that lived life to the fullest. I always admired her for striking off by herself on one of her adventures. She was a great role model for her four daughters and showed them to be kind and considerate and above all independent. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Natalie Copp says
What a wonderful lady she was I loved her smile and my condolences go out to her family she will be missed and RIP Dorothy.
Jackie and Millard Eccles says
Our thoughts are with Dorothy’s family and friends for the loss of such a lovely and generous person. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Sandy Roach says
A wonderful lady! She lived life to the fullness and I am so sorry for your loss.
Josephine Coupland says
Will be remembered with fondness by Chris,Josie, Jennifer & Lyndsey Coupland
RIP Dorothy x
joan mitchell says
Good Bye my Friend I will miss you Rip
joan mitchell says
Good By my Friend I will miss you Rip