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Dorothy 'Dottie' Rudderham

Dorothy 'Dottie' Rudderham

Born In: Sydney
Born: December 22nd, 1933

Passed on: October 3rd, 2016

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Cecilia Rudderham on October 3, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Sydney, December 22, 1933, she was the eldest daughter of the late James and Lillian (Carew) Gill. She was a longtime member of the Lingan Golf Club and the Sydney Curling Club. Dorothy spent many hours knitting for her family and beloved grandchildren. Later when her eyes failed her, she would knit by touch. She never lost her sense of humour.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Nelson; four daughters, Gail (Martin Chernin), Kim (Arno Raymakers), Lynn (Jared Wolfe) and Lori Rudderham; two sons, Nelson and Dwight (Maria O’Hearn); seven grandchildren, Adam, Shaun, Jeffery, Jocelyn, Jillian, Samantha, Nessa and great-granddaughter, Gianna. Also by sisters, Shirley Howell, Marie ‘Nikki’ Kay, Lillian ‘Cookie’ Gale and Geraldine ‘Dubba’ Gill and brothers, Alfie and Billy. She was predeceased by her brother, John ‘Bunny’ Gill; stepbrother, Tom and stepsisters, Theresa, Rita, Mary and Catherine. Visitation for Dorothy will take place from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday October 5 at TW Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Friday October 7 at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys with Rev Bill Burke officiating. Burial to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Society and the CND Health Centre. Memorials can be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or the Cancer Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences can be made by visiting www.twcurry.com.


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