Doris Irene Shorten
Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Passed on: November 19th, 2009
Doris Shorten of Moncton passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Moncton Hospital with her family at her side. She was born ‘earlier’ in the last century in New Waterford, N.S.
She was the daughter of the late Margaret (Skidmore) MacKay and the late William MacKay and was predeceased by her seven siblings, sisters Leona, Marjorie and Beryl and brothers, Corliss, Kenneth, Kelvin and Russell.
Doris was a graduate of the Halifax Children’s Hospital and met her husband, the late Commander Harry Shorten, at a reception onboard HMCS Haida in Halifax harbor in wartime.
Life in the navy meant many moves. Daughter Debbie (Husband Robert Scott and daughter Brittany, Fredericton, N.B.) was born in Churchill, Man., and daughter Janet (Husband Tom Foster - Denver, Colorado) was born in Ottawa. They also lived in England, Virginia and a number of locations across Canada.
In 1969 the family moved to Moncton and Doris became involved with many community organizations. She served on the board of the YWCA and was involved in the Christmas Boutique and the Quilt Fair for many years. She was a long time member of ITC – and was a Toastmistress. She also enjoyed serving on the Moncton Symphony Committee and Foundation. She was an ardent Liberal and was a member of the Moncton South Women’s Liberal Association as well as the Federal Liberal Party.
Doris lived life to the fullest and was always open for a new adventure involving family and friends, or a lively debate about politicians. Her independent spirit helped her to remain active in her later years, even operating the snowblower in her eighties.
In addition to Debbie and Janet and their families, Doris is also survived by her dear friend, Anita Connors, and many adored nieces and nephews.
At her request there will be no visitation. Committal services will be held in Cape Breton at a later date.
In memory of Doris, donations to Friends of the Moncton Hospital or Calvin United Church in New Waterford, C.B. would be appreciated.
