Dorothy Elizabeth LaGasse, a long time resident of Kamloops and Pritchard, passed on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the age of 80 years, in the Pine Grove Seniors Home.

She is survived by her loving husband Lyle, children Cathy Morrell of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Pat (Ron) Joorisity of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jeannette (Brian) Wright of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ken (Enid) Martin of Kamloops, BC and Nancy (Richard) Bennett of Sooke, BC; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; brother Ernie (Pam) Potts of Prince George and sister Marg (Scotty) McNiven of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Dorothy was born in 1931 in Eston, Saskatchewan, she was the second of three children and raised five of her own. After moving to Kamloops in 1972, she worked many years at the Royal Inland Hospital. Dorothy was a loving mother and a pleasure to know. She enjoyed many good years with her husband Lyle, hunting and fishing. Dorothy also enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing and quilting. She had a heart of Gold.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Pine Grove for their loving care.

There will be no formal service as per Dorothy's request.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
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