Dorothy Christina
Date de décès : 31 août 2008
‘Dot’ Avery 73, Canso, Guysborough County Dorothy Christina ‘Dot’ Avery, 73, Canso, Guysborough County, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at home following a brief illness. Born in Canso, she was a daughter of Edna (Feltmate), Canso and the late John ‘Jack’ Bond. ‘Dot’ was a lifelong resident of Canso and worked for many years in the dietary department of Eastern Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Star of the Sea parish, Canso. ‘Dot’ was an avid traveller who fondly enjoyed trips with her family and friends to various locations. She also loved to crochet, which many people say was her greatest talent. Many of her creations have been donated to local fundraisers as prizes and gifts. She is survived by her daughter, Juanita MacPhee, Dartmouth; granddaughter, Wendy Avery (Jason Blinkhorn), South Side Boularderie; special friend and companion, Rob Greencorn; sisters, Stella (Joe) Rideout, Canso, Marion Dort, Hazel Hill, Catherine (Laurie) Phillips, Dartmouth, Myrna (Everett) Bouchie, Little Dover; brothers, Roland, Johnnie, Arnold, all of Canso; aunt, Jenny Grover, Bayfield; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Emmett, brothers, Stanley, Ralph, Lloyd, infant sister, Mary, son-in-law, Leo MacPhee, brother-in-law, Nelson Dort, sister-in-law, Mary Bond. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., today (Wednesday) in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m., Thursday in Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Star of the Sea Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com.
