DOROTHY DONNELLY

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• Sandra and Ian and families. I am sorry to hear of the recent loss of your Mom, Dorothy. I cherished your Mom and Dad's friendship over the years and really appreciated your Mom's cookies brought to my office. I enjoyed a visit with her in her Winnipeg apartment, but really missed seeing her in Carman. She has left me with many fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Pam McIntosh, Carman. - Posted by: Pam Mcintosh (friend) on: Nov 28, 2014

• A wonderful friend when I was growing up. I was Ian's first baby-sitter. Well - Sandra's as well. Dorothy was a good friend. I will miss her Christmas Letter. - Posted by: Mary-Ella Proven (Friend) on: Nov 24, 2014

• Sandra, Ian and family please accept our deepest sympathies. Our parents have been greatest friends since your time in Carroll and your Mother and ours have kept in touch and enjoyed each other's company for all those years. I am so sorry we did not receive word until after the service as we would have liked to have been there. Don't cry because it is over. Smile because it happened. Regards from the Turner families. - Posted by: Jack and SharonTurner (Family friends) on: Nov 18, 2014

• Sandra & Ian... so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Your parents were wonderful friends to our father and mother during their years in Carroll and many years after. - Posted by: Craig Turner (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2014

• We wish to extend our condolences to Dorothy's family. She will be sadly missed by them and by the entire church community. We were sorry to miss the funeral but the snow storm in our area made it unwise to go on the highway. - Posted by: Dorothy and Stan McKay (friends) on: Nov 17, 2014

• I would like to join with all who are praying with Dorothy's family and celebrating her life. I am particularly mindful of the hospitality she offered so many of us and have always admired her thoughtfulness and caring. When I had only met Dorothy, she heard of my need through a mutual friend and took shifts by my bedside to offer companionship after cancer surgery. When I couldn't leave hospital without a place to go, she and Ralph invited me into their home for several days of recuperation. What a witness she was to Christian community, offered widely and generously, May God's healing compassion soften your loss, Sandra and Ian, and that of your extended families. - Posted by: Carol L. Hancock (Friend) on: Nov 16, 2014

• Sandra, Ian & families we are so saddened to hear of Dorothy's passing. We met in Carman & living near Ralph & Dorothy we enjoyed many years of friendship. Albert & Dorothy loved to share stories of Gladstone. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great lady. - Posted by: Albert & Ann Holmes (Friend) on: Nov 16, 2014

• Dear Sandra and Ian and families, Donna and I deeply saddened to read of your dear mother's death. We first met your mother and father when they were here in Saskatoon. Our association was brief; nevertheless they touched our lives in profound ways. We were moved by their deep commitment to God and the United Church, their passion for learning, their compassion and love for each other and you their precious children and grandchildren. Dorthy was her own person and was a dear friend to us. We will miss her and her Christmas letters which often contained pictures of you and your children and brief updates as to your activities. We regret that we are not able to attend the Service of Celebration and share this time with you. Know that we are with you in spirit and we will hold you close in our thoughts and prayer. Warm regards with affection, Don and Donna - Posted by: Don and Donna Barss (Friends) on: Nov 16, 2014

• We met Dorothy when she moved into Fred Douglas Place. I remember her as always being on the go and very social. On one occasion we were able to offer her assistance with something and she surprised us with a wonderful pie in return. She will be sadly missed at Fred Douglas Place. - Posted by: Chris & Bob Milloy (Neighbors) on: Nov 15, 2014

• My condolences to Sandra, Ian and families. Your Mom was quite an amazing woman and she and your Dad were huge supporters of me going into the ministry. Their home was always welcoming, and Dorothy was always quick with the teapot. Her hospitality was gracious and loving. I enjoyed singing with her in the Sonatrice Singers. I was always amazed at all the years she drove to work in Winnipeg. Her nursing was key to who she was. I am sorry not to be in Winnipeg to share in the celebration of her life, but my thoughts and prayers are with your families. Love, Dee - Posted by: Dee McEachern (Friend and choir member in Sonatrice Singers) on: Nov 15, 2014

• Strength and peace to Dorothy's beloved family mourning the death of a wonderful woman with a zest for life and living. I am thankful for the opportunity to have visited with Dorothy in recent months, shared some stories and mutual celebrations from shared blessings related to life and work within The United Church of Canada. Sending condolences to family and friends as I will be unable to attend the service. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Adel Compton (friend) on: Nov 15, 2014

• Our friendship with Dorothy (and Ralph) has meant the world to us. We have many fond memories of times together, including the two times Dorothy traveled to Switzerland to visit us. Our quick trip to Taize, France was very moving and definitely a highlight for both Dorothy and myself (Donna). Invitations to supper, singing in Sonatrice, involvement with J-Tones, sharing in the life of Carman United are all part of our cherished times spend with Dorothy. We offer our love and condolences to you, her family. We wish we could be there to give you all a big hug. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Love Donna and Marsh - Posted by: Donna and Marsh Kennedy (Friends from Carman era) on: Nov 15, 2014