Obituary for
Dorothy Blakey
Finally now reunited with the love of her life, Dorothy passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her son’s home in Edmonton.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Brian, she is survived by her son, Mark (Radeana); daughter, Sarah (John); grandchildren, Micki, Khale, Sherylyn, Danielle and Debbie; great-grandchildren, Austin, Evelyn, CJ, Aria & Rhys; as well as many friends and extended family members throughout Canada and the United Kingdom.
Born and raised in Bolton, England, Dorothy was a graduate of the University of Manchester where she met Brian, a fellow student in the French department. Brian’s career as a university lecturer took the couple to several locations throughout England and Scotland, before bringing them to Canada in 1969, when he took a position at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
Following Brian’s death in 1979, she headed west and spent a few years in Victoria, BC before ultimately returning to Ontario.
A French teacher by profession, Dorothy also had a lifelong love of the fine arts. She was an accomplished piano player, composer, actress and writer, on both an amateur and professional level.
Our family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to Dr. Ernest Hajcsar at EH2 Medical Associates in Burlington, Ontario and to Dr. Amber Peters at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta for their exceptional guidance and care during these past few months.
There will be no service by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dorothy Lees-Blakey memorial scholarship at Bolton School, Chorley New Road, Bolton, England BL1 4PA.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dorothy
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Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta