Obituary of Licia Dodok
Dodok, Licia (nee Lanzellotti)
A resident of Chatham, Licia passed peacefully surrounded by her family at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Monday, January 22, 2018 in her 61st year after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer.
Licia was the daughter of the late Luca & Santina Lanzellotti.
Devoted wife of 32 years to Michael Dodok.
Loving mother of Christina Walker (Brandan) of Mississauga, Matthew Dodok & Nicholas Dodok, both of Chatham.
Nonna of Peyton.
Sister of Louisa Pilfold (Randy) of Vancouver & Leah Lanzellotti of Abbotsford.
Missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.
Born in Prince Rupert, BC, where she began her teaching career. After meeting & marrying Mike, Licia moved to Kent County where she continued her love of teaching as a Resource Teacher for the St. Clair Catholic School Board. Licia loved to garden, travel, and had a love for nature. Her love for nature was shown by helping Mike with the family farm & apiary. She also had a love for reading and enjoyed getting together with her Book Club Friends. She was a devoted Parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church & a member of the Catholic Women’s League.
Licia was a strong & inspirational wife and mother, who never gave up & fought to the very end.
The family would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to the staff & volunteers at the Chatham-Kent Hospice, the wonderful nursing staff at the Oncology Department at the CKHA with a special thank you to Dr. Melissa Johnston.
Family to receive friends on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm & 7:00 – 9:00 pm at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. Vigil Prayers will take place at 7:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 145 Victoria Avenue, Chatham at 1:00 pm.
Interment to follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Licia may be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation and to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street,
Chatham, Ontario
519 351 2040
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Licia
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Death notice for the town of: Chatham, Province: Ontario