Obituary for
Dorothy May Black (Skeet)
Black, Dorothy May (nee Skeet)
January 11, 1935 – May 22, 2019
Quietly at home with her husband and family at her side. A devoted wife and mother, she leaves behind her husband Douglas, daughters Dorothy (Dori), Diane, her son Donald and eight grandchildren. All of us forever grateful for her wisdom and selfless care. She is also survived by her very dear sister, Betty. Dorothy was born and grew up on a farm near Arran Sask. She attended the University of B.C. where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree and where she met her husband. They then lived in many parts of the country including Northern B.C., Newfoundland, Southern Ontario, Northern Ontario, then finally Eastern Ontario where they made their retirement home. Dorothy and Doug were united in marriage for over 60 years. Dorothy was a self taught, but very accomplished artist, and she leaves a treasured legacy of art. Her own home and those of her children are brightened with watercolour flower studies, oils of Newfoundland scenes, still lifes and several experimental techniques. Among her works was a collection of botanical studies of the wild flowers or Newfoundland. These have been published in the book, “Wildflowers of Newfoundland and Labrador”. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, 15 Gore St. West, Perth. In her memory, donations to St. Paul’s United Church or to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
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Black Skeet 1935 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Smiths-Falls, Province: Ontario