McLAREN, Dorothy Elsie
Dorothy Elsie McLaren (nee Simmill) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 13, 2021, in Sudbury, Ontario, at the age of 94.
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Cherished wife of the late James Little McLaren.
Loving mother of Alice of Vancouver, BC; Betty (Charles) Bell of Sicamous, BC; Linda of Jasper, AB; Edward (Lisette) of Azilda, ON and Donald (Susan) of Dorset ON.
Dearly missed by her grandchildren Zechariah (Lidija), Cathleen, Aidan, Eric, Michelle, Renée, Hayley and Riley and great-grandchildren, Martin, Alicia, Adeline and Liam.
Also missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by her parents James (Harry) Henry and Alice Maud Mary Simmill (nee Hodson); siblings Florence Gates of Haileybury, Henry Edward (Ted) Simmill of New Liskeard, Hazel Derby of Iroquois Falls, William Grainger Simmill of Etobicoke and John David Simmill of Chilliwack, BC.
Mom will be remembered for: her big heart, caring ways, the cheerful smile, the warm conversations and the welcome that was extended to everyone that visited the house on the end of Melville Street; her many years of service as the secretary for St. Paul’s United Church of New Liskeard; as well as her contributions and dedication to the UCW and Camp Lorrain Committee.
The family would like to thank all the staff who worked in Lodge 2 at the Pioneer Manor for the fantastic care, love and compassion given to our mother.
A “Celebration of Life” is planned for 1 pm July 15, 2022 at St. Paul’s United Church, with interment to follow at 3 pm at the Valley View Cemetery in New Liskeard, part of the city of Temiskiming Shores, Ontario.
Donations in memory of Dorothy can be made to either: the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada; or to the United Church of Canada Foundation and will be greatly appreciated. www.cooperativefuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dorothy McLaren 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sudbury, Province: Ontario