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Dorothy Colleeta Romagnoli Obituary
Dorothy Colleeta (Manley) Romagnoli
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Dorothy, who after 97 years went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2025.
She leaves behind a son, Armand (Irene), son Brian, and daughter Janice (John). Pre-deceased by her husband, John (2001); brothers Ross (Helen) Manley, Roy and Paul Manley; sister Christine (Ron) Moffat; survived by sister-in-law Jean (Edward) Romagnoli; pre-deceased by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of the Romagnoli, Morrison, Fracchioni and Sisler families; and survived by many nieces and nephews.
Born on February 4, 1928 in St.Catharines, ON, Dorothy was raised in a Christian family by her parents Arnold and Gladys Manley in nearby Vineland, where she attended the Public School and Pentecostal Church. In her teen years, the family moved to Beamsville, where she attended Beamsville High School and joined the choir of Trinity United Church. Early on, her talent for singing was noticed and further advanced by studying at the Royal Hamilton Conservatory. In the years following, her voice would grace countless weddings, funerals, concerts and events throughout Niagara and southern Ontario. For many years, Dorothy was the soprano soloist in the region-wide, 100-voice Centennial Choir based in Lincoln, and later the Niagara Chamber Choir and Andante Celtic Choir. By mid-life, her social network had expanded through volunteerism and became a successful sales representative for Beauty Counselors of Canada.
Dorothy met the love of her life, John Romagnoli through church socials and their mutual interest in music. After their marriage at Trinity United Church in 1951, they had three children and attended Welland Avenue United Church in St.Catharines before returning to Beamsville to establish a homestead. After 50 years of marriage and John’s passing, Dorothy moved back to Vineland, but continued her ties with Trinity United Church.
Dorothy had a passion for life, and encouraged her children to follow their dreams, no matter how great or small. Our family is truly grateful for the loving care she received these past 16 months from the pastors, doctors, nurses, PSWs and dieticians at her final residence at United Mennonite Home in Vineland.
The family will receive friends at Trinity United Church, 4287 William Street, Beamsville on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10 am, followed by a funeral service at 11 am. Interment to follow at Mount Osborne Cemetery; followed by a light lunch at Tallman Funeral Homes Fireside Room, 3277 King Street in Vineland. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to either Trinity United Church Beamsville or United Mennonite Home.
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February 4 1928
February 11 2025
Death notice for the town of: Beamsville, Province: Ontario
death notice Dorothy Colleeta Romagnoli February 4 1928
February 11 2025
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February 11 2025
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February 11 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
