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Peacefully at Extendicare Cobourg on December 29th, 2018 in her 94th year. Born Steyning England, April 18th, 1925 – daughter of the late William & Mary Gardner-Stanbridge of England. Pre-deceased by her husband Mike Kowalec and granddaughter Susan Selzer. Mother of Mary Johann (David), Shirley Selzer (Bruce), Robert Linton (Barbara), Vernabelle Hardy (Sylvester), Patricia Lennan and Garth Linton (Vashti). Survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Dorothy was known as D.K. from the Dutch Oven, the Jam Lady or Grandma Dorothy to her many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 12th, 2019 from 1-4 pm. in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, 30 King Street East, Cobourg, with words of remembrance at 2 pm. Interment in Cobourg Union Cemetery at a later date. If desired donations may be made to the Northumberland Humane Society, Shelter of Hope or Alzheimer Society. The family would like to thank all the staff at Extendicare Cobourg and Dr. Nearing and his staff for all their care and love. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.
Sending our condolences to the family and friends of Dorothy!Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.Sincerely,The staff at Hear Right Canada-Riana, Andrea and Maggie
Shirlley, so sorry to hear of your Moms passing.
We are sorry for your loss. Trish. I know your mom is very well remembered for many things, like her lovely smile every day at the Dutch and her birthday wishes on CHUC. We’ll be making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society in her memory.
Always happy to welcome everyone, she was. I don't ever remember her not smiling. She will be greatly missed. We will always have the wonderful memories of her in our hearts forever. You will be forever loved , I will see you soon grandma!Our deepest condolences Jenny and Brian
DK will always have a piece of my heart! She always said id lose that fat one day. And when i did, she lent me the money to get a skin surgery i needed. She was that person who helped everyone. I loved her so much and will miss her that much xo
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We are so sorry for your loss. Jim said she always left treats in the mail box on his route when he was delivering the mail. She was such lady and was always smiling. She will be missed by so many. The Jubenville/Clarke family Sending all our love at this difficult time
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Pat and Mary. It was a pleasure getting to know Dorothy in my time at TOPH, and again at the hospital. She had a wonderful attitude about life and I was lucky to meet her! Please give my condolences to your family. Take care of yourself and hopefully our paths cross again soon!
I am so sad to hear of Dorothy's passing. I so enjoyed my talks with her when we met. She was a special lady. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Dear Pat, please express my deepest sympathies to you and your family at the loss of your mom. I have very fond memories of her even in the short time I knew her. Again sorry for your loss Adele