MARSHALL, Dorothy Gwyndolyn (nee Gleed)

MARSHALL, Dorothy Gwyndolyn (nee Gleed)passed away peacefully at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas, Ontario on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was 94.

Loving wife of the late Murray Gordon Marshall (2009). Devoted mother to Susan, Gwyn and the late Craig (2002). Respected mother-in-law to Jurgen Lindhorst and Zigmund Spak. Special “Mom” to Tracey Hayes. Proud grandmother and loving friend to Jonathan Lindhorst (Mari Poller), Christopher Lindhorst (Arielle Coomara) and Kristyn Spak. Much loved big sister to her brothers, the late Gordon Gleed, and Dale Gleed (Barbara). Dorothy will be missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and by the many people who have been her friends over the years.

She was a proud graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Hamilton – Class of February, 1946. She was active in the St. Joseph’s Alumni Association and its Executive, serving four years as President. Honorary Life Member and Past President of the Women’s Canadian Club. Activbe in Probus Club, book club and many others. We are proud of the work she and Murray dedicated to the RCAF Benevolent Association, a group that provided support to RCAF veterans and their families.

Dorothy wanted to give recognition to her friend Marjorie Brown of Victoria, BC, as well as her Ancaster friends Anne Tyrell, Joan Young and Les Souter. She also wanted to thank her amazing neighbours on Abbey Close who were so kind and helpful. She also gratefully acknowledges the work of the PSWs who also helped provide the support she needed so that she could remain in her home until very recently.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, 272 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON, on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation at Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home, 378 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, ON, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Matthew’s House, or a charity of your choice.