Portrait of Dorthy Lillian Elizabeth Dawson
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Dorthy Lillian Elizabeth Dawson

October 23, 1922 – May 18, 2022
Lived 99 years
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Dorothy's family announces her peaceful passing away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Satellite Health Centre in her 100th year. Dorothy now joins her beloved husband Jimmy (2011). Dorothy's strength and compassion for others will be forever remembered by her children Ted (Fran), Barbara (Bob), and Beverley (Eric), by her grandchildren Jim, Cam, Kevin, Cathy, Rob, Heather, and Brian as well as by her 14 great grandchildren; all of whom she cherished deeply. Dorothy shared a special bond with her sister Helen and will be greatly missed by her brothers Bob and Steve. Dorothy inspired those she met with her warm and loving heart and strong independent nature and she will be held in the hearts of her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

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1922
Born October 23
1928
Dorthy was 6 when Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin
1939
Dorthy was 17 when Canada declared war on Germany as World War II began
1945
Dorthy was 23 when World War II ended
1950
Dorthy was 28 when the Korean War began
1967
Dorthy was 45 when Expo 67 opened in Montreal for Canada's centennial
1976
Dorthy was 54 when the Summer Olympics opened in Montreal
1989
Dorthy was 67 when the Berlin Wall fell
1992
Dorthy was 70 when the Toronto Blue Jays became the first Canadian team to win the World Series
2000
Dorthy was 78 when the world entered 2000 with few Y2K computer problems
2010
Dorthy was 88 when Sidney Crosby's golden goal won Olympic gold in Vancouver
2022
Passed away May 18, age 99
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