Died peacefully in Glengarry Hospital, having been predeceased by her husband Russell Andrew Spence (1999).
She is survived by: her daughter Sharon Duncan; son Ron Spence; four grand children: Victoria (Neal) Fennell; Mark (Pam) Duncan; Chris Duncan; and Kaley (Clay) Leeson; three great grandchildren (Kezia; Yemima and Keren). And of course, her beloved dog, Jabberwalkie.
She was born in Saskatoon on March 27,1920, and moved to Victoria in 1928.
Dorothy was a significant part of Victoria’s Masonic community: twice Worthy Matron, Order of the Eastern Star Victoria Chapter #17; and B.C.’s Grand Representative to New Hampshire; Queen, Daughters of the Nile, Miriam Temple #2, and the Supreme Goodwill Ambassador to the West.
She was a proud member of Miriam Temple Patrol and a Past Noble Grand of the Colfax-Rebekas, Lodge # 1.
Dorothy was also an active lawn bowler at the Lake Hill Club (along with Russell), as well as a constant gardener.
The family wish to thank the staff of Chandler Unit A, Glengarry Hospital.
There will be a quiet celebration – at her request – of Dorothy’s life, by her family.
Tributes, if desired, may be sent as donations to Glengarry’s Patient Enhancement Program, Chandler Unit, 1780 Fairfield St, Victoria. V8S 1G7.
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