Dorothy passed away peacefully at Bobier Villa on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late William Donald Brintnell (2022) for 61 years. Loving mother of Kim Brintnell, Darlene and Allan Gaudet, and Jo-Ann Foulon and Tony Van Hout. Proud grandma of Andrew (Trista); Tami (Ryan), Nicole (Jeff); Christopher (Ashley), Jenna (Mark), Nicholas (Karley), Kyle (Julie), and Brennan. Adored great-grandma of Brayden, Corbin, Lincoln, Connor, Cameron, Paityn, Charleigh, Alex, Avery, Macie, Joelle, Keagan, Jackson, and Gabriel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Eleanor and Cy Blommaert, Lester and Dianne Heywood, Joan and Dave Goddard, and Marie and Bob Sockett. Predeceased by her parents Eldon and Alva (Elloitt) Heywood, brother Bill Heywood and brothers-in-law Ed Brintnell and Fred Brintnell.
Dorothy started her career as a bank teller with Bank of Montreal in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1968. Through her 38 years of dedication to the bank she attained several advancements moving up the ranks from Teller to Assist Manager, to Manager, and finished off her career as a District Manager, overseeing 17 branches. Dorothy was well respected by her peers, customers and the community in general.
A private family funeral service will be held. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth would be appreciated by the family.
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Cathy Batten
Brintnell & Heywood Families
My deepest condolences to all of you in the passing of Dorothy. Treasure all the wonderful Memories you have of her. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Lynne Dobson
Kim, Darlene, Jo-Ann and family
My condolences on the loss of your Mom. Dorothy was a wonderful person.
As you know your Mom and my Mom were life long friends.
I saw Dorothy and Eleanor a few years ago when we met for breakfast in Exeter, your Mom gave me some old black and white photos of my mom and their friends from their younger, crazy, fun days. It was such a wonderful gift to receive.
Thinking of you, I hope the memories you shared provide some comfort and laughter.
Mary Boyle
To all the Heywood family
My sincere condolences in the loss of Dorothy
Mary
Dianne Beattie
Dear Eleanor and Cy !!
May you find comfort in the outpouring of love and kind words at this difficult time. Sorry to hear of the passing of your sister and sister- in -law…..Dianne Beattie
Bev Heywood
To all of Dorthy’s family, my deepest condolences on your loss. I will always remember her smile and
happy attitude everytime i was in her company. Our loss of her is sad but, she is now at peace , in
Gods care and blessing , Amen !
Uncle Bev.
Donna Perry
To Dorothy’s whole family and friends
So sorry for your loss. Lot’s of wonderful memories.
With Sympathy – Donna Perry
Louise Pincombe
To the Heywood and Brintnell families:
I have many fond memories of Dorothy from long ago! We grew up together in Exeter attending the summer playgound, playing softball, going to teentown dances and many other activites. As we left our school days behind I was always most impressed that she married Don and took off for a life far away from Exeter. Back in those days it wasn’t done very much. Dorothy was a great friend, always laughing & joking around. I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to all her family. R.I.P. Dorothy
Louise (Hockey) Pincombe
Cara Bissonnette
Aunt Eleanor and Uncle Cy, Joan and Dave, my deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful Sister. Our thoughts are with you.
Sue Insley Wilson
Heartfelt condolences to all of Dorothy’s family. She was a lovely lady. Beautiful smile, and very friendly. Cherish your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Angie and family
Kim, Darlene, Jo-Ann and families, we are so sorry to hear about Aunt Dorothy’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you. She will be greatly missed.
Janet Bumstead
To all of Dorothy’s family,
So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts at this sad time but I hope that all your good memories help in the days going forward.
Janet Bumstead (Goddard)
Mike Cregan
I am sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. I was lucky to have worked with her for several years in BMO while I was in Listowel & Teeswater.
I will continue to cherish the memories.
Bernice Boogemans
Eleanor & Cy, Joan & Dave. Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your sister Dorothy
Carol Moore
My deepest sympathy to The Brintnell and Heywood families. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Elsie mcDonald
Eleanor and Cy
Sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing , thinking of all of you
Susan Wright
Kim, Darlene, Jo-Ann and all family
Thinking of you as you mourn the loss of your Mom. So many fond memories of working with Dorothy over many years at BMO………..Oh, the stories we have to share. May your memories of all your fun times help with your healing process.
With my sincere sympathy
Susan Wright
Bernice Thompson
Eleanor and Cy;
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Sister and Sister-in-law. Remember all the good and fun times you had together as sisters and friends. Cherish those memories.
Marilyn Dewan
Brintnell & Heywood families
My sincere condolence in the passing of Dorothy. Live with the memories of Dorothy when she was well.
Marilyn Dewan
Murray and Edith Yeo
Joan and Dave, Eleanor and Cy and families
So very sorry for your loss. May Dorothy Rest in Sweet Heavenly Peace now that she is reunited with your parents and brother. All your family has a beautiful angel watching over you. May you feel her presence with you. Our thoughts are with you all.
Jim and Verla Russell
Kim, Darlene, Jo-Ann, and Heywood Families:
We extend sincere sympathy to you on the passing of Dorothy.
She will be missed at our Granddaughter’s gathering, we all enjoy our get togethers.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Rest in peace Dorothy.
Wayne and Sharon Dempsey
Our sincere condolences to Dorothy’s family. She will be missed. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Wayne and Sharon Dempsey
Shirley Taggart
To the Brintnell girls….so very sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed greatly. Take care of each other…we have such wonderful memories of our 2 families together! Thinking of you all!
Shirley Taggart and “girls”!
judy Hayward
Thinking of you all with sincere sympathy. God’s great family circle is never broken. Sincerely, Judy (Jory) Hayward
Gary and Louise Heywood
To all of Dorthy’s family We are sad to hear of Dorthy’s passing. I remember how much she used to love to laugh and I know you guys will miss her very much. Please except our deepest sympathy and may God bless you all
Keith & Barbara Hodgkinson
Our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time. Dorothy was a dear friend and a wonderful person. We will greatly miss her laughter and her beautiful smile and the warmth she spread wherever she went. I will cherish all the special memories working with her at the bank. May you find comfort and strength in your memories.
Marion McCarter
Eleanor and Cy, Lester and Dianne and Heywood families:
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time as you mourn the loss of your sister Dorothy. May all her wonderful memories now become treasures you will carry in your hearts forever as you journey forward. Deepest Sympathy.
John Elston
To the Brintnell and Heywood Families
Sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your mom, grandma, great grandma, sister and sister in-law. Thinking of all of you at this time.
John Elston, Valerie Hesser and family.
Wilhelmus Van Hout
A life that has been lived leaves marks that never disappear. My thoughts are with the Brintnell family, wishing you peace and strength in bidding farewell to Dorothy Mae.
Laura Overholt
My Condolences to Eleanor, Cy and family.
Thoughts and Prayers .
Ruth Price
She was such a warm and wonderful lady, she always had a great smile and laugh. I loved working with her, she had such a way about her that made you feel valued. She will be missed by many, great person. My condolences to all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Joan Heywood
Kim, Darlene, Jo-Ann, Eleanor, Cy, Lester, Dianne, Dave, Joan and families:
My sincere condolences to see the passing of Dorothy. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish all the wonderful memories you all hold close to your hearts. Hugs Joan
Chris
Aunt Dorothy paid forward all of the love and warmth that she had collected from Grandma, Grandpa and her siblings and brought a lot of joy to the world. We will remember her warm smile and laugh.
Sending love and condolences to the family.
Love, Chris, Steph, Isabelle and Quinn Goddard
Bob and Marie Sockett
Dear Kim, Darlene, and Jo‑Ann,
Uncle Bob and I are so very sorry for your loss. We shared many wonderful times with your mom and dad, and we will miss them both deeply. Please know our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
With love,
Aunt Marie and Uncle Bob
Terry Sockett
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothy’s passing.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Kim, Darlene, and Jo‑Anne during this difficult time.
Aunt Dorothy always greeted us with a smile and a warm hug, and her kindness will be deeply missed.
May her memory bring comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Love
Terry and Tracey Sockett
Margaret Prout
I am sorry to read of Dorothy’s passing. My sincere condolences to all the Brintnell and Heywood families. May Dorothy’s memory be a blessing to each of you.
Brad
To our dear Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins – so sad for our collective loss. Aunt Dorothy led an incredible life, and leaves an incredible legacy behind in you. Happy she can be with her parents and Uncle Don now.
All our love and support,
The Calgary Goddards
Edith Lewis
Brintnell and Heywood families
I am sorry to see the passing of Dorothy.
She always had a smile and talkative.
Her parents were good friends of ours.
Condolence to you All
Jeremy Becker
Jenna, Mark and Family,
My Sincere Condolences to you.
Willie van Hout
A life that has been lived leaves marks that never disappear. My thoughts are with the Brintnell family, wishing you peace and strength in bidding farewell to Dorothy Mae
J verheijen
We wensen jullie allemaal heel veel sterkte toe met het verlies van Dorothy jullie lieve mam oma en overgroot oma .veel liefs van ons mam en onze kinderen en kleinkinderen love johan jolanda
Sandy Struyke
Sending our love and prayers. She will be missed by all. Love Bill & Sandra Struyke ♥️🙏🏻♥️
May you rest in eternal peace
Shirley Barnes
Our Deepest Condolences to the Families, 💐💐💐 love Aunt Marion Elliott & Shirley Barnes & Family . R,I.P Dorothy
Shauna Hamilton
Kim, Darlene, Jo-Ann & families
So sorry to hear about Dorothy. She was a wonderful friend and co-worker to me over the years. Thinking of all of you and sending hugs to you during this difficult time.