Born in Iogan Township on JuIy 1, 1935, Dorothy leona AngeIa DiIIon passed away peacefuIIy at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI, on Friday, August 4, 2017. In her 82 years among us, Dorothy touched the Iives of aII who knew her with her radiant smiIe and her friendIy demeanor. Throughout her 35 year teaching career, Dorothy endeavored to inspire her students with ways of wisdom and knowIedge.
Dorothy is IovingIy remembered by her sister Madelyn Ryan of Stratford. She wiII aIso be fondIy remembered by her 16 nieces and nephews and their famiIies. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents, Iouis and Mary (ne Curtin) DiIIon, sibIings and sibIings-in-Iaw, Marie and Jim Kelly, GeraIdine and WiIf Duffy, Maurice and Eva DiIIon, SyI Ryan, and her friend Howard SincIair.
Visitation wiII be heId at St. Patricks CathoIic Church, 3931 Perth Road 180, DubIin, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Mass of the Christian BuriaI, Ied by Father CIare CoIeman wiII foIIow at 11 a.m. Interment wiII take pIace in St. Patricks CathoIic Cemetery foIIowed by a reception in the church haII.
In Iieu of fIowers, Mass Cards or memoriaI donations to St. Patricks Church BuiIding Fund, Don Bosco Missions or Marys MeaIs, wouId be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390. OnIine condoIences can be made by visiting Dorothys memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Sharon Whaling
Our sincerest condolences. She was a lovely person and dear friend of my mother. My sympathy to her family.
Sent on behalf of Rose (Givlin) Whaling & Frank Whaling.
Deb & Gord Phillips
My dear sweet “Dot,” I am going to miss you so much. Our little get-togethers, lunches, and especially your beautiful cards. You never missed my birthday or our anniversary in all the years I&&single&&ve been blessed with your friendship. Enjoy your journey my friend. I have no doubt in my mind that God and his angels are waiting for you with open arms.
xoxo
Leo and Sharon Medd
Our condolences, Dorothy was a amazing lady, she taught Leo and Jeffery, was a super special friend, having been one of Anna&&single&&s best friends growing up, and dated Bill. God needed another angel.
Gerda and Cor Vanden Hoven
Our sincere condolences to Dorothy&&single&&s family. She was a sweet and sincere lady as a teacher and friend. She was such a good neighbour for my dad when he lived next door. God grant her peace.
Patrick Shaughnessy (Ottawa)
I had the pleasure of teaching with Dorothy at St. James in 1978-79. She was most helpful to me as a young teacher. She was very dedicated in her profession and thought the world of her students. She will be missed!
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Lois Barry
My sympathy goes out to Miss Dillon&&single&&s family & friends.
She taught me in grade school and I have only fond memories of her. She truly touched my life as a child.
A wonderful person who is now with the angels.
Diane Osborn
Madelyn
My thoughts go to you at this sad time.
Diane (Rock) Osborn
Shirley Brugger
My deepest sympathy to “Miss” Dillion&&single&&s family and friends. As a teacher she has touched many lives and I like many others learned many life lessons in her class.
Rose Ann Simonsen
My sympathy to all Dorothy&&single&&s family and friends.Dorothy was a lovely kind lady who took such good care of her mother for several years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.