Doris passed away unexpectedly at her home in Exeter on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Earl Rock (2003). Cherished friend of Bob Robinson. Loving sister of Margaret Miller and sister-in-law of Warren and Joanne Rock. Aunt Dory will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by the Robinson family. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Mary Johns, parents-in-law George and Laura Rock, brothers Ken Johns and Don Johns, sister-in-law Marjorie Johns, brother-in-law Barry Miller, nephew Roy Johns, niece Mary Jane (Johns) Forrester, and nephew-in-law Ron Elliott.
Doris loved to be around people, entertaining and ensuring everyone was having a good time. She was a wonderful host and loved to cook for friends and family and of course enjoyed a game of cards. Her smile and sense of humour will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to cross her path.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street, EXETER on Saturday, September 20th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where Doris’ funeral service will be held at 11 AM. Interment St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Brodhagen.
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Kathleen Cooper
Every time I have egg salad sandwiches, I think of Doris. No one has ever mastered that recipe as well as Doris.
Always a big smile and warm greeting- she will be missed.
Melanie Marasco
Losing Doris hurts more than words can say, but I’m grateful for every moment I had with her! I’ll carry her love, smile and kindness with me always and treasure the memories made!
Sue Wilson
Marg and family, heartfelt condolences on Dory’s passing. She was a fun loving woman. She was very friendly at Huron Apothecary. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie and Neil McGavin
To the Johns and Robinson families,
Sincere sympathy to all of Doris’ family and friends,
Neil and I remember the wonderful desserts which
Doris brought to the recent OAC’57 reunion. She shared
her baking talents with us – cherry cheesecake !
She will be missed.
Hugs, Marie and Neil McGavin
Judy Beuerman
Our sympathy to Doris families and Bob families. Doris was a kind and friendly person. She had a great smile. May the memories that mean the most to you, live forever , in your hearts. Rest in peace Doris. Sincerely Warren and Judy Beuerman
Pat & Cathy Melady
Heartfelt sympathy is extended in the loss of Doris. She was always a bright light and will certainly be missed. Hold your wonderful memories of her close.
Gayle & Pat Murphy
Our deepest sympathies. Doris was such a wonderful person: kind, funny, generous, straightforward. Exactly the kind of person we were all privileged to know. She will be missed and remembered. Gayle and Pat
Denise Anne Wiese
Our Sympathies to Doris’ family on her passing from the Freeman family.
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Our sincere sympathies to Doris’ family. She was a neighbour when she lived in Shadow Lane. I got to know her through our coffee get together ‘s. She was a lovely lady. Marg I know you will miss her a lot. Hold onto the memories you shared through the years
Ben and Susan Hoogenboom
We are very saddened to hear of Dory’s passing. Dory was a wonderful person, very welcoming and quick to make you smile. Ben enjoyed his years of working together with her at Huron Apothecary.
Our condolences to the family. Dory will be truly missed.
Pam Benoit
Marg, Shelly, Sam and family,
Deepest sympathy in the passing of Dory. She will be missed by many.
Chris & Karen Kerkhof
Marg and family, our condolences on the loss of your sister Doris.
Cherish your memories.
Don Lankin
Don Lankin
Just met Dory a short time ago she was a lovely lady .
Christine Ferguson
Marg, Shelley, Rob, Kenny and the John’s family. So sorry to hear of Dori’s passing. She was a wonderful woman, always a smile, and loved to have a conversation with everyone. She will be missed but remember the great memories 💔 🫂
Jeannette Robinson
Doris simply put , was an ‘Earth Angel’. She was always there to help those who needed help . She happily offered a kind word, a listening ear, a good laugh or a home-cooked delicious meal. She left a warm feeling in the hearts of those who knew her. You will be missed and lovingly remembered Doris. Rest in Peace Doris
Karen and Gerry Rapien
We were sad to hear of the passing of Doris. She was such a warm and vibrant lady. Our sympathy is extended to her family and friends that will miss her friendly smile.
Mary and Len Higgs
Marg and family So sorry to hear of Dory’s sudden passing. It was so much fun working with her at the store.
Allan Quinn
Allan and I where very sorry to hear of Dori’s passing. We have a lasting memory of our time spent in Maple Leaf with her and Marg. What a great lady with a great sense of humor. She will be missed all who knew her. Allan and Nancy Quinn.
Paul Johns
So sorry to hear about Dory’s passing. Have some great memories re all the family reunions.
Dianne and Bill Beuerman
Sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Doris. She was a special lovely lady.
She will be missed ❤️
verna strathdee
I grew up in the same rural neighbourhood as the Johns family and remember visiting them with my parents. Doris was always so nice to my sisters and I even though we were a little younger. My sister and I had a lovely lunch with Doris and Marg a few years ago and Doris had cooked a great lunch for the four of us. I have good memories of childhood visits and visiting as an adult with Doris and know that I will miss her smiles. I extend my sympathy to her sister Marg and to her many nieces and nephews and friends.
Tina Driscoll
I had the pleasure of working with Doris at Tasty Nu Bakery when it was in Seaforth. Doris always had a smile and a hug. She was a thoughtful and kind person who always made coming to work enjoyable and fun with her little pranks. She will be greatly missed. Sending my condolences to all of her family.
Gary and Kathy Simpson
Sending our condolences to all of Aunt Dory’s family. Such a loving and kind lady to everyone who knew her. May she R.I.P.
Bryan Vincent
Our deepest sympathies! Such a wonderful person!
Bryan and Lynda
Connie Hachborn
I did not know her very well but she had a warm smile and always made me feel welcome
Donna Regier
To Marg, and Doris’ entire Family.I was saddened to hear of Doris’s death,I know how close she was to all of you.” She definitely will be missed” Hugs 💞
Murray and Sherry McCall
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Doris. A very special lady who will truly be missed. 💕
Marie McCharles
We lost a good friend on Saturday.
She was very kind to Don and I.
May she rest in Peace.
Don and Marie McCharles
Jim McNichol
So sorry to hear of Doris’ passing. She was always the life of the party. Just a lovely lady all round. Jim & Danica
Cathy Batten
Marg & Family and all the Johns Family
My condolences to you all at this difficult time with the passing of Dory. Cherish all the good times you all had with her. She was an awesome lady, always taking time to say hi and visit.
Thinking of you all, sending hugs.💞
Cathy
John and Sandy Ulch
Margie and the Miller Family and Bob and the Robinson Family
We are so sorry to hear Dory has passed away. She will be missed by so many people, with her friendly personality and big smile. She was always a pleasure to chat with.
Gary and Louise Heywood
Please accept our deepest condolences She was a beautiful Lady.
Bill and Pamela Reid
Thinking of you all,XO
Don and Brenda Triebner
Marg and Family
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Dori always had a smile and a happy greeting. She was one of a kind.
Mary Lou Thomson
Dori was such a beautiful soul, always with a big, bright smile and happy disposition. She will be missed by all.
Deepest condolences,
Mary Lou & Jack Hodgert
Debra LaPorte
Marg, Kenny, Shelly & family
I’m so sorry to hear of Doris’ passing, it was always a pleasure to see her on the street. Thinking of you all & sending my thoughts and prayers.
Debra LaPorte
Dianne Waun
I miss Dory so much already. She was Miss Congeniality at The Crossing Apartments – always there with a meal or encouragement. She always stopped to listen to a song or 2 from the Ukulele Klub of Exeter at our Friday morning practices. I know she was a cheerleader for her nieces and nephews too.
Exeter has lost a beautiful soul. Rest in peace now, Dory.
Love Dianne
WayneDeLuca
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Dory’s passing. A lovely lady with a great sense of humour. Cherish all your special memories.
Wayne and Chris DeLuca
Eric and Pat Chovancek
We were devastated to hear of Dory’s passing. She was our next door neighbor and our friend at The Crossing. She was such a warm, caring lady who had a way of making everyone she talked to feel special.
Dory will be missed here but we will always remember her loving spirit that touched every heart she knew.
Our deepest sympathy to her sister Marg and all Dory’s family.
Marg Prout
I am so sorry for the loss of Dory. My deepest sympathy to Dory’s family and to Bob’s family.
I have many memories of happy times of our get togethers, travel times here at home, at the cottage and our trips abroad. Dory was always smiling, very kind, and ever so thoughtful to everyone she knew. I shall miss Dory. Cherish your wonderful memories.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Bob and all Doris’ family; Our condolences to you all at this sad time. Such a friendly lady Doris was to everyone. Always with a smile. She made everyone feel important. Thinking of you Bob.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Bill and Sibyl Henderson
Sorry to hear that Doris has passed. Our sympathies to the family and friends that she loved. Bill & Sibyl Henderson ❤️❤️
Margaret Brintnell
Marg. I send my sympathy to you & All Your Family on the loss of your beautiful sister, Aunt & friend to so many people. Doris was always so friendly & ready to share a few words. All of you will miss her so much. Such a Special Aunt. Difficult time to journey through.
Margaret Brintnell
Brenda Mason
To Marg and all of Doris’ family – I remember Doris when I was growing up in the Roy’s church community as someone who was so vibrant, a voice like a meadowlark and always on the go. We send you our sympathy and prayers as you celebrate Doris’ life
Brenda Dow Mason
Brian and Janet Keys
Doris will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers to her family and dear friends “The Robinson’s”.
RIP Doris.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Marg
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you will miss her but remember she will still be with you only unseen and unheard.
Dianne
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje
Sending our sympathy to all.
Ellen Hodgins (Simpson)
Marg and family…so sorry for your loss.
Joan Heywood
Marg and families:
My sincere condolences on the passing of this special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Hugs Joan
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Marg and Dory’s Family
Sorry to hear of Dory’s passing.
You will have a lot of great times and memories to cherish
Connie Hachborn
Although I had met her afew times she always had a welcoming smile and me feel comfortable thinking of you at this time Please take care of yourself
Connie
John & Karen Braecker
So very sorry to hear this news, her bright smile and sense of humour will be missed.
Rest in peace Doris💓
Peggy
Marg and family
Andre and I are so sad to here of Dorys passing, she was a kind soul.. She will truly be missed
Andre&Peggy Ducharme
John & Julia Van Der Aa
Our deepest sympathy to the family. We are so sad to hear of Dory’s passing.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Hold on to your memories as they are Dory’s greatest gift she left you.
John & Julia Van Der Aa
Our deepest sympathy to the family. We are so sad to hear of Dory’s passing.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Hold on to your memories as they are Dory’s greatest gift she left you.
Lyn McNulty
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dori was a wonderful person, always so full of life. She loved to have fun. She will be missed by many.
Sincerely, Lyn and Alex
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
To Marg and Doris’ family
Our condolences to all of you. She was a walking smile and a lovely person. She will be missed.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Joan Kammerer
Marg
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Words cannot express how sorry I feel for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Joan Kammerer
Ashley, Tyler, Mackenzie Miller
I was devastated hearing about this. Dory you were loved by so many people!! I will truely miss our chats on the phone and of course our visits together with the f
Sue Riley
Many pleasant Cromarty & area days years ago with Dori & Earl plus all the other families! May your memories carry you through this journey.
Elsie McDonald
Marg and families,
So sorry to hear of Doris passing, she was a great gal.
Alice and Jerry MacLean
To all Doris family and friends,we send our condolences,
What a wonderfull,fun loving woman she was
Always a hug,a smile and a chat,whether it be at the ,grocery store ,or the hardware store,Dori always had time for a visit!
She had a kind heart and showed it to our family several times in the past.
Dori will be missed by many, but remember the good times… use her name and speak of her often with a smile on your face and it helps to soften the blow…
RIP Dori, you deserve the rest.
Mildred Northcott
Marg and family, Sincere condolences to you all in the sudden passing of Doris.
Cherish the memories that you have enjoyed together.
Jeff Borland
To the Rock and Johns Family.
Please accept my condolence in the passing of Doris.
Doris always took the time to say hello and have a chat.
I will miss our visits.
Jeff Borland
Joyce Sovereign
Dear Marg and family
Was sorry to see your sister Doris has passed, I remembered her right away when l saw her picture, from the days, we all saw one another when my grandson Logan played ball with your grandson.
I send my deepest sympathy to your family, and especially you.
Marilyn Dixon
To margand Dory’s family. My condolences to you all
Lynda Denham
Deepest Sympathy
Joy Ross
My condolences to Doris family and the Robinson family in the loss of her, she was a great lady, always made my day when I had a chat with Dory, so sorry to see she has left us, She was always someone that made my day when I would see her, will remember her smile, RIP Doris,
Darlene Cronin
Doris was one of the best! I remember staying at the farm many times with Earl and Doris when I was a kid. She was a fun person to be around and will be missed by many. My sympathies to everyone.
Cy & E,eanor Blommaert
Marg and family
So sorry to read Doris has passed.
Thinking of her family at this time .
Brenda & Peter Allen
So sorry to hear about Dory’s passing. She was the first person we met when we moved to Exeter over 15 years ago. She was our dear neighbour who always invited us to dinner or just sit on our back deck to chat. She was a fantastic next door neighbour who volunteered to check on our condo while we were in Florida. She loved the monthly dinner card parties with our friends. We always knew we could count on each other, especially when she was banging on our door when she had a fire. Peter ran in to get her out and tried to put the fire out until the firemen got here. It was really scary for all of us. I would ask her for a recipe and instead of giving me the recipe, she would just make it herself and bring it over. We will miss her.
Audrey O’Rourke
Mary and family – My condolences to you on Doris’ sudden passing. She always had a smile and loved to talk to everyone. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Diane Kaak
Marg and Family
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one
We enjoyed many card games
Diane and Joe Kaak
Rudy Jansen
So very sorry to have heard about Doris’ passing, a lovely lady. 💔💔💔 RIP MY FRIEND. Rudy Jansen
Rev. Sheila Macgregor
So very sorry to learn of your loss! Doris was always such a warm, friendly lady and her smile could brighten up your day! Keeping you close in prayer, Sheila Macgregor
Pat and Laverne Wallace
Our deepest sympathy to the Robinson and Johns Families, Doris will be greatly missed.
Ruth Edwards
Dory was my sister’s neighbour for many years. They were very close. She was like a sister to Esther. I got to know Dory, Bob & Marg and many of their friends over the years. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends.
Ken & Dinah
Our most heartfelt condolences Marg & family.
When she lived next door to my sister, we had such good times. Our trip to Branson was just so much fun and will go down in history. She loved to surprise people and just made us laugh so much. Her & Marg were double the trouble!
Dory will be missed by all those who knew her.
May she Rest In Peace
Love you ♥️
George and Elaine Keller
Our deepest condolences to Marg and family. We have fond memories and Doris.
Allan Carter
Sorry to hear this, Doris was wonderful caring person with asmile to warm your heart,
Cherish your memories.
Allan & Karen Carter
Tom & Rose Merrigan
To the Rock family, we are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Doris, she was always a caring person. We send our condolences to her family you will be in our thoughts and prayers
Ron and Karen Simpson
Dear Marg and all Family , so very sorry to hear of Doris passing, she will be missed with that great smile and bubbly personality, going to miss running into her, you all have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
She will be missed.
Bernice Boogemans
To the Rock, Johns, Miller and Robinson families and to all the residents (friends) of the Crossing Apartment where Dori lived. Dori always had something to say to us at Thursday morning coffee, our Socials and at happy hour which always made us laugh. She was always happy helping anybody with meals when they were sick or for any other reason. She looked forward to her dear friend Bob coming for meals as well, always sending something home for Bob to eat until the next time. Doris took care of as many as she could. We your friends at the apartment, are still talking of your departure so quickly.
Rest in pease, Dori until we meet again.
John van Vliet
Doris was such a wonderful lady. Always had a smile!!!!
Our sympathies to all.
John & Dee
Kelsey Rothbauer
I have so many fond memories of Aunt Dory during soccer and hockey game tournaments. She was always so kind and her laugh was infectious. I remember her showing up to tournaments with tupperwares full of hello dolly squares… My deepest condolences to her family. Lots of love.
Sandy Bergsma
Doris was a special little lady with a very big heart 💜 thinking of everyone and hope good memories will bring you some comfort.
Melonie Miller
Our condolences to Dori’s family.
What a gal, one of a kind for certain.
I have known her for awhile and she brought a smile to everyone …
Treasure your memories with her 💞
Barry & Melonie Miller
Arlene and Scott Thomson
Dear Marg and Family
Very sorry for your loss
Peg Elligsen
Our deepest Sympathy. May the precious memories of Doris be a comfort to you now and may it help to know that many thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerely Peg Elligsen and Ron Mikel
Christina Rothbauer
Marg, Sherry & Sam, Ash & Ty, Lucas & Katie.
Our hearts go out to you, all of you. Aunt Dory was very loved by so many. We will forever remember how loving she was. She took us in, treated us like family and loved our kids like they really were her niece and nephew, family.
We love you and will miss you.
Love,
Mark and Christina Rothbauer
Elaine Corbett
My deepest sympathy to Marg and families. She was a wonderful lady! Cherish your memories. Rest in peace Dory!
Hugs Elaine
Ang Radford
Our deepest sympathies.
Doris came to my home dental hygiene clinic and I always enjoyed our visits.
She always had a big smile and radiated joy and love.
Thinking of you all.
She spoke highly of all of you.
She loved u all so very much.
Sincerely,
Ang Radford
Ralph & Heather Wells
Marg, Kenny, Shelley & Sam and family, so sorry to hear of Doris passing a great lady
Anna & Syd Box
Our condolences to you and the family Marg. Dory as we knew her was a beautiful and kind person and will be dearly missed by many. We were very honoured to have know her.
Lori Dietrich
I am so very saddened by this news. May you rest in the sweetest peace💕
Don and Edith Lewis
Marg and family.
Marg, We are sorry to see that your sister has passed.
She was always so cheerful when working in the drug store and at cards.
Cherish her memories and she will not be for gotten.
R.I.P. Doris
Catharine Harrison
I’m so sorry to hear of Dory’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Dori at the pharmacy but also would see her when she worked for tasty nu bakery in Seaforth years ago. For the last 8 or 9 years I have baked her dozens of shortbread at Christmas, that she would share with Bob and her friends. I will miss her phone calls. Doris made the world a better place and she will be missed by so many. Condolences to all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
God Bless
Cathy Harrison
Joyce braecker
So sorry to hear of Doris passing. She will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all . J
Dianne Skinner
To Marg and family : so sorry for your loss of dory you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to the many memories you had togather .
Janice Webber
Dear Marg & Family
We are so saddened to read of Doris passing. We have such fond memories of time spent together with our Huron Apothecary family. Working together day by day, delicious dinners in her home, laughing, whiskey & wine, Christmas parties…such good fun.
She was a great friend to both of us.
All the memories you share will bring you laughter & tears.
Our sincere sympathy Janice & Craig
Ken and Anne Murray
Our sincere condolences to all who knew Doris. She will be missed by many. She was a good friend and a great neighbour.
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Sending our condolences to all at this sad time
Neil and Diana Rapien
Our condolences to Doris’ family and the Robinson family
Alex & Gail Glanville
Our deepest sympathies to you Marg, Bob and all your family members. We all know how much Doris met to you all. She had such a kind heart & was always looking for ways to help out. Alex, I, and our family loved her dearly & will miss our visits with her when we would make a trip down home. May she rest in heavenly peace. ❤️
Carol Ann Regier
Marg and family, Doris will be missed. She always lit up a room, with her presence, wit and even pranks. It was great working with her, we never knew what shenanigans she would get up to, but she would always keep us on our toes to keep up with her. She was a fantastic lady that was always willing to help everyone and anyone. I am honoured to call her friend.
Anne Marie McGregor
So very sad to read this, Doris lit up the room with her warm smile. An all around wonderful person. My condolences to the Robinson family and to her family and friends. Sincerely Anne Marie