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Dorothy DANDIE Obituary

Published by Edmonton Journal on Sep. 27, 2014.

DANDIE, Dorothy Marguerite "Maggie"
(nee Detwiler)
June 10, 1914 - September 4, 2014
Maggie passed away in Edmonton, just three months after celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends from across Canada. With her usual flair, she embraced the party at her daughter's home with laughter, lively conversation, grace, astuteness, a glass of wine in her hand and a cat on her lap.
Maggie slipped away on the evening of September 4 while sitting and chatting about the beautiful dreams she had been having that day.
Passionate and multifaceted, Maggie inspired those who knew her with her adventuresome and inquiring spirit. She was swimming in the lake at 98 years of age, continued her daily walks, even in - 20 degrees, while living at Canterbury Manor in Edmonton, and had just purchased her Edmonton Symphony tickets for the coming season.
Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, she acquired her ARCT (Associate of The Royal Conservatory) and studied to become a concert pianist before being convinced by her mother, a teacher, and her father, a principal, that a teaching career would be more lucrative.
Maggie began her varied career during the 1930s in a one-room schoolhouse in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, an experience lovingly recounted many times over the years. A few years later, she began teaching in Regina and inspired her Grade 2 class to win the Kiwanis choral provincial shield.
After a move to Ontario, she became the manager of the record library for Heintzman's in Windsor.
It was in Ontario that she met her future husband, Kenneth Walter Dandie, a staunch Scotsman. They lived in Windsor, Regina and Edmonton and shared a long and full life together that embraced a loving family, wonderful friendships, travel, interesting careers and a commitment to helping others.
A tireless volunteer, Maggie was involved with many organizations, including the May Court, Pilot, and IODE clubs of Windsor, and served as president of both the Windsor Kinettes and the Women's Ad and Sales Club. Always fashionable, she often modeled for fundraising events.
At the age of 40, while working as a social worker for Children's Aid Society in Windsor, she completed her psychology degree at the University of Windsor.
Her concern for the plight of polar bears took her to Churchill, Manitoba, during the 1970s, long before tours became available. She travelled alone by train, stayed in a room above the local bar, and hired a taxi to travel to the outskirts of town to discreetly observe the majestic animals she loved. For the remainder of her years, she was a financial supporter of, and an outspoken advocate for the species.
An ardent supporter of a multitude of causes, especially those involving the positive treatment of animals and the environment, she was also a devoted mother, an inspiration to her friends, a voracious reader, a CBC fan, a lover of wearing bright red lipstick, a fabulous hostess, an art collector, and a foreign film aficionado. She loved crossword puzzles and newspapers, especially when there was a cat curled up by her side.
Maggie was blessed with a full and active life of 100 years and, in turn, those who knew her, were blessed with knowing her beautiful searching spirit. As she lived, may those who loved her, emulate her vibrant and fully-embraced life.
Predeceased by: her parents Dorothy and Norman Detwiler, her siblings Gwendolyn, Eleanor, Arthur and their spouses; her husband of 57 years, Kenneth; her first husband of 5 years, Clarence Coghlin; and by her grandson Matthan Quince. Survived by and always cherished by: her daughter Allyson (John) Quince, Edmonton; her son Lynn (Sally) Coghlin, Montreal; her grandchildren: Kendra Quince (great-grandchildren Ayla and Dassan Sorenson), Courtenay BC; Fletcher Quince, Rossland BC; Laughlin Quince, Edmonton; James Coghlin (Tracey), Toronto; Jocelyne Courage (great-grandchildren Jenna, Sean, and Heidi), Oakville; Jill McDonald (great-grandchildren Jillian and Hannah), Falmouth, MA; many nieces and nephews and their families; and, by many dear and long-time friends especially Lorraine Bethell-Bayda, Regina.
A private burial has been held in Edmonton.
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October 4, 2014

Mary Jessup

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing, Allyson. I have many happy memories of her when we were neighbours at home and at the cottage. I'll never forget aceing a school presentation on adoption with a friend based almost entirely on our interview with your mom the night before!I can picture her swimming in the lake and still have the recipe for the peach pie that she used to make at the cottage (and wish I'd asked for the recipe for those famous peppermint brownies!)She had a long and interesting life and I know you will treasure your memories of her.

September 29, 2014

Colleen Smith(Jessup)

Sorry to hear about your mother's passing, Allyson. She lived a long life full of purpose and passion. You are in my thoughts and prayers as she continues her journey through all of the worlds of God. I have very fond memories of time spent at your house on Ford...

September 27, 2014

Margaret Bates

So sorry to read of "Maggies" passing. She will be sadly missed by all her friends at Canterbury Manor. Enjoyed our visits at "Happy Hour" catching up on mutual Regina friends. To Allyson, who was always there for her, you were a daughter she always treasured. Another star shines in the skies above.

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