Cecilia Dorothy Longmuir Oct. 1, 1932 - Dec. 21, 2017. Cecilia Dorothy Longmuir (Dorothy) - born in Vancouver, passed away at home in Victoria with daughters Josephine and Janet and grandson James by her side, after succumbing to her battle with colon cancer and Alzheimer's. Predeceased by mother - Mary Vozza (nee Bonar), father - Louis Vozza, brothers Lou, Alf, Ray, John and sister Veronica, and her loving husband Alistair Ernest. Survived by daughters Janet and Josephine, and grandson James. Dorothy was active in her community of Point Grey where she grew up, attended OLPH school and parish, married, and raised her family. Mom fondly remembered the start of her secretarial career at UBC chemistry department. Shortly after, she met her square-dance partner and husband-to-be, Alistair Ernest. After being widowed, she worked at Pt. Grey Golf Club, then spent many years with local engineering/architectural firms. She was also very involved in her daughters' lives with soccer, skiing, music, etc. Dorothy loved to travel, host bridge parties and dinners with her friends and family, and dancing. Quick to make friends wherever her travels and personal life took her, she was loved by many. A celebration of her life (she always loved a good party!) will be held in the new year at Ocean View Cemetery, date to be determined. Please contact the family for more information.
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December 29, 2017
Doris Rankin
Sincere prayers and thoughts for dear Dorothy and her family. I remember fondly her time @ OLPH parish ,especially when she was the youngest ever CWL president and the untimely tragic death of her husband. May she rest in peace and enjoy her eternal reward.
December 29, 2017
Bernie
My condolences to the family for your loss may the God of all comfort sustain you in your time of need.
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