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1953

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2020

Doris PUDDINGTON Obituary

DORIS PUDDINGTON (née KULESSA) July 1, 1953 - May 15, 2020 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death from natural causes, of Doris in her 67th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 36 years John Puddington, her parents Anna and Heinz Kulessa and her brother Richard. Lovingly remembered by her Aunt Rosalind, cousins, Chris and Jeffrey, relatives overseas, sisters-in-law Mary Puddington McLoughlin and Karin Marks, brother-in-law Brian Puddington and nieces Megan, Sue-Ann, Carmen, Lynda, Wendy and Jennie McLoughlin, great niece, Kylie Savage and her lifelong friend Christina (Ene) Luik as well as many other friends and neighbours. Although Doris was born in Germany, she was fiercely proud to be Canadian. She was thrilled that her birthday, July 1st, was also Canada's birthday. Doris held an Honors BA in Economics from Victoria College, University of Toronto, MBA from Schulich School of Business and was a CMA. Her working career included senior finance positions at Xerox, Nortel and Tyco Electronics where she was CFO. Behind every successful man there is a woman, and Doris lovingly supported John in every way to business success. John was the love of her life. When he retired, Doris left the working world to follow her passion for travel, history and archeology. Together, they traveled to Europe, the Caribbean, USA, the Middle East and had the time of their lives. At home, Doris was an avid tennis player, an assistant warden at the Church of the Incarnation and loved to go for long walks and enjoy evenings with friends. Private interment has taken place at Pine Hills Cemetery in Scarborough. A celebration of life is being planned for a future date when Covid conditions permit. Donations in Doris' memory can be made to Wellspring Westerkirk House, who provided loving support to Doris in her time of grief and in moving forward following John's death. www.41742.thankyou4caring.org/pages/wh3

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jun. 1 to Jun. 5, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries

Kate Heron

October 29, 2022

Oh my goodness.
What a sorry revelation is this!
Doris and I were good buds in high school. I was close to her at the time of her little brother´s tragic death. It was a strikingly formative time in our lives. We had no experience. I have wondered about Doris in years past. I remember every person in her family. I remember my way to their home.

I´m sorry Doris has departed.

Kate Heron, Comox BC
formerly Cathy Thurston, Scarborough

Randy Yetman

October 16, 2020

Doris, I was thinking about you today. I called both phone numbers but they were out of service. So, when I Googled your name I learned of your passing. I’m in shock. This is terribly sad. You were a very fine person. I’m sorry you (and John) didn’t get more time to enjoy life together in your retirement together.

I’ve known your family for 40 years. Had hundreds of conversations with Heinz and Anne while my little Real Estate office was located above your parents store, Manufacturing Discount. Your parents were so proud of you. I remember driving (chauffeur) you and John to the Church on your wedding day. I’m sorry you (and John) didn’t get a chance to enjoy your retirement.

Doris, may you be reunited with John and your parents. Rest in Peace!

Kathy Lakatos

July 25, 2020

Doris was part of our Tennis group for many years. We all looked forward to our Monday mornings, of tennis and friendship on these mornings. She will be sadly missed by the group,
Kathy Lakatos

June 16, 2020

I first became friends with Doris through the Mansfield Ski Club, where her late husband John became my ski buddy after my husband could no longer ski. As this was not Doris' favourite sport in spite of many attempts to enjoy it, she ended up keeping my husband company at our weekend home close by. He loved this and told me that she was one of the most interesting conversationalists that he had ever met.
Following both his death and John's recent death, we connected even more as she struggled with her grief. In spite of this, she reached out for new experiences with a courage that I admired, determined to make a new life for herself, as John would have wished.
The last time we spoke just days before her sudden death, I was helping her to make plans for her new puppy soon to arrive. How sad that never happened.
I will miss Doris and dinners out with her for a long time to come!
Judith Ash, Toronto Canada

Janet (Hermon) Benjamin

June 4, 2020

I have known Doris since we were MBA students. She was a person of great personal responsibility- to family, colleagues and friends. She wholeheartedly accomplished everything she set her hand to with brisk efficiency. She balanced integrity and duty with a keen sense of humour.

Doris' life, although too short, was very well lived. She will be sorely missed.

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