Dorothy Margaret HALLAM

HALLAM, Dorothy Margaret (nee Wilson)
March 31st, 2008, in Bracebridge, Ontario, age 94. Wife of the late (1988) Cyril Best Hallam of Windsor, Ontario. Mother of Cecilia Best Lam (James) of Bracebridge, Ontario and Margaret Selkirk Wardroper (Jim) of Bracebridge, Ontario. Grandmother of Brian, Alison and William Lam (JaHyun), and Sarah and Rachel Wardroper. Predeceased by her brothers Stewart and Selkirk Wilson, and sisters Cecilia and Jessie Wilson. Dorothy was born in Hanover, Ontario on April 19th, 1913, youngest daughter of James and Mary Wilson, grew up in Owen Sound until they moved to Toronto when she was 18. After her marriage to Cyril in 1942, Dorothy moved to Windsor where she resided until 2007. For 60 years she spent her summers in Muskoka with extended family. Dorothy taught at Patterson Collegiate Institute for many years, alongside her husband. She earned her B.A. degree at the University of Windsor. As well as her loving involvement with family and friends, Dorothy's many interests included Friends of Canterbury College, Friends of Willistead, Windsor Art Gallery, Windsor Symphony Association, University Women's Club, Questers, and several bridge clubs. She was a long-time member of St. Mary's Anglican Church and a member and former President of St. Mary's ACW. According to Dorothy's wishes, she was cremated. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Windsor on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008, at 2 p.m. followed by interment beside her husband in St. Mary's Church yard. Visitation will be for one hour before the service. In place of flowers, according to Dorothy's wishes, donations may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Memorial Fund or the charity of your choice. St. Mary's Anglican Church, 1983 St. Mary's Gate, Walkerville, Ontario, N8Y 1J8. (For directions call 519- 253-5221) Condolences may be made on the website of Reynolds Funeral Home (Bracebridge, Ontario): condolences@reynoldsfuneral.com. Inquiries may be made to Reynolds at 1-877-806-2257.