Dorothy Milne

MILNE, Dorothy (Heather) - Of Don Mills, January 27, 1929. At Toronto, on September 16, 2010. Dorothy lived her life with enthusiasm, always the family historian, she was descended from William Heather a bargeman on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, England who left a will in 1603. Dorothy and her late husband John Douglas Milne (deceased 1999), cared for the Milne family century farm for thirty years (1968 - 1998). Sons, Scott and Jonathan and daughters, Heather, Susan and Tracey will remember her with great love as will her beloved grandsons Jacob and Frederick. She was the youngest sister of Fred, Bob, Hazel, Stan (surviving), Joan and Ken Heather. She will be remembered by all of her nieces, nephews, extended family and bridge partners and many great friends. Dorothy worked for Bell Canada for 9 years and 25 years with the Health Unit in North York as a Dental Assistant. Dorothy enjoyed a lifelong interest in genealogy and the history of Ontario. A four year term as Secretary of the Ontario Genealogical Society as well as membership in the North York Historical Society led to many lasting friendships. Her greatest pleasure came from doing research and she was delighted to see others benefit from her labours. Dorothy was always a team player and became a valued friend and trusted resource to several generations of authors, historians and fellow researchers. Thank you all of you for sharing this wonderful life with me. A graveside service will be held at the family plot in St. Marys, ON.