Alberta Irene DORVAL

1926 - 2022

DORVAL, Alberta Irene (nee Crowe) November 23, 1926 - February 3, 2022 With wounded hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Berta Dorval in Richmond, B.C. Mom was born in Tacoma, Washington and returned to Canada with her parents and older brother as a small child. She met and married her husband of 36 years, Len Dorval, in 1948 in Fort William, Ontario. "Eight Jesus kids" followed in rapid succession. Years of following construction jobs around Western Canada eventually led them to Fort St. John, B.C. in 1962, where they remained and raised their family. Dad passed away in 1984 and Mom continued to work at the Fort St. John General Hospital. She proudly represented her coworkers there, ultimately rising to the position of First Vice President in the Hospital Employees Union. Upon her retirement, Mom relocated to Richmond - she had had enough of serious winters. In her retirement Mom travelled the world and when she was home continued to advocate for others through her involvement with the Legion and BC FORUM. Always a people person, Mom continued to leave her mark while residing at the Golden Mews, the Maple Residences and finally at the Hamilton Village Care Centre. Mom was predeceased by her parents, brother, husband and two of her sons, Joe and Pat. She will be sorely missed and always remembered by her remaining children: Jim (Kathy), Bett, Mike (Kate), Elaine (Brad), Lea-Ann, Barry (Ann) and ten cherished grandkids, along with ten great grandkids. No service is planned at this time. If you choose to be notified of details of a future Celebration of Life email: bertacelebrationoflife@gmail.com with your contact information. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to BC Children's Hospital Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion Pacific Command.