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BORN
June 25, 1916
DIED
March 25, 2019
JEAN DITMARS Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Jean Ditmars on 25 March 2019. Jean passed away peacefully at the age of 102 with her daughter Kelly by her side. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on June 25th 1916 to Thomas (Tom) Preece and Nina Wallace Arthur, she was truly an example of a life well-loved and well-lived. Married twice, Jean was predeceased first by Ernest William Goddard who passed in 1947, with whom she had two children Sharon Jean and Brian William. Her second husband, Robert Lloyd (Dick) Ditmars passed in 1971. With Dick she had Kelly Lee and also gained five step children who welcomed her with open arms.
Jean was also predeceased by her two sisters, Mona and Enid; her son Brian William Goddard; grandson, Peter Brooks; and three of her step-children; Terry Ditmars, Virginia (Ginnie) Niro, and Clyde Ditmars. She is survived by her daughters Sharon and Kelly, and step-children Enid and Guy, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In 1933, her family moved to Port Arthur, Ontario (now Thunder Bay), where she resided until 1959 when she moved to Kakabeka Falls, Ontario upon her marriage to Dick Ditmars. In 1974, Jean and Kelly moved to Victoria, BC. She was a proud resident of Esquimalt until her passing.
She became a member in 1934 of The Rebekahs, most recently the Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 145. Through most of her adult life she was an avid curler and defeated many an opponent with her steely gaze and uncanny ability to read the ice. After retiring from curling, she was a faithful fan watching every tournament from the Briar to the Olympics. There was no gap in her enjoyment of sports. When curling finished for the season the Toronto Blue Jays were waiting on deck, and she was their number one fan. She passed before the news of Pilar's trade which would have broken her heart. Jean was actively involved in many social and charitable organizations including the Women's Institute and the United Church of Canada. In keeping with Jean's wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a local charity of your choice.
Jean was also predeceased by her two sisters, Mona and Enid; her son Brian William Goddard; grandson, Peter Brooks; and three of her step-children; Terry Ditmars, Virginia (Ginnie) Niro, and Clyde Ditmars. She is survived by her daughters Sharon and Kelly, and step-children Enid and Guy, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In 1933, her family moved to Port Arthur, Ontario (now Thunder Bay), where she resided until 1959 when she moved to Kakabeka Falls, Ontario upon her marriage to Dick Ditmars. In 1974, Jean and Kelly moved to Victoria, BC. She was a proud resident of Esquimalt until her passing.
She became a member in 1934 of The Rebekahs, most recently the Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 145. Through most of her adult life she was an avid curler and defeated many an opponent with her steely gaze and uncanny ability to read the ice. After retiring from curling, she was a faithful fan watching every tournament from the Briar to the Olympics. There was no gap in her enjoyment of sports. When curling finished for the season the Toronto Blue Jays were waiting on deck, and she was their number one fan. She passed before the news of Pilar's trade which would have broken her heart. Jean was actively involved in many social and charitable organizations including the Women's Institute and the United Church of Canada. In keeping with Jean's wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a local charity of your choice.
Published by The Times Colonist from Apr. 6 to Apr. 8, 2019.
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Katie H
April 7, 2019
Such a lovely tribute to your mom... She was a super woman...much love to you and your family... See you today! Hugs
Clive Hall
April 6, 2019
Kelly and family....sorry to hear of your loss.
I remember meeting your mom at the Esquimalt apartment.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
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