Doris HAMMILL

Doris Janet Hammill (Thomson)
Doris Janet Hammill passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the age of 90 years. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the darling of her mother and father, big brother Bob and little brother Jack, all who predeceased her. World War II brought Dave Hammill, a Canadian soldier from Milden, Saskatchewan and Doris together in an Edinburgh dance hall. Dave and Doris wed in the chaos and romance of WWII. She followed her soldier home to Canada traveling with other War Brides by ship to Pier 21 in Halifax, then further by train across the country, eventually arriving in Milden on a sweltering hot day in July wearing her finest wool suit! She was greeted by that tall handsome Canadian. Prairie life followed with the births of their children Jim, Bonnie (Francis) Caouette, Tom (Cindy), Laurie (Lloyd) Larocque. Doris left a legacy of 7 grandchildren; Jay (Melissa), Lisa (Colin), Adam (Katie), Dayna (Freddie), Cody (Roxanne), Spencer (April), Tracy (Steve) and 3 (soon to be 5) great-grandchildren; Jesse, Alicia & Willamena, all dearly loved by their great-grandma. Doris also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. She treasured her many friends, the entire community of Milden and all whom she met and befriended since moving to Regina. Doris was a proud member of the Saskatchewan War Brides Association, cherishing the incredible bond and camaraderie that she shared with them. She loved the arts, Frank Sinatra, and bedtime chocolate. Doris traveled far and is now once again with her beloved Dave. A Celebration of Life and Prayers will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in All Saints Anglican Church, 142 Massey Road, Regina, SK. Interment will be held in Milden, SK on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris' name can be made to the South Saskatchewan Cystic Fibrosis Association, Box 721, Regina, SK, F4P 3A8