Dorothy May DESJARLAIS
Dorothy May DESJARLAIS
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Dorothy DESJARLAIS Obituary
(nee Jarvis)
Passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 94 years of age,. Beloved wife of Gordon (1986) for over 46 years. Dear and loving Mother of Sheila Ellis (Kenneth, 2007), Gordy Paul (Gayle), Robert James (2004) and William Peter (Catherine). Cherished Nanny of Angela Ellis, Kathleen Zambito (Nick), Kimberley Dawn Micallef (John), Kenneth Ellis Jr. (Esther), Chad Desjarlais (Sherri), Stacey Boardman (Peter), William Robert Desjarlais (Melanie Kison). Great-Nanny to Amanda, Samantha, Crystal, Sarah, Jaedyn, Kristen, Riley, Makayla, Tyler, Paityn, and Hadleigh. Predeceased by her sister Kathleen Dupuis (Raymond "Flicker") and brother William Jarvis (Celeste). Dolly will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and all those whose lives she has touched. Resting at the Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre (1969 Wyandotte St. E. 519-252-5711) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Monday. Funeral Service will take place in the chapel on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Ontario Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
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Bob & Sally Bell
November 21, 2014
We will miss meeting you at Bub's. She was a great lady. Our thoughts are with you, Sheila, Gord & Gayle. Bob & Sally Bell
Dana, Derek, Zack and Allie Sellan
November 18, 2014
Bill and Cathy - Thinking of you and your entire family. She was a great lady!
Eva Boucher
November 18, 2014
Thinking of all the family. She was a wonderf lady. God Bless all of you. Love Eva Boucher and family
November 18, 2014
Kenny, Esther and Jaedyn and all your family, we send our love and prayers to you and wish we could be there with you as you say goodbye to "Great". Love from Uncle Steve, Aunt Esther and all of us here.
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Burns Family
November 17, 2014
Kathy, Nick, Amanda & Samantha,
Thinking of you guys and the rest of the Ellis family. May Nanny rest in peace.
Renee, Elaine, Juan, Kalihma and Jason
November 17, 2014
As you face this sad loss,let yourself cry,knowing that each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.. May you find strength among your family and friends, Much love to the Ellis family...and the Desjarlais family
Tammy Biggs
November 17, 2014
Well miss you,even though I never knew you
Jan Ecker
November 17, 2014
From the Haines family - We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Dolly's passing. She was a great lady!
John and Linda Dimmock
November 17, 2014
Desjarlais Family,
Memories live on forever in our hearts. May they bring you all love and comfort today and always.
Love: John & Linda xo
Kristen Desjarlais
November 17, 2014
My love goes out to my family members who I could not join in her last moments. A lovely woman with a warm glow. She will be missed.
Rest in peace, Great-Nanny.
joe leonard
November 17, 2014
sorry to see you go . Ienjoyed talking to you at the camp ground . joe an val leonard
Rick McGregor
November 17, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Desjarlais family,my thought's are with you and your's
Brian and Diane Boucher
November 17, 2014
Our Love and Prayers are with you all at this time. <3
Pete and Denice Gilbert
November 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Dupuis
November 17, 2014
How do I begin to say how sorry I am there are no words.Aunt Dolly was a wonderful lady who I loved and who I will miss always.Condolences to my cousins Bill,Gordy and Sheila and all their families.R.I.P Aunt Dolly
Denise Couture
November 17, 2014
Bill I am so sorry to hear of your loss she was one classy lady always great memories at the Cove !
Renee Trudell
November 17, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers! xoxo
Love Larry & Renee
Paul&paulette Mitton
November 17, 2014
Bill and Cathy,Gordie andGail,It was a pleasure to meet your mother and share her great sense of humor,a great lady that I know you all will miss ,our heart go,s out to all of you and your families..
Rick & Maurren Trudell
November 17, 2014
Sheila and family.
We are deeply sadden of aunt Dolly's death.Please accept our condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Rick&Maureen Trudell
Wilson and Sharon Trumbull
November 16, 2014
She will be dearly missed at the Cove. Rest in peace - Dolly.
Martin Leonard
November 16, 2014
Going miss you dolly
carol wasilewski
November 16, 2014
Sheila and family, My heart and prayers are with you ...the loss of a mother and grandmother is beyond words. Your mom was a nice lady . May she rest in peace.
carol wasilewski..........
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