Rachael Dolgoy

DOLGOY, Rachael (Raye) (nee Spevakow) February 27, 1914 - April 16, 2010 Raye Dolgoy passed away April 16th, 2010, at the age of ninety-six. Raye is survived by her beloved husband of seventy-one years, Dr. Max Dolgoy; sons, Mark (Francie) and Len (Catherine); grandchildren, Erin, Naomi, Noah, Rebecca, Sarah, Leah, Danielle, and Gabrielle; sister, Roberta Shnier; sisters-in-law, Helen Spevakow and Faye Tulman; daughter-in-law, Rasela Tufue; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Raye was predeceased by her parents, David and Clara Spevakow; brother, Abe Spevakow; son, Reevan; and brothers-in-law, Norman Shnier and Joe Tulman. Raye's greatest joy was providing support and encouragement to her family and her community. Raye was an extraordinary volunteer, actively involved in over 40 organizations. She served as president or chair of the Beth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood, the Jewish Golden Age Club, the Lions Senior Citizens Recreation Centre, the Auxiliary of the Cross Cancer Institute, the Auxiliary of the Misericordia Hospital, Edmonton O.R.T., Emunah Women, and the Alberta Interfaith Coalition on Aging. Raye was a member of the first Alberta Provincial Cancer Board and the boards of the Alberta Council on Aging, National Council of Jewish Women, the Edmonton Symphony Society Women's Auxiliary, the Edmonton Art Gallery Auxiliary, the Society for the Retired and Semi-Retired (now called SAGE), the Beth Israel Synagogue, the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, and the Cancer Society. Raye was a life-long advocate for seniors and a volunteer in political campaigns. Raye was a life master contract bridge player, playing five days a week until she became ill in December 2009. She taught bridge, organized a number of bridge clubs, and was honoured by having her name associated with the Raye Dolgoy Bridge Club at SAGE. Her family expresses thanks to staff at the Churchill Retirement Residence, Royal Alexandra Hospital, ward 9Y of the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, and Doctors Ron Dlin, Errol Raff, and Doug Matheson for their compassionate care. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chesed Shel Emeth Chapel, 12313 - 105 Avenue, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.