Doreen Agnes Cameron

Doreen Agnes McFadyen Cameron, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday August 18, 2025. Her journey on this earth was one marked by her deep love of family and friends, and being the honest dependable person that she was. Her life has left countless fond memories in the hearts and minds of the many lives she touched. Mom, Mum, Seanhie, Auntie-Do or Doreen as she was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Doreen, always the steadfast matriarch, is survived by her three loving and unique children, Alan Cameron, Pamela Cameron Edwards, Fiona Cameron Moylan and her partner Joseph Tigno. She also leaves Dr. Ian Cameron, the father of her children; her three nephews and their spouses Ian McFadyen, Glenn and Rita McFadyen, Jim and Patty McFadyen, and her niece and spouse Carol and Barry Pettigrew. Doreen was cherished by her four grandchildren; Connor, Brendan and Sinead Moylan, and Christopher Lenz. She also leaves behind many long-time close friends and co-workers who adored her dearly and greatly enjoyed her witty humor and Scottish spirit. Doreen was predeceased by her loving parents, Peter and Agnes McFadyen of Glasgow, Scotland; her three siblings and their spouses, Jim and Joyce McFadyen, Roy and Margret McFadyen, and Irene and John Copeland, her sister-in-law Doreen McFadyen, and her niece Linda McFadyen. Last but not least Doreen was predeceased by her faithful companion and pup who brought her much joy, Oliver. Born in 1936 the youngest of four children raised in a Glasgow suburb, Doreen often reminisced over the vast beauty, sights and sounds of her native Scotland. During the war her parents were keenly focused on keeping all the children safe. One of her most memorable events during the war, the infamous Clydebank Blitz, occurred on her fth birthday. She recalled after the air cleared her family was! able to enjoy her awaiting birthday cake which was on her mind all day long. The true meaning of family has remained deeply ingrained within her throughout her entire life. In 1961, Doreen and her husband Ian left Scotland, moved to America and became U.S. citizens. They settled down in the Hartford area to begin their new life together far from home. After moving her growing family from her favorite home in Ellington, she became a West Hartford resident for the next 50 years. During her working years she enjoyed being the of ce manager at a local dental of ce until her retirement. Throughout her life Doreen was a homemaker at heart who enjoyed sewing, cooking, knitting, and playing cards. She was fortunate to travel abroad every year with her sister Irene visiting numerous countries throughout Europe. Her bridge group, tea socials, and knitting club, kept her engaged, competitive and social throughout her life. Spending quality time with her children, family members and friends both near and far was her heartbeat, always. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. A celebration of Doreen's life will be planned at a time and location in the near future. To share a memory of Doreen or to express condolences to the Cameron Family, please visit www.shakerfuneralhome.com.