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Dorothy Arlene Maginnis

August 16, 2010

MAGINNIS, Dorothy Arlene (nee Walker) – Born 22 March 1920, died peacefully in her sleep on 16 August 2010 at Queens Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario. Only child of Kate and Gordon Walker, Dorothy was wife to the late Grant Maginnis. Beloved mother of Hayden, Robert (the late Wendy), and Paul (Donna); grandmother to Robert Jr. (Mandy) and Kate (Jamie); and great grandmother to Morgan and Justin Maginnis. A life-long member of Colborne United Church, Dorothy was active in, and supporter of, several London charities. She is remembered fondly by friends and neighbours. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 19, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Friday, August 20, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral will be conducted on Friday at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, Dorothy asked that donations be made to the Children’s Health Foundation where, for over fifty years, she was a volunteer.

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My sincere sympathy is with you as you mourn the death of your mother. Dorothy was such a cheerful and outgoing lady who was always gracious.

~ Shirley (Brown) Pettit

My thoughts are with you, Hayden, and your family at this time of loss.

~ Alison McQueen

To Hayden, Bob, Paul, and families, please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. It has bee a long time since I left home on Watling Street in 1971, where your mother and father and all of you were neighbours, just around the corner. From time to time, your mother was at our house as part of the neighbourhood ladies bridge club. I also recall the occasional deep "philisophacal" discussions with Hayden in the summer, sitting in your backyard. I remember your mother (and father) as friendly outgoing relaxed people. Again, please accept my condolences and let me wish all of you well. Ron Bowman (formerly of 11 Watling St.) Kitchener, ON

~ Ron Bowman

Hayden, please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time.

~ Graham Todd and Lorraine Samuel

Dear Hayden ,Bob, Paul, l just found out about Dorothy's passing and l am truly sad for your families loss. lt was my greatest pleasure to have taken care of your mom when she was at Kensington. She was a super lady and l will treasure the time that we had together. Meeting you all was also a great honour,you made me feel like one of the family with your kindness towards me ..And if l ever hear the name Missouri l will smile proudly and think of your mom. Thinking of you all at this delicate time ..God bless and you are all in my thoughtsl .Michele(Missouri) Walker, London ON.

~ Michele(Missouri) Walker

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