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Dorthy Marilyn Van de Valk (née Best)

October 18, 2022

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dorthy Marilyn Van de Valk (née Best) on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Loving mother of Kim Underwood (late Paul). Grandmother to Jamie (Amanda) and Scott (Celina). Proud great-grandmother to Jaden, Gracen, River and Hunter. Dear sister to Mary Lue Constantineau (late Dan), special aunt to John, Carl, Willis, Lynn, Mark, Ann, Tony, Julie and Mary Ann. A funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior.

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I had the pleasure of meeting Dorothy in the last few months in my surgical practice. She surprised me by saying I resembled her father and uncle, and knew quite a bit about me - until she told me who she was! In our few meetings I found her to be a very warm and compassionate woman. We were planning a dinner to share memories. Alas fate has intervened and she has moved in to the next stage of her journey - I cherish the brief hug we shared on our last meeting. Prayers of peace to the extended family in this time of sorrow.

~ Dr Tim Best

Dorothy was a wonderful great Aunt who remembered every birthday and Christmas and was a special family member to me. I wish all her family and friends the comfort of good memories and a few knick-knacks.

~ Julie Van de Valk