Obituary of Dorothy Amelia Noble

Dorothy Amelia Noble (Dunnington) passed away peacefully in her 87^th year at Wildwood Nursing Home in St. Marys, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy is survived by James, her husband of 67 years, whom she met on the army base in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. She leaves behind her children Doug (Theresa), Darlene (Jamie) and David. Grandchildren Jenn (Kyle), Mike (Erin), Amy (Scott), Jason (Kim), Danny and Justin, and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Harold, sisters-in-law Barb and Patsy Dunnington, Helen and Vic Noble, Norm Noble and Phares Himburg.

Dorothy was predeceased by her Mom and Dad Beatrice and George Dunnington, sister Jessie, brothers Art, George, Harry and her twin Donny. Mother- and father-in-law Margaret and Vic Noble, sisters-in-law Mary Joan, Nancy, Joan, Ruth, Mary and brothers-in-law Ralph, Allan and Lefty.

Mom had many titles: wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grandma, GG and friend. She spent a great deal of time with her children and grandchildren playing cards or chatting. Mom loved to play bingo and travel back to her beloved Nova Scotia.

“When you closed your eyes and soared to the Heavens I could hear the faint flutter of your wings as you left.”

A special thank you to the amazing staff at Wildwood Nursing Home. Your kind words and compassion in Mom’s last days were amazing. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will take place at a later date.

Donations may be made to the

Alzheimer Society
1020 Ontario St #5, Stratford, ON N5A 6Z3

or to the charity of one’s choice.