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DOROTHY HILDA LUNNEY

Date of Passing: Jul 31, 2012

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DOROTHY HILDA LUNNEY 1923 - 2012 Dorothy Lunney (Payne) 89, passed away peacefully on July 31 at her residence in Nanaimo. She was born in Balmoral Manitoba, was married for 54 years to her late husband Albert, spent her working career as a registered nurse in Winnipeg while raising a family of five. Dorothy spent her last 12 years in British Columbia in Errington, Penticton and Nanaimo. She is survived by her youngest siNster, Eleanor, children: Vicki (Terry) Stoddart, James (Helen) Lunney, Janice (Richard) ield, Patricia Shelby, Susan (Wally) Galego, grandchildren: Cameron, James, Alison, Jamie, Burton, Ashley and Roman. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Hilda Payne, siblings: Cecil (Shirley) Payne, Cyril Payne and Olive (Henry) Jacobson. Dorothy was a woman of faith, she loved to sing, was a faithful church member. She passed in peace confident in her Saviour and her place in eternity. She will be buried next to Albert in Lakeside Cemetery, Penticton. A memorial service will be held at Yates funeral home, Parksville at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to Health for Humanity (h4h.ca), or to the Anglican Relief and Development Fund (anglicanaid.net). The family would like to express profound gratitude to the residents and staff at Berwick on the Lake, Nanaimo and to her personal physician, Dr John Cline and to the paramedics, emergency and Xray personnel at NRGH who provided companionship, love, care and excellent professional service in her last days.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 04, 2012

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • We are saddened at your loss,but comforted by the fact that auntie Dorothy is with "HER LORD". I remember your mom as a kindly and caring woman. She was a strength and encouragement to many people. She will be fondly remembered. - Posted by: Terrance and Jane Jacobson (nephew) on: Aug 05, 2012

  • We are saddened at your loss, but comforted by the fact that auntie Dorothy is with "Her Lord." I remember your mom as a kindly and caring woman. She was a strength and encouragement to many people. She will be remembered. - Posted by: Terry and Jane Jacobson (Terry is Dorothy's nephew) on: Aug 05, 2012

  • So sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothy's passing. I have fond memories as kids visiting with your family (was it Strathcona ?) and then St. Vital. Phyllis and I would be at the funeral however our son Mitchell is getting married on August 10th here in Winnipeg. We will be making a donation in her memory. Our thoughts are with you. Ray - Posted by: Ray (Phyllis) Jacobson (nephew) on: Aug 05, 2012

  • Just wanted to pass along our condolences. Prayers and peaceful memories to all. - Posted by: Sue Narozniak(nee Robinson) (Great-Niece) on: Aug 04, 2012

  • Condolances to Dorothy's family & friends. I got to visit with Dorothy, while visiting my Mother in Athen's Creek Lodge in Penticton, and also a few times in The Hamlets of Penticton. Dorothy was truly a Special person, friendly, & kind, and, very much "on the go" A fine Lady. Deepest Sympathy in your loss. - Posted by: Janet Jundt (aquaintance) on: Aug 04, 2012

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