Sadly we announce the passing of Doreen E. Petersen , at age 90 , on February 16, 2021 at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Abbotsford, B.C.
Survived by her dear husband Geerling (Jerry) Petersen, her beloved son Daniel Taylor Petersen, her sister Elsie O’Dwyer, her brothers John, Richard and David Day, and many cherished relatives in Canada, US, and UK.
Pre-deceased by her parents Arthur and Chrissie Day, her former spouse Frederick Taylor, her brother Kenneth Day, and sisters Julia Marsh, Eileen Slapsak, and Mary Johnsrude, and many of her former dearest friends.
Doreen lived a full life of many achievements and adventures. Successful from early on in London and Toronto in business accounting, computer methods, and real estate management, she eventually “semi-retired” in B.C. in the field of Financial Advisory Services. The centre of her working life for many years was managing a very successful real estate company, Century 21 Petersen Realty, with her husband Jerry Petersen and her son Dan Petersen in London Ont. She cherished her travels especially in the US and UK where she could renew ancestral links with close family ties, and record them in her family history albums.
“To know her is to love her” is certainly true of Doreen; everyone was special to her, and felt it in her great empathy and generosity, and charm.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Woodlawn Mount Cheam Funeral Home Chilliwack BC. Interment at Valley View Cemetery Surrey BC. Covid restrictions must be observed (maximum total attendance 10 people). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Chilliwack Free Reformed Church would be appreciated.
A celebration of life may be announced at a later date.
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