Born on September 12, 1941, in St. George's, NL, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Susie (Delaney) Hines. She was a great storyteller, known especially for telling the same story over and over (and over!) again. Some of her fondest memories were of growing up on the west coast of Newfoundland with her many siblings. She dearly loved the Newfoundland tradition of mummering, and her most passionate hobby was collecting mummer-themed goods to decorate her home.
Doreen was fierce, fragile, charming, loving, sneaky, and about as subtle as a bull in a china shop. She had an independent spirit and hated having to answer to anyone for anything. It was easy to get on her bad side, but just as easy to return to her good side. You could always trust Doreen to keep a secret until you left the room, and her big personality meant that we all shared a lot of good laughs over the years.
We’ll remember her unique language, her “Doe Doe-isms.” A “ramatagé” can be a dramatic situation or a confusing one. Anything that hangs, like a loose piece of yarn or a Christmas ornament, can be called a “faradelle," while a “quatte” occurs when your hair gets knotted while sleeping. You won’t find these words in any dictionary, but they coloured our lives and entered into our vocabulary thanks to her.
Doreen is survived by her five children, five grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She both frustrated and fascinated us, and we will surely all have a lot to unpack in therapy from here on out!
As per Doreen’s wishes, cremation will take place, and there will be no public visitation or funeral service.
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