Dorothy "Do" Jean Heinze (nee Tait), 94, devoted wife to Larry, passed away August 8, 2018, in Halifax. Dorothy was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, on October 25, 1923. She was a loving mother, grand mother and great grandmother to her children Sherry, Gail (Sig) and David (Marian); her grandchildren, Autumn (Ian) and Stefan and her grandchildren, Tate and Ceilidh. Do was predeceased by her sisters Phyllis and Margaret; her brother, Robert and husband, Laurence. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
After devoting herself to raising her family, Do completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours from St. Mary's University in 1979. She was active in the Engineers Wives of Nova Scotia and the Women of Rotary of Halifax for many years and a former member of the Halifax Curling Club. She spent many happy days at her summer residence at Ponhook Lake with family and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sheldrake Lodge, Hubley, who lovingly cared for her through her declining years. A celebration of Do's Life will be held at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax, on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 1-3 pm. Please direct donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
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