Dorothy Emily Triscott Clyne

Clyne: Dorothy Emily Triscott (née Finlayson) passed away gently on the 17th day of the 7th month, 2011 at David Lloyd Jones in Kelowna, BC at the age of 95 ½ years. She was predeceased by husband Fred Clyne and daughter Carol Barrett. Dorothy is lovingly remembered by her sons Dave (Andrea) and Roy (Cecile), son-in-law Les Barrett, sister Lily Shupe, and grandchildren Ericka (Craig), Heather, Travis, Sarah, David, and Emily. Dorothy was also Granny, friend, and teacher to a bouquet of relatives, friends and piano students. Dorothy was born in Peterhead, Scotland, in 1915. She enjoyed roaming the seaside by bicycle and in her father’s sidecar. After serving as an Operator with the British Air Force communications during World War II, she emigrated with husband Fred and wee daughter Carol to Canada on The Queen Mary. The family grew to five and lived between Mission, Enderby and Salmon Arm, before putting down their final roots in sunny Kelowna. Dorothy spent her life connected to music, studying piano and pipe organ, and teaching these from the age of 15 until retiring at 93, after 78 years. Although teaching piano was her life’s passion, she also had a thirst for knowledge that filled her life and bookshelves. Dorothy was a member of the BC Music Teachers Assoc., Eastern Star, First United Church, War Brides, Canadian Legion and had a devoted interest in British history and The Royal Family. An enthusiasm for life and a positive nature gave Dorothy a spark that brightened all around her. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at David Lloyd Jones for creating such a warm and supportive environment. A celebration of Granny’s life will be held 2:00 pm August 23, 2011 at the First United Church 721 Bernard Ave in Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, cheque donations may be sent payable to the “BC RMT Kelowna Branch” 1425 Elm St., Kelowna B.C. V1Y 3W8 Attn: Awards Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299