It is with great sadness the family announces Dorothy’s passing after a short illness at the Nanaimo General Hospital with her family at her side. She was born to her parents Dorothy and James Balbirnie in Wilkie, Saskatchewan and was very proud of her heritage. Dorothy is predeceased by her husband Ernie. She is survived by her three children Lori Kirby (Burt), Todd Angelucci and Ross Angelucci ( Christine); her 6 grandchildren; Tara Althouse (Steele), Brett Kirby (Cheryl), Trevor Angelucci, Kyle Angelucci (Kate), Nicholas Angelucci, and Elise Angelucci and 5 great grandchildren; Ainsley Althouse, Zack Althouse , Linden Althouse, Van Kirby and Tenley Kirby. She will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends in New Westminster, Nanaimo and Deep Bay .The family invites friends and family to attend a celebration of her life at First Memorial Funeral Services on Saturday, September 15th, from 2:00-3:00 located at 1720 Bowen Rd. in Nanaimo.