Gramma B, Mrs. B, Mom…she went by many names. Born in Kentville, Nova Scotia, she moved to Preston on her own at the age of 16, where she soon after met her future husband. She worked for Savage Shoes and bowled every Tuesday for the Lady’s League at the Presto Lanes Bowling Alley. As a result, she seemed to know everyone in Preston. After moving to Eby Street in the early 1960’s, Dolores and her front porch became a cornerstone in the Eby Street neighbourhood for the next 50 years. She enjoyed playing games or cards with her lady friends, rotating houses weekly. After years of being a Domestic Engineer, Dolores returned to work as the Donut Den’s most popular waitress. Dolores tried her hand at a number of hobbies, including crochet, embroidery, jam canning and freezing, and gardening. She was a “holiday hoarder” and had a bin of items for every holiday.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Ian Brownlee (Tracy) of Bradford, Michael Brownlee (Andrea McGowan) of Kingston, and David Brownlee (Chris Schutte) of Toronto, and her grandchildren London, Alex, and Ella Brownlee, and Liam McGowan. Dolores was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Patrick Brownlee (Aug. 2000), her special companion Bob Barber (Sept. 2016), her sister Mona Balcom (Dec. 2010), and her beloved dog Bailey.
Friends and relatives are invited to a visitation at Barthel Funeral Home (566 Queenston Road, Cambridge) on Sunday, October 20th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 am in the funeral home’s chapel. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
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