I always called Doris my Aunty Doris because I didn’t really know how these things worked when I was little and I also saw my 
Nana (and still do) as my mum & my best friend so naturally Doris just became my Aunty❤️ My favourite memory of her is trying to get her to watch the movie Bridget Jones’ Diary with Nana & I when we all lived in Victoria and the curse words were a little too much for her so Nana and I spent the whole movie crying with laughter but mostly just laughing at the look of sheer horror on Aunty Doris’s face! It was priceless! And one of my favourite days with her. They were all fun days and always full of love & laughter xoxo 

Doris was my dear sister, she was four years older than me and always felt responsible for me. She was with me wherever I went, from England to Canada (after the war) to New Zealand and back to Canada. And now it’s very hard to imagine a world without her in it. I miss her so much.

I must have been such a trial for her, she always had to take me with her when I was little and when we were older I was always wearing her clothes. But she was so patient with me, we slept together in a single bed until she was married and she would sing to me and teach me  what she had learned at high school that day..we both had the same sense of humour and would laugh at things no-one else thought was funny.

My sister was a kind, intelligent person, good in every sense of the word,and  the world was a better place because she was in it. I loved her more than words can say.

Brenda






I remember so well catching numerous buses from Tipton to Kidderminster to visit Aunt Doris and her family when I was a child.  We looked forward to it so much even though it took hours.  It was always so warm and welcoming at her house, we loved it, our special bank holiday treat.
I hadn't seen my aunt for many years, since she moved to Canada, but she was often in my thoughts.
She had a long and happy life but she will be missed.
My condolences to the family xxxx

I last saw Aunty Doris when she and Aunty Brenda came to my wedding in the year 2000 in England. It was wonderful to have them there to share that day with me. Aunty Doris has always seemed like a very strong and independent lady to me. My thoughts are with all the family. Sending my love to everyone xx

Thank you, Erin, for your kind words and thoughts. 

As Doris’s daughter, I feel fortunate to have had such a strong, adventurous, kind-hearted woman for my Mother.  I will miss her sound guidance and insight, her warm and dependable nature, her strength, and her wit.  She had (has) a magnificent spirit and enthusiasm for life, leading us to many places and adventures.  She has given me a legacy of strong, independent, womanhood that I cherish and hope also to fulfill.

Doris loved travel and visited many places in the  world, crossing oceans and, in particular, enjoying cruises.  She loved dancing and the music of the Big Band era, her coming of age music,  She was undaunted as a teenager living in England during the war years, ducking from air raids on her way home and supporting the war effort in her work.  As a young mother, her adventurous, pioneering spirit brought her to Canada and, later, to the West Coast.

She was very close to and loved her sister, Brenda, and they followed each other across and around the world, to stay close together.  She also maintained close ties with her extended family in England and highly valued their love and continuing contacts.  I know she will be missed by them all and by us.  Love you Mum 💖

I met Doris when she was a patient at the clinic I worked at. We quickly became friends and I was excited when I knew she would be in. Even when I wasn't the MOA for her doctor anymore I always made sure that I got to be the person who walked her to the exam room. Doris never failed to brighten my day. She couldn't always hear very well but she always tried her best and I feel very fortunate that I got to know her as much as I did. Doris was super sharp, even in her 90's, had a great sense of humour and was a very kind person. I loved her and only wish I could have gotten to know her better. Even though I have moved on from my job Doris was never far from my mind. My condolences to her family for the loss of this wonderful lady. 

OBITUARIO

Doris E Mansell

5 septiembre, 1925 – 19 mayo, 2019

First Memorial Funeral Services

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