August 21st, 1921 - May 2nd, 2019
With great sadness, we announce the passing of
Dolores, at the age of 97. Predeceased by husband
Desmond, and sister Janet, Dolores is remembered
by her children, Colin and Kevin (Hilde); grandchildren
Sofie and Matthias; her brother James (Liz)
and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dolores was born in Bournemouth England, and
spent her childhood in England, Burma, Switzerland
and France before studying philosophy and
economics at Oxford. After a short time teaching in
south London, she went to India in 1946, working
there for the Indian Chamber of Commerce. In
1953 she met Desmond, also an Englishman
abroad in India. Together they decided to continue
their adventure abroad, arriving in Canada in 1955
and marrying a year later, settling in Vancouver.
She was a resident of West Vancouver since 1960.
Dolores worked for many years as secretary at
Hollyburn and Irwin Park elementary schools, and
later at the West Vancouver Municipal Employees
Association. She had a unique dedication and
sense of service and duty, volunteering at the
West Vancouver Seniors Centre into her 90’s.
There will be a private interment. A memorial
service will be held at St. Christopher’s Anglican
Church, 1068 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver
on Friday May 10 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, we ask that
you consider a donation to the Lions Gate Hospital
Foundation in Dolores’ memory.
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