Doris May Hurst

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill Hurst (1996), she was the loving mother of Leslie Mactaggart (late Bill Mactaggart 2018) and Murray Hurst (Karen Carter).

Doris was an enthusiastic part of her large extended family. She was a cherished grandmother of Mike Hryn (Nicole Neufeld); Will Mactaggart (Michele); Lisa Mactaggart (Leo Medeiros); Ryan Mactaggart (Kelly); Lauren Hurst (Sam Carr); and a proud great grandmother (GG) of nine great grandchildren: Holden and Clint Hryn, Esme and William Mactaggart, Denya and Levi Medeiros, Fynn and Ainsley Mactaggart and Jaxson Carr. She loved hearing any news about their accomplishments.

She was a special Aunt to all of her nieces and nephews.

Doris was born in Weston and lived near the Queensway and in Thistletown (all part of Toronto) until she moved to the Village by the Arboretum in Guelph. She was the youngest of five girls.

Doris had a passion and enthusiasm for life right up until her final day. She loved her family and talking about family history. She had a sharp mind, and above all, a great sense of humour. She never lost the ability to see the funny side of any situation and for that we are eternally grateful.

She was a kind person who made friends easily, and a story teller through and through – she loved the art of conversation and debate. She kept up on world affairs, sports and current events. Doris had a curious mind and prided herself as being a problem solver. She was so happy when she learned how to Google. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, Wordle, and was an avid reader. She especially loved playing bridge and euchre and cheered on the Blue Jays every season no matter how they played.

Doris was always happy to do things for others including sharing her baking with friends and family. Some of her specialties were Lemon Loaf, Lemon Squares, Apple Pie and Ginger cookies. She was a talented needle woman doing Cross Stitch, Sewing and Quilting and gained a reputation in her community as “the Bag Lady” as she was always happy to make beautiful fabric bags for her friends.

Doris had an amazing life and spread joy wherever she went. We are so blessed to have had her in our lives.

Special thanks to her friends and neighbours in the Village and Arbour Trails for all their love, support and encouragement. She couldn’t have done it without you.

If you wish to make a donation on her behalf, please consider The Empower Sewing Group which is part of the Days for Girls Canada Society. Visit www.daysforgirls.org/canada

Please join us in a celebration of Doris’ incredible life on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Reid Hall, Village by the Arboretum Centre, Guelph, Ontario