Doreen T. Plummer

1925-2011

Doreen in her 85th year, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on June 20, 2011. Pre-deceased by her parents Gordon Markham Butler and Dorothy Fuller Butler and infant granddaughter, Katelyn. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Arthur, and by her children, Cathy (Doug Morrison), Stephen (Jill), Gordon (Susan), David (Linda) and Ian (Susan); her grandchildren, Becky (Joe Miller), Scott (Margo), Peter (Sarah); Kent, Adrian; Carolyn (Lise), Lauren (Tim Wiley), Megan; Jessica, Michael; Sara, Allison, and Gillian; her great grandchildren, Abby, Leah, Oliver and Carter; her sister Marilyn (Jack Logan) and brother Bob (Jean); as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

Doreen was a loving wife and mother, doting and proud grandmother and great grandmother. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario in 1925, Doreen became a nurse after moving to Saint John, N.B. She practiced for a year in New York CIty in 1948 before returning to Saint John where she worked as a nurse for a prominent eye doctor. Doreen and Art married in 1952 and family moves took them to Gimli, Summerside, Greenwood, Ottawa and finally Halifax. In 1963, Doreen and Art purchased a family cottage on the Saint John River at Buckleys Cove. For nearly 50 years, Doreen and Art spent every summer at their cottage and today there are 3 additional family cottages built on surrounding property.

Doreen underwent many medical treatments during her life journey demonstrating remarkable emotional and physical resilience. Throughout, she maintained her natural grace, optimism and above all else, her concern for others. Doreen was most grateful for the richness of her life, especially the opportunity to spend time with her children and their families. She was blessed with many friends from her Bridgeview neighborhood. Heartfelt thanks to the many family members, friends and medical professionals who throughout the recent years shared their love and support in so many ways.

Arrangements are entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax (902) 455-0531. A memorial service will be held in Rockingham United Church, 12 Flamingo Drive, on July 1 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prescott Group (www.prescottgroup.ca), IWK Health Center Foundation, QEII Health Foundation or the Salvation. To place an on-line condolence message for the family, please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com