Miriam Dawn Cline Trueman

Leaving us on February 27, 2016, Dawn passed away at The Village of Wentworth Heights in Hamilton, Ontario, and is safely home in the arms of Jesus. She joins her beloved husband John and her dear parents Bertha Mary and the Reverend Clarence Cline who is now cradling his “dear little Dawnie”. Dawn was the cherished wife of John Herbert Trueman for 62 years. Dearly loved mother of Scott (Tracey), Janet Siverns (Steve), Dawn Martens (John), David (Paula), Andrea (Art), and Paul. Loved by her eight grandchildren: Laura, David, Trevor, Miriam, Daniel, Tayler, Amber, and Charlotte, and five great-grandchildren. Fondly remember by her sister Trudie Clarke and by her niece, nephews, and treasured friends. Predeceased by her beloved brother-in-law Morley Clarke and her dear niece Brenda Duncan.

Dawn was born on a pastoral charge in Onondaga, Ontario. She was an award winning scholar at the University of Toronto, Victoria College where she met the love of her life, John. In 1952, she married John and moved to Palo Alto California, where she worked for Stanford University for three years before returning to Canada. She taught high school English in Hamilton, Tillsonburg, and London, Ontario.

Dawn and John wrote fourteen textbooks in ancient and medieval history which were widely used in both official languages in high schools across Canada. They were an inseparable team who worked tirelessly for the reform movement within the United Church of Canada. Dawn was a skilled artist, playwright, writer, homemaker, furniture refinisher, and musician. Her most cherished place on earth was the cottage in Minden, Ontario, where she daily swam her lengths, rain or shine. Dawn will be remembered for her beauty, her sense of humour, her love of nature and all God’s creatures, her compassion for others, and her steadfast faith through all of life’s challenges. The family wishes to thank the Rymal staff at Wentworth Heights for their wonderful care and concern for Mom for the past five years and in her final days.

Friends may call at the MARLATT FUNERAL HOME,615 Main Street East, Hamilton, on Thursday March 3rd from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral service will be held at Dundas Baptist Church, 201 Governors Rd, Dundas, on Friday, March 4th at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. Cremation and interment will take place at a later date. Donations in Dawn’s name may be made to McDermott House Canada (mcdermotthousecanada.org). Online condolences may be made at www.marlattfhhamilton.com.

1 Cor. 13: “Faith hope and love abide but the greatest of these is love”.