OBITUARY

Dorothy Pearl Dunbrack

February 12, 1921 – April 8, 2013

Dunbrack (Campbell), Dorothy Pearl “Dot”, “Peg”, of Halifax, February 12, 1921 – April 8, 2013 It is with heavy hearts the family announces Mom’s (Grandma’s, Great Grandma’s) passing at Maplestone Enhanced Care on Monday in her 93rd year. A life long resident of Halifax, Mom was born to John Alexander and Pearl Loretta (Mills) Campbell. She attended Sir Charles Tupper School and Halifax Academy. She was employed with Sears Canada and later with Fosberg and Mitchell Ltd.

Mom was a member of the United Church of Canada for over 80 years and a regular for Sunday service at St John’s United in Halifax for more than 60 years. She actively took part in her children’s lives while they were growing up by being a member of the Ardmore, Chebucto and Queen Elizabeth Home and School Associations. She also was secretary of the Wanderers Track and Field Club. She actively took part in her grandchildren’s lives by being their number one fan at their numerous sporting events.

Mom loved life and could find joy and amusement out of the smallest of things. Her hearty laugh could be heard over a boisterous crowd and she always had time for children, animals and those less fortunate than herself. She gave freely of her time to volunteer for the Nova Scotia Rehab Auxillary and St Theresa’s Church luncheons. Mom enjoyed bowling, baking cookies, swimming at the Waegwaltic club, Friday night shopping, Sunday BBQs and walking her little dog Mitzie.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Charles (Mike) Edward Dunbrack, sister Margie Ryan, brother Edward Campbell and her daughter Nancy Tokaryk. Survived by her daughters Sharon Daikens, Halifax, Susan Beazley (Ken) Brookside, son Gary Dunbrack (Mary), Hammonds Plains, and son-in-law Fred Tokaryk, Halifax. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; John Elder, Halifax, Scott Tokaryk (Jana) Germany, Sarah Tousignant (Rene) Timmins, Jeffrey Dunbrack (Monique) Ottawa, Andrew Dunbrack (Colleen), Waterloo, Peter Dunbrack (Heather), Fall River and Katherine Gale (Jeremy), Enfield, Amanda, Emily, Halifax, Michael (Ashley) Beazley, Tantallon. Dorothy is also survived by eight great grandchildren,

Visitation with the family will be at JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax on Thursday April 11th 2-4 and 7-9. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will take place Friday April 12th at 2:00 pm in Snow’s chapel with Rev. Linda Yates officiating. Internment in St John’s Cemetery, Fairview. Family flowers only. Donations to St John’s United Church, Halifax or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Maplestone Enhanced Care for their care of Mom over the past four years. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit:www.jasnowfuneralhome.com

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  • Visitation Thursday, April 11, 2013
  • Visitation Thursday, April 11, 2013
  • Funeral Service Friday, April 12, 2013
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Glenn & Faye Murphy

April 19, 2013

To Sharon, Gary and Susan. We were so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. We have lost a number of the original residents of Edinburgh Street lately and each lost brings back memories of our early years growing up on the street. They will all be missed and remembered with great affection. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families.

April 17, 2013

Sharon, sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Remembering her from Sundays at St. Johns. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Judith and Robert Thibeau (Halifax. N.S.)

April 14, 2013

Members of Maplestone Auxiliary are very saddened to hear of Dorothy's Death. She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed having her at our events. She will be missed very much by all of us.

Judy Beaton and Ron Shanks

April 14, 2013

Gary and Mary... we were saddened to read of your Mom's passing however she was an extraordinary person who lived a wonderful and rich life. Our thoughts are with you.

Karen Larsen

April 12, 2013

Dear Susan & family, sorry to hear about your mom's passing. One of the fondest memories I have of your mom is that whenever we went by your house on Edburg Street, I always saw your mother with her apron on, looking to see what kids around the community would be doing so she could hand out freshly baked, hot out of the oven cookies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this difficult period. Even though your mom has gone and passed, may you always remember the laughter, love, and joy she provided to a lot of people.
Blessings, Karen Larsen, your former neighbor (Daughter of Mel & Althea Larsen)

Marilyn McAnulty

April 12, 2013

We were neighbours on Edinburgh Street many years ago and we all remember your family with great fondness. We are blessed to still have our mom in our lives and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Marilyn, Nancy, Shirley, Jim and Thelma Kiely.

Arlene Creaser

April 11, 2013

Sharon, I'm so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.

April 11, 2013

Gary & family
I just heard about your mom.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
SL

Jeanne & Robert Hubley

April 11, 2013

Gary & family - So sorry to learn of your loss. I don't think we ever met your Mom but I'm sure she was quite a lady. It sounds like hers was a life well lived. We won't be able to join you at the visitation or the funeral because Robert is recovering from major surgery - but doing quite well.

Eileen Ross

April 11, 2013

Susan and Family, So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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