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
Services
- Visitation Thursday, April 11, 2013
- Visitation Thursday, April 11, 2013
- Funeral Service Friday, April 12, 2013
REMEMBERING
Dorothy Pearl Dunbrack
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RECEIVE UPDATESGlenn & 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.
Linda MacRae
April 10, 2013
Gary and family-I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I never met her, but always heard stories from Anne& Greg about what a dynamic person she was.Take care of yourselves and find comfort in all your good memories.
Linda Goucher
April 10, 2013
Sharon - so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Linda Goucher
Catherine Williamson
April 10, 2013
Susan and family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
I remember her at soccer games and her chocolate chip cookies!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Catherine Williamson & Family
April 10, 2013
Dear Mike and Family,
So sorry for your loss but how blessed she was to have a beautiful family. My memory of her is being surrounded by her family at your wedding. Not everyone gets to experience these wonderful times in life. Celebrate all that was her life.
Love Aunt Donna
Deborah McNair
April 10, 2013
Sharon, Susan and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Cherish your memories and let them bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
Sincere Sympathy
April 10, 2013
Susan and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a dear soul and you'll always have your cherished memories.
Take care and God bless
Ann McGrath
April 10, 2013
May we express our condolences to all at this time. As I read the obituary and the mention of the cookies, I can still smell them when I would be at the door to call on Susan to come out to play and you always got one sometimes two cookies to have while running up and down the street. I recall in later years seeing Mrs.D and Mitzie heading up the street for a stroll always with a wave. I know family meant a lot to her and at this time Marie and I are visiting our kids and grand kids in Hershey and Montreal, I am sorry I will not be able to attend but I will speak to you upon return as I always tease Susan as I see her on the street at the store.
God Bless
John / Marie Wyatt
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