Obituary of Dorothy Cavanagh

CAVANAGH, Dorothy "Dot"At her home in Perth in the presence of family on Saturday, April 19, 2014 Dorothy A. (Douglas) Cavanagh at the age of 93 years. She was predeceased by her parents Margaret (Robinson) and Wellington Douglas, her first husband Art Walker who was killed in WWII serving with the RCAF and by her second husband of 45 years, Keith R. Cavanagh. Dearly loved mother of Leslie (the late Peter) Lenny of Arlington, Virginia. She will be remembered by her niece Twink 'Mary' (Wayne) Murphy of Kamloops B.C. and nephews Doug (Sandra) MacDonald of Perth, Gary MacDonald of Renfrew, Bob MacDonald (Carol) of Kemptville and Doug Menzies (Karen) of Amherstview. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West Perth on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in St. James Anglican Church Perth on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. In remembrance, contributions to L.A.W.S. would be appreciated. Dot was a devoted wife and mother. She was proud to be honoured by the Legion as a Silver Cross Mother and an active lifetime member of St. James Anglican Church in Perth. Dot was a caring and loyal friend, a keen lover of skiing, sports, handicrafts, dancing, entertaining, playing piano, organ and cards. Her positive attitude, sense of humour and winning smile were her trademarks.