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OLIVER, Dorothy Eliza (Reed)

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Peacefully in the presence of her loving family at Extendicare Tendercare Nursing Home on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert (Bo) Oliver. Dearest mother of Peewee (Ting) of Little Current, late Robert (late Marge), Marilyn Heise (Bill), Wayne (Louise) of Shelby Township, Michigan, Joan Holley (Buzz), Don, Brian (Janice) and Gary (Sandra) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother of many. Special sister of Isabelle Dufresne (late Maurice) and predeceased by Harburn (late Ella), Viola Gagnon (late Armand), Cecil (late Edna), Austin (late Helen), Fred, Oliver (late Margaret), Clarence (Agnes) and Lawrence (Shirley). Sister-in-law of Mildred Burmaster (Alfred) and predeceased by Rev. Bill Oliver (late Pearl), Harold Oliver (late Thelma), Ethel Burns (late Jim) and Stella Burmaster (Gordon). Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 1 pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3 pm. Mrs. Helen Smith officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Residents Council at Tendercare Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family. We wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Tendercare for the exceptional and compassionate care extended to Mom over the six years she was a resident. Special thanks to Rose, Bridie and all the other personal support workers on 300 south. We will always remember your gentleness and kindness as you tended to Mom’s needs. Condolences may be offered at www.MeM.com.

Ladies of the Royal Purple Lodge are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2 pm for a memorial service.