As the sun set on Aug.8th 2022 Dorothy decided to go be with her “hon” Eddy. Dorothy entered this world on April.7th 1937 in Kamloops at Royal Inland Hospital. She was the eldest daughter of four children to Walter and Delena Martin. Growing up in Kamloops, Monte Lake, Clearwater and back to Kamloops Dorothy attended Stewart Wood Elementary and Kam High Secondary. She worked jobs at the Leland Hotel, and Fisher Bros Limited Used Auto. Shortly after this she met the love of her life Eddy Marini on a blind date, they were married January 18, 1958.
Left to cherish her memories are her two daughters Delena (Sean) O’Toole, Brenda (Ross) Thompson; 4 grandkids Devon, Eddy O’Toole and Alyssa (Mike) Tulliani, Jocelyn (Kevin) Douglas; 3 great grandkids Hunter, Lexi, and Mason; numerous nieces and nephews and the 240 girls club. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Walter and Delena Martin; husband Eddy in 2010; sister Lea Eagely; Brothers Jordie and Barry Martin; Rose Marini, Gil &Marg Marini and Leigh Marini
After marrying Eddy they built their first and only home out in Wetsyde at the end of what is now Mayne Rd. The family home was never complete always some sort of addition being added. Many memorable weekends spent out at the family cabin at Fredrick on Kamloops Lake. Dorothy was very active in her Church St. John Vianney. Her and Eddy help build it in Westsyde and their daughter Delena’s Wedding reception was the first party in the church hall in 1981. Dorothy was a devote Catholic, belonged to the CWL and was always working in the church office for many years. Dorothy always had a knack to make friends along the way, she was one of the most caring passionate people and was always there to lend a hand.
Family meant the world to Dorothy, she was very proud of the accomplishments, of her children and her grandchildren. Dorothy hosted many family dinners! There were always good treats in Granny’s kitchen. Dorothy was a hard worker, and kept a beautiful home, cooking, baking, gardening and canning. She had a love of beer, chocolate, and one can’t forget her scotch.
Dorothy’s family invites you to attend prayers at St. John Vianney 2826 Bank Rd on Aug.14th 2022 at 7pm and a Funeral Mass Celebration of life on Aug.15th 2022 at 11am with lunch and a reception to follow.
Family would like to thank Lianne Williams for all her love and support. In Lieu of flowers Donations can be made to the BC Children’s Hospital or the BC Cancer Support Foundation.
“Mom, you are missed; you are loved! You will live on in our hearts and in our memories!
….Until we see you again!”
I feel my soul bursting through the layers of atmosphere that is so thick;
bursting up and finally reborn.
Is that you God, my Creator, who has taken me from this earth, from pain, sadness, good times, as well as my family’s love, of faithful friends?
Leave them with feelings of happiness and love, to keep them strong.
Such a great love surrounds my heart to bursting,
floating in a world of bliss.
Seeing loved family members long gone, friends I have missed; welcoming me.
I will miss my family I’ve left behind.
Maybe I could visit them in their dreams,
whisper encouragement in their ears and hearts, in their times of need.
Thank you for the love you give.
Thank you for the life of Love.
Thank you for your Love.
~Margaret McFarland~
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dignity Memorial, Schoening Funeral Service.
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