Dorothy Margaret Telfer

Passed away on October 8, 2017 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Edwin Telfer (Bob) (1995). Loving mother of Richard Telfer (Carolyn 2009) Helen, Doreen Sinclair and Michael, Judy McIntyre, Susan Telfer, Rosalie Telfer and Bob. Doting grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 10 great great-grandchildren and missed by several cousins, nieces and nephews. Dora is survived by her sister Flo (Phil, 1990) and sister-in-law Joyce (Earl). Predeceased by sisters Betty (Tom), Rose (Arthur), Violet (Henry) (Omer), Lena (Bert). Sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hazel (Dick) (Jerry), Tom (Betty) (Marion), Herb (Helen), Ab (Helen), Stan (Joan).

Dora was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church (closed 2006), Mary Immaculate Church and St. Peter’s Church (Goderich, ON). She volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul, Meals on Wheels and the Mission Store. She was also a member of the C.W.L, Women’s Group and Victory Branch Legion #317.

Summers were spent at the Pinery Provincial Park, travelling around in their trailer, and then at Bluewater Beach at their cottage in Goderich, Ontario.

We are celebrating her long and healthy life at Needham Funeral Service (520 Dundas St.) on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 2-4 pm and from 7-9 pm with prayers at 3:30pm. The funeral service will take place at Mary Immaculate Parish (1980 Trafalgar St.) on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 12 pm. Friends and relatives are invited to sign Dora’s online book of condolences at www.needhamfuneralhome.com.