Peacefully, with family by her side at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Monday, March 26, 2018 of Ilderton and formerly of RR1 Denfield in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late A. Murray McRae (2011) for 62 years. Dear mother of Doug and Brenda McRae of Port Dover, Ron and Linda McRae of Denfield, Marjorie and Paul Johnson of London, Barbara and Larry McGill of Glencoe, the late Mary Beth (2007) and Bill Thomas of Coldstream, and Laurie and Brent Fowles of Ilderton. Dear grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Audrey Gillespie of Cambridge and Kay McRae of Ayr. Predeceased by brothers Norman (Infant) and Wallace and his wife Peggy Knapp, brother-in-law Jack Gillespie, brother-in-law Ian McRae, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jessie and Charlie Mackie. Also missed by her nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Country Terrace for their care and compassion. Dorothy was proud to be one of five women that graduated from the University of Guelph – Ontario Agriculture College in 1949. She was a long time member of the Vanneck United Church UCW and lifetime supporter of the Ilderton Fair.
Friends may call at the Vanneck United Church, 22651 Vanneck Road, Ilderton on Saturday, March 31st from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm where the funeral service will be held at 1pm with Rev. Mark Bellamy officiating. Interment Telfer Cemetery. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211) entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to Vanneck United Church or Sleeping Children Around the World would be appreciated by the family.
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Karen and Mary Peterson
To the McRae family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless.
Susan Oke
To the family of Dorothy McRae – I remember your Mom as a very caring person back when I was living in Lobo Townsip and attending school at S.S. #6 with her children. Those were some good days. You have my deepest sympathy and I hope all of your happy memories will help you in the sad times ahead. Susan Oke (Charlton)
Pete and Elaine Kosi
Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories give you comfort.
Marilyn Larizza(Forward)
To all of Doroty’s Family, my deepest sympathies at the loss of your mother.
May you find strength in each other at this very difficult time.
God Bless!
Jim & Janet Rock
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McRae family during this difficult time.
Mark Lenders
To the entire McRae family; my sincerest sympathies. Dorothy was truly a compassionate, caring and humble person with a strong community presence. She will be missed but not forgotten in our memories.
Ken and Marg Caldwell
Bill Thomas and Family: Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother-in-law and grandmother. In 2007 we paid our respects to Mary Beth. We are good Eastern Star friends of your mother Arlene Thomas and late father, Ken.
Respects, Ken and Marg Caldwell – Clinton.
Dale Cook
My sincerest condolence to all of the McRea family on Dorthy’s passing
God Bless her
John & Mary Walls
Our sincere condolences to the McRae Family. Dorothy was a wonderful person.
Jim & Shelley Hodgins
Doug, Ron and all the family,
Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
Our condolences.
David Rose
Ron and Linda, plus all of Dorothy’s family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences as you mourn the loss of a great Lady. May your shared memories, help you through the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Dave and Joyce Rose
Don and Margaret Watt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincere sympathy -Don and Margaret (Schendera) Watt
Bruce & Lynn Waddell
To the McRae Family
Our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Bruce & Lynn Waddell
Nancy Filson Ingram
My sincere sympathies to Mrs. McRae’s family. I remember her as such a knowledgeable,
hardworking individual!
Lu and Cathy
Larry and Barb:
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Bulmer
To Laurie and Brent Fowles and Family and the rest of the McRae Family
Sincere sympathies for your loss. Dorothy was a wonderful woman. I have many fond memories of her from my youth at Vanneck United Church. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan, Dave, Tyler and Spencer Bulmer
Bob and Jean
Barb and Larry, Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you , and your family, at this difficult time
Catharine Harrison
To the McRae Family,
Sincere sympathy to all in the loss of Dorothy. My prayers and caring thoughts are with you at this time.
Catharine Harrison
Jerry O’Connor
Dear Ron and family-
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of her presence and celebrate your memories of a loving mother, grandmother, relative and friend. She, no doubt, lived her life well in Christ and has been welcomed into the heavenly Kingdom.
Sincerely,
Jerry O’Connor
Valleyview Male Chorus Member
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Our sincere sympathies to Mrs. McRae’s family.
Diane and Mike O'Shea
Our heartfelt sympathy to the McRae family – a lovely lady whose dedication to agriculture was truly noteworthy.
Steve & Kim Bowman
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother.
She was a delightful lady and was a joy to know.
God Bless
Wilma Van Bussel
To the entire McRae family,
My heartfelt condolences. Dorothy was a lovely lady who has already joined dear Murray in heaven. My memories are all so positive of this wonderful couple and my thoughts are with you all. Sincerely, Wilma Van Bussel