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Dorothy Ethel Francis

Dorothy Ethel Francis

Female 1918 - 2015  (96 years)


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  • Name Dorothy Ethel Francis  [1
    Birth 6 Sep 1918  Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Obituary 6 Mar 2015  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Dorothy 'Dot' Curry
      September 6, 1918 - March 6, 2015
      Curry, Dorothy Ethel (Francis) '96 Halifax, Nova Scotia, 96, passed away peacefully at Kingswood Residence on March 6, 2015. Born in 1918 in Sussex, New Brunswick, she was the younger daughter of the late William and Ethel (Gray) Francis. On March 6, 1943 she married Ernest Curry. 'Dot' devoted her life to raising their family and contributing to the community. She was actively involved with the Girl Guides of Canada. Being an accomplished typist, Dot prided herself in helping numerous students and professors from Dalhousie University complete their research papers. Dot was known for her strong opinions regarding politics and women's issues. In later years the family referred to her affectionately as "DeeDee". In retirement she and her husband, Ernie, spent winters in Florida returning to Halifax each spring to her gardening, oil painting and their summer cottage at Sole's Lake. Her strength of character, determination and wonderful sense of humour will be remembered by all who knew her. She created wonderful family occasions which resulted in a host of lasting memories. Special thanks to Helen LaFitte; Eileen, Rose and staff at Country Living Estates; Kris and Mariola Ganski and Elizabeth at Kingswood Residence and Dr. Harris Crooks, who provided exceptional care. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters Pamela Miller (Jonathan) and Linda Little (Gregory) of Halifax; grandchildren, Jason (Elizabeth) Miller and their daughters, Nicole and Emily, Fall River; Christopher (Darin Ruangruchira) Miller, Halifax; Jane (Christopher) Caudle and daughter Grace, Hatchet Lake; Brian (Jean) Little, Halifax and Graham Little, Edmonton and by her brother William (Keitha) Francis, Dartmouth; cousin Kaye Archibald, Charlottetown; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest and her sister Jean (Ivan) Gittens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 6:00-8:00 pm and Funeral on Wednesday, March 11 at 2:00 pm at J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax B3S 0E1(902-455-0531). Private family burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
    Death 6 Mar 2015  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I582  Gittens Direct Line from Reunion
    Last Modified 9 Mar 2015 

    Father William Taylor Francis 
    Mother Ethel Elizabeth Gray 
    Marriage
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      MARR: RIN MH:FF24
    Family ID F165  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ernest Curry   d. Bef 6 Mar 2015 
    Marriage 6 Mar 1943  [1
    Children 
     1. Linda Curry
     2. Pamala Curry
    Family ID F1909  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 19 Sep 2013 

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    Dorothy 'Dot' Curry

  • Sources 
    1. [S943] Legacy.com, "Legacy.com." Database and images., (Legacy.com . www.legacy.com/NS/ : Copyright © 1999-2012.).

    2. [S1061] Dorothy Ethel Francis.