Dora Sadler

Van Strepen - Dora (née Sadler)

Retired, O.C.D.S.B., McHugh Unit

Peacefully in hospital with her family by her side, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in her 85 ^th year. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse Van Strepen. Loving mother of Lisa and cherished grandmother to Samuel (Shandi), Megan, Andrew and proud great-grandmother to Paisley; and loving mother of Mark (Brenda) and children Eli and Jasmine. Beloved daughter of the late Wilbert and Pearl Sadler (née Meredith). Survived by her brothers Don (Marg), Earl (Helen) Leonard (Nora) and Carl (Christina); sisters-in-law Angel, Irene, and Bonnie. She will be dearly missed by her many cousins, nieces, nephews, colleagues, church family, friends, and neighbours. She was an avid bridge player, creative cook, teacher, mentor, and wonderful sister. Dora’s hope and strength, especially over the past 19 years is a testament of who she was, and she will be forever admired for her courageous fight. Her family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Carolyn Faught and her team from the 5 ^th floor Medical Daycare Unit at Ottawa Hospital, General Campus. Our blessing to Dr. Edward Fitzgibbon and the nurses of 6SW. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.), Nepean on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave., Ottawa, on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Rideauvale Cemetery, Kars, in the spring. If you wish to make donation in memory of Dora, please consider the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, 1502-480 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 9Z9. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com .