Doreen Owen

Boss, Doreen Joyce "DoDo"

Her family were her friends and her friends were her "family"

Doreen was born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England February 7, 1928 and died peacefully with her children at Riverpark Place, Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.

She was a devoted wife and partner to her beloved late husband Marvin. She always held faith in the belief of being reunited with Marvin and her predeceased daughter, Jenny. She was treasured mother, mentor, and inspiration to her children Susan Hershner and her husband Phil of Marion, Iowa, David Boss and his partner Carolyn of Napa, California. Grandma Dodo is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Katie (Andrew), Sara (Michael), Ellie (Peter), Cassidy, Kyle, Brenna and Braden, and her great-grandchildren Levi and Griffin. Other cherished surviving family members include her brother, Geoffrey Owen, sisters-in-law, cousins, and many nieces and nephews.

Doreen was an amazing woman of joy. She loved participating as a longtime member of Kanata Theatre both on and off stage, travelling to visit family and loved ones, serving on the hospitality team of Kanata United Church and enjoying time with her dear friends in Kanata.

Special thanks to all of her friends, to the doctors, nurses and care staff at Riverpark Place, the Queensway Carleton Hospital, CCAC, and community, for their exceptional support and care.

Friends may attend a Celebration of Her Life at Kanata United Church, 33 Leacock Dr. Kanata on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Special Olympics. Condolences, donations or messages may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com .