Dorothy Cassidy

DOROTHY ELAINE CASSIDY (née GARLAND) Born July 23, 1931 near Richmond, Ontario, died peacefully in Oshawa on June 22, 2019, surrounded by family.  Dorothy was a devoted wife to her late husband Lorne Cassidy.  Dorothy had resided in Kingston and Ottawa, but spent her last years in the Whitby/Oshawa area.  Dear daughter of the late Elmer and Beatrice (née Trimble) Garland, and step-daughter of the late George Graham.  Beloved mother of Cheryl Johnston (Michael) of Brockville, Dianne Pettapiece (Michael) of Burlington, Gary Cassidy of Toronto, Janet Wild of Whitby, Brian Cassidy of Ottawa, and the late James Cassidy.  Cherished grandmother of Andrew Johnston, Robin Johnston (Jenna), Robert Pettapiece (Jessica), Olivia Wild, Jenna Wild, and great-grandmother of Henry Johnston.  Much loved sister of the late John Garland (the late Dorothy), the late Gordon Garland (the late Myrtle), the late Kathleen Burley (the late Harold), the late Bower Garland, the late Keith Garland, the late Bruce Garland (Joan), and step-sister of the late Bert Graham (the late Mary), Elaine Leach (the late Ken), and Eleanor Scott (Raymond).  Fondly remembered by her many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Dorothy was very involved with church and other volunteer activities.  The family would like to thank staff at Lynde Creek Manor Retirement Community, Whitby, Thornton View Long Term Care, Oshawa, and Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, for their care in assisting Dorothy through the past few years of her struggle with vascular dementia.  Visitation will take place at the Tubman Funeral Home, 3440 Richmond Rd, Ottawa on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 7-9 pm and on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 11 am-12 noon.  Funeral service to follow at 2 pm at Munster United Church, 2881 Munster Rd, Munster, with inurnment to follow at nearby Munster Union Cemetery.  Reception to follow from 3:30-5:30 pm at Jabulani Vineyard and Winery, 8005 Jock Trail, Richmond.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Diabetes Canada or Munster Union Cemetery.  Online memories and condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.