Dorothy Kirchner

KIRCHNER, Dorothy Leola

Passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the age of 91. Loving wife of the late Joe Kirchner for 41 years. She leaves in sorrow her daughters Beth (Kirchner) Nightingale and Kathryn (Kirchner) Ellement and husband Kirk Ellement. Also, grandchildren Christina and Kelly Nightingale and great-grandchild Danielle Elizabeth Traversy.

Dorothy grew up in Windsor, Ontario and then worked for Bell Canada in Toronto during her twenties where she made her dear and lifelong girlfriends. Joe's work brought them to Ottawa in 1967 where Dorothy then did many years of volunteer work including the International Y Fair, the Heart Foundation, and the initiation of fundraising to build CHEO. She was an avid reader, loved to play bridge, and enjoyed golfing and socializing at Amberwood Golf & Country Club.

Her final months were difficult due to heart and kidney failure. A graveside service will be held on September 29th in Orillia, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com