May 15, 2014


Peacefully at Perth & District Hospital, Monday, May 5, in her 95th year. Loving mother to Paul Raham, (Janet), Judith Versavel and Nancy Raham/ Hougham (deceased). Cherished grandmother to Matthew, John (Jennifer), great-grandmother to Luke, Judah, Asher, Alexander and Isabella. Loving stepmother to Ethelwyn and Al Rempel (James and Jane), June Dale (Erica and Andrea), Gordon Proctor (Mae, Dominique and David). Predeceased by brother Donald Pike (Shirley) and Robert Pike. Missed by sister Helen Praskey, her nieces and nephews, and all her extended family of friends in the Arden community whom she so dearly loved. Dorothy was a member of the Arden United Church where she played the organ until her 90th year. She sang in the Glee Club from its inception in 1994 and was the inspiration and founder of Friends of Arden. Her joy was her family, friends, and life in Arden on Big Clear Lake. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Dorothy’s life will take place Saturday, May 31, at 11:30 am at the Arden United Church. Reception and refreshments to follow at the Kennebec Community Centre in Arden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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