1928 – 2024
A resident of The Village of Sandalwood Park, Doris passed peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Born and raised on Heart Lake Road, at the Pawley homestead on November 18, 1928 to Roy and Lena Pawley. Doris attended public school at SS#14, Chinguacousy, which was located on the former Gray farm at Dixie Road and Countryside Drive. Following high school, she worked for many years as a Dental Assistant with Dr. J. Faulkner in Brampton.
Doris had a generous heart; always putting others before herself. Her focus was family; she loved her home and devoted much of her time caring for her aging parents and was grateful to have had that opportunity. She was determined in all that she did and had the willpower to never stop trying.
Predeceased by her parents, Roy Pawley (1978) and Helena (Sackrider) Pawley (1987); her sister, Muriel Livingston (2012) and her brother-in-law, Bert Livingston (1982).
Doris will be remembered by her nephew, David Livingston (Linda); nieces, Diane Irwin (Harold), Susan Livingston (Kevin), Lynn Crawford (Bill), Dr. Lori Livingston (Susan); cousins, Jean and Arvilla Widdes, Midland and Sharon Durling, Woodstock.
Doris was blessed to have many wonderful people in her life. She treasured all her friends and will be missed by many. Doris had fond memories and a lifetime of stories of the holidays and family reunions shared with the Davidson and Widdes clan, and would often reminisce about the wonderful fun they had together.
She loved music and while her sister took singing lessons, Doris preferred the piano. She credits her ability to play by studying under the late Herb Campbell, who was the local music teacher. A dedicated and long-standing member of Mayfield United Church in Caledon, Doris served as the church organist for well over 20 years.
In retirement, she joined Christian Women, volunteered at the Brampton Fall Fair, was active in bible study, U.C.W. and craft groups and spent many enjoyable afternoons playing bridge with her friends.
Doris was a wonderful seamstress and had a passion for making teddy bears and stuffed animals. She spent countless hours ensuring each one was finished to perfection and then generously gifted them to family and friends.
An avid sports fan, she was an enthusiastic follower of curling, the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs and in later years, the Raptors.
After entering The Villages on April 23, 2013, Doris continued to enjoy a variety of events and activities; craft groups, Chime Choir and gardening, but a highlight was always a good game of euchre with her card partner Lois Scrace.
A very warm and special thanks to The Reverend Lisa Naumann and Doris’ long-time Mayfield Church family. Your prayers, kindness and thoughtful gestures meant so very much to her.
To Donna Bach and Norma Jean Thompson – a most sincere thank you. Together, you surrounded Doris with love and laughter and in return, enjoyed her wit and sense of humour.
And to Dr. S. Wijeyasekaran, the Administration, Nurses, Caregivers, Staff and Volunteers at The Village of Sandalwood Park, thank you for your exemplary and compassionate care during these last few years.
For those who wish, a memorial donation may be made to Mayfield United Church, 12496 Dixie Road, Caledon L7C 2L7. Private interment will take place at Dixon’s Union Cemetery, Caledon. Please join us to celebrate Doris’ life on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 12 noon until 3 p.m. (Words of Remembrance at 1:15 p.m.) at Royal Ambassador, 15430 Innis Lake Road, Caledon East. Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Gary and Brenda Shaw
We were sorry to hear about Doris. We remember getting her from her room on the Sundays when once a month, Mayfield conducted a church service at Sandalwood. Doris always enjoyed coming to the service and seeing people from her home church. She loved to sing along with the hymns and always enjoy a kind word from the minister after the service.
Sandra Elmslie
To the Livingston family, My condolences to everyone. Doris loved life, she was full of life daily always keeping busy and on the go. We will miss her laughter & sweet smile
Rest in peace Doris
Regards
Sandra Elmslie
Lisa M Speirs
My sincere condolences. I remember conversations with Doris. I loved her sense of humour and the twinkle in her eye. RIP Doris.
Lorna Jenkinson
My condolences to all of Doris’ family. She had a wonderful sense of humor and she took great pride in all of her beautiful handicrafts. May she rest in peace.
Sheila Shields
My condolences with the loss of Doris. Such a lovely lady. The Livingston family were so fortunate to have her like a second mother. With 5 Livingston children and living next door Aunt Doris was always there for all of them. She loved and cared for each and every one of them like they were her own, often adjusting her schedule to accommodate their needs. I know you will hold many wonderful memories of all the time spent with her. I used to enjoy visits with Doris after she went to Sandlewood. She told me one day “. If I saw a wheelchair going up Heartlake Rd it would be her checking out her house”. Always a sense of humour.
Donna Marie Thornton
My condolences to the Livingston family. My most vivid memories of Doris were of her at the church organ. She was so dedicated and easy going.
Petra Turk
I just found out. My sympathies to David and Linda and extended family of the passing
of your aunt. She must have been a beautiful soul by all the comments left.
Irene Wilson
My condolences to the Livingston family. I remember my many visits to Dr. Faulkner’s office . Doris was always so kind and caring.
Irene Wilson (Doris always called me Irene)
Phyllis Moffatt
So sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Doris, I remember visiting and seeing her when I went to the Livingston house and remember her when my Grandmother Hunter would visit her Mom and Dad. She will be missed by all of those whom new her from Heart Lake Rd and Mayfield Church. She was a very kind assisstant when I first went to Dr. Faulkner’s office. So sorry Phyllis Moffatt(Terry)
Ruth Wiggins
With Sympathy to the Livingston family,
May your faith bring you strength and comfort in this time of loss.
Joyce Wiggins & family and Doreen (Wiggins) Ormsby & family