Obituary of Dorothy Coady

Coady, Dorothy Jean (nee Donovan) Passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 24th, 2013 in her 82nd year. Raised in Ancaster, Ontario, she was the youngest daughter of the late Austin and Madge Donovan. Her greatest joy in life was the love and support she received from her family. Dorothy leaves to mourn her beloved husband of 55 years, John; her children: Gary (Jayne), Sharon Holzman (Bill) and Paul. She most enjoyed spending time at the cottages in Rhoddy's Bay with her three wonderful grandsons: Elliot, Connor and Casey. She was their greatest cheerleader and always made them feel so special. Predeceased by her two sisters that she loved so dearly: Marjorie Farrell and Evelyn McKenzie and also her brothers-in-law: Jack McKenzie, Edmund Coady and Charles Coady; sisters-in-law: Ruth Kellogg and Betty Herrick. Survived by her brother in-law David Farrell and sister in-law Mardi Coady. Fondly remembered by 25 nieces and nephews and their families. The Coady family deeply thanks Gail Gavan and Dorothy's many friends who remained by her side during the last few months. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday, August 29,, 2013 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Braeside, Ontario on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 11.00 a.m. It will be followed by a reception in the church hall. Private interment St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill Road, Pakenham later Friday afternoon. For those wishing to do so, donations in Dorothy 's memory can be made to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Cancer Centre.