Peacefully at the Brantford General Hospital on Saturday December 13 2025, at the age of 96 years. Loving wife of the late Joseph (1976). Beloved mother of Linda Britton (Mark), Jerry Pemkowski (Deb), Theresa Jamieson (the late Wayne) and Brenda Balicki. She will be forever remembered by her 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Dorothy is predeceased by her infant son Michael and by her grandsons Jamie Thompson (2012) and Richie Britton (2020). She is the last surviving sister of “the Leonard family”. Dorothy retired after many years as a Registered Nurse with the Brantford General Hospital. In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road N. Brantford. A private family interment service will be held in the spring of 2026 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Dorothy to the Brant SPCA or S.O.A.R. Community Services. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca
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