PRESTON, Dorothy Ruth (nee RATCLIFFE) Preston - Dorothy was born in Toronto on March 5, 1929, and died in London, Ontario on January 11, 2024.
After graduating from Toronto's Normal School in 1949, Dorothy's first teaching position was at Bogarttown Public School (east of Newmarket, Ontario).
It was in this community that she met her future husband, David Preston.
She was the beloved wife of David for 61 years; loving mother of dear son, John (Joann) and daughter, Anne (Art); zany nana to Rachel; dear sister to the late Irene Miller, Edna Wemp and Shirley Douglas.
Dorothy was a long-time worker in the many organizations of the United Church of Canada and received a life membership in the United Church Women.
She was an active member of the Canadian Federation of University Women – London Club and enjoyed many wonderful friendships there.
Dorothy and husband David were happy travellers and had some exciting experiences – some of which were more exciting than necessary.
The funeral service will be conducted in the spring at Harris Funeral Home in London, date to be announced. Interment Pine Orchard Friends Community Cemetery, next to her husband's parents.
If desired, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders or The Nature Conservancy of Canada.
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