It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, physician, teacher, and friend, Dorothy Elizabeth Haswell, who passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2024, at the age of 85.
Dorothy, the daughter of Lilian and Ernest Haswell, was born in northern England into a coal-mining family just before World War II. A dedicated and accomplished woman, she graduated from Medical School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1962 and immigrated to Canada in 1966, where she built a rewarding career practicing and teaching family medicine before transitioning to psychotherapy.
In addition to her medical career, Dorothy had a lifelong love for music. From singing with her mother in her early years to performing in choirs and bands, music was a source of joy throughout her life. Her later years saw her focusing on knitting, gifting her loved ones with skillfully crafted items that will serCASve as cherished memories of her. Dorothy’s other interests included calculus, cosmology, stoicism, sketching, and murder mysteries, reflecting her unending curiosity.
She was a devoted mother to her sons, John (wife Nancy) and David (wife Minerva), a proud grandmother to Jack and Emily, and a loving great-grandmother to Lilly-Anne. Dorothy is survived by her sister Lilian and predeceased by her brother Ernie. She leaves behind many friends and fellow musicians who will fondly remember her warm spirit, generosity, and dedication to lifelong learning.
The family is deeply grateful for Dorothy’s friends and the compassionate team at Windermere on the Mount for their care and for making her residence a home. Out of respect for her wishes, there will be no formal celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Dorothy’s memory.
