Doris Irene Illman passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at the age of 87. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, David Illman, and children Andrea Chiki (Brian), Durelle Colp, Philip Illman (Dianne), and Becky Lay Illman (Michael).
Doris was a cherished grandmother to Heidi (Michael), Avery (Tanya), Joel, Evan (Cassie), Austin, Ashley, Danielle (Lorenzo), Christian (Courtney), and Lisa, and a proud great-grandmother to Dominic, Ava, Poppy, Hudson, Athena, Alaia, and Reuben. She is also survived by her brother Brian Duncan and sister Joyce Hanson (Bob). Doris was predeceased by her parents, Ewart and Hazel Duncan, grandson Andrew, and several beloved siblings.
Raised on a farm outside Listowel, Ontario, Doris graduated as a Registered Nurse from Woodstock General Hospital in 1959 and dedicated many years to obstetrics at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Known for her dedication to faith and community, Doris served as a Sunday School teacher, church camp nurse, and pastor’s wife. She found joy in homemaking, baking, quilting, and gardening, and brought much warmth and happiness to her family.
A special thank you to the compassionate staff at Winston Park and Trinity Village for their care.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with a reception following in the funeral home’s Fireside Reception Room. Interment will take place at Elma Centre Cemetery, 145 Arthur St., Atwood.
