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Dorothy Maki (died 2021)

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Dorothy Maki
Born1941-01-04
Port Arthur
Died2021-12-16
Thunder Bay
Occupationnanny
Father
Mother

Dorothy Maki ((1941-01-04)4 January 1941 – 16 December 2021(2021-12-16) (aged 80)) was a Port Arthur-born nanny and member of the Ladies of the Moose who lived in Thunder Bay.[1][2]

Life and family

Dorothy Maki was born in Port Arthur on January 4, 1941. She spent her professional life working as a nanny, where she was known for her dedication to the children in her care. She was an active member of the community, participating in the Ladies of the Moose Branch 1212. Her personal interests included bowling, visiting casinos, and following sports, particularly wrestling and the Montreal Canadians.[1]

She was predeceased by her parents Edna and Julius Maki, as well as her brothers Ken Sr., Marvin, and Vern, and her sister Florence Card. She was survived by her sister Janet, her brother Clarence and his wife Ann, and her aunt Lila Siczkar. She also left behind her longtime friend Jean Turcarolo, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Her brother Ken Sr. was survived by his wife Florence, and her sister Florence Card was survived by her husband Bob.[1]

Dorothy Maki died on December 16, 2021, at Hogarth Riverview Manor in Thunder Bay. A funeral service was conducted by Pastor Jari Lahtinen of Hilldale Lutheran Church at the Sargent and Son Funeral Home on December 23, 2021. Following her wishes for cremation, she was interred at Riverside Cemetery.[1]

Newspaper record

  • Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2021-12-21.[2]
    • Recorded as occurring 16 December 2021.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Obituary for Dorothy Maki, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2021-12-21, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 21 December 2021, p. 9(B)