Leila (Lee) Ann Dobbs passed away peacefully at the Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the age of 92. Survived by her sons, Robert (Penny) of Lambeth, John (Lynn) of Woodstock and Michael of Hensall. Grandmother of 5. Predeceased by her parents Alvin Knight and Ann McChesney, and her sister Donna Gatland (late Lloyd).
We would like to extend our thanks to the staff of Queensway Nursing Home for Lee’s care the past 11 years and in her final days, and to the many friends who took the time to visit Lee over the years.
Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Donations in memory of Lee can be made to Jessica’s House Hospice, Exeter.
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Tom Creech
Bob, John, Mike, sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have fond memories of the many times that Bryan Tuckey and myself, among others, spent time at your residence on Riverside during our youth.
George and Sue (Insley)Wilson
Bob, John and Mike and families, heartfelt condolences on your loss of your Mother. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose Gass
Sorry to here of Lee,s passing
We would bring her to my house. along with Marg Clarke for tea.
Enjoyed our visits.
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to Robert, John and Michael and all the family. We remember a happy, friendly lady who loved her family. I enjoyed knowing her when we both curled. May your memories comfort you.
Cathy McClure
My deepest condolences to John, Mike and family in the loss of special lady.
She was always trying to help where she could. She enjoyed visits and conversations with visitors and staff.
Cherish the memories she will be missed by many.
Cathy
Mary Moffatt
My condolences to Lee’s family. She was a very kind, caring and talented person who was always ready to help others. May she rest in peace.
Joyce Sovereign
To the Dobbs Family
Was were sorry to read of your Moms death ,got to know her a little as my sister is a resident at Queensway Hazel Mc Donald ,l also grew up down the road from the Dobbs farm in Saintsbury .Knew your Uncle Fred and your Dad a little bit.
She was a lovely lady ,with beautiful hair ,she always kept it so nice ,coming from an old hairdresser .
My sincere sympathy to all her family .
Anne Shepherd
So sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. I enjoyed stopping for a chat with her.
Ellen
To John, Michael and Robert,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Lee. She will be missed at Queensway. From the handing out of candies and treats to watching her enjoy feeding the birds (especially the cardinals) and the squirrels. She loved her visits from her sons and when John showed up with a new orchid she would proudly show it off. Daily we would quick talk about the latest news and of course politics. She loved reading her Free Press daily and then post the weather outside her door for everyone to view. And Sunday mornings will not be the same as we could always hear the “oldies” from our local radio station coming from her room… RIP Lee.
Sue Riley
Mike. Sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. We know you were devoted to her.
Larry & Sue
Sue Riley
Mike——thinking of you during this difficult time.
Larry & Sue
Anmarie Kraft-Hoffman
My deep & heartfelt Sympathies to Lee’s boys, Bob, John & Michael & families…..I’m so glad I had a nice visit with Lee a month ago & we caught up…… Lee was our family friend & neighbour, when growing up on Riverside Dr…… always out in her gardens or decorating her beautiful home…. I remember her laugh, her whistle & memories of living next to the Dobbs on the river in Exeter….. Hugs Anmarie
Krista Djekic
My condolences to the Dobbs family & Lee’s friends.
Lee was a wonderful women. I’ll miss taking her on shopping trips, asking her what the weather is going to be every morning as she hung the paper up. Seeing her smile when the birds and squirrels would visit for their treats. Most of all I’ll miss decorating her door and putting her gold nail polish on her nails. Truly a remarkable women. I told her I loved her and I always will.
Cara Lee Bissonnette
To Robert, John and Mike, my sincere condolences for the loss of such a wonderful Mom. Lee was so sweet and always opened her home to anyone visiting. I remember as a child stopping by and she always had a candy jar on her counter. We would dig in and sit on her balcony chatting away.
After moving back to Ontario after 30 years, I visited Lee in the nursing home, and she was always smiling. I’m glad I got to see her again. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Rest now Lee.
Evelyn Vincent
To Lee’s family
I loved chatting with Lee and she was always very kind to Sim.
Sorry for your loss
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Bob John & Mike …and families
So sorry to hear Lee has passed.
Thinking of you at this sad time .
Cy & Eleanor
Margaret Suplat
To Robert, John, Michael and families
My deepest sympathy is with you in the loss of a loved mother and grandmother.
May happy memories comfort you as she rests in peace.
RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD
Robert, John, Michael and Families
Our Sincere Condolences
MaryJane Taylor
Robert, John and Mike
My Sincere Sympathy to you and families..
Lee was a kind and caring lady…
May she Rest In Peace she lived a long life….
Nicole Corbett
I’m very sorry for your loss. I loved her like a grandma and many other residents when I worked at Queensway. She was a vibrant soul. She did well and made it to 92, she would be proud of herself for making it that long. May she rest in peace now. It was a privilege to know her and have cared for her.
Rose Erb
My deepest condolences to all of the Dobbs family. Lee was a very special lady and I will miss visiting with her almost every morning.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Robert, John, Michael and families
Sorry to learn of the passing of your mother Lee.
Always had good memories of her on Riverside.
Our condolences to all