Passed away at Exeter Villa on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Pfaff (1994) for 44 years. Cherished mother of Steven and Jo Ann Pfaff, Gregory and Cathy Pfaff, and Janet Pfaff and David Moen. Adored grandmother of Stacey and Heath Palen, Scott and Heidi Pfaff, Stephanie Pfaff and Nicole Bird, and Sarah Pfaff and great-grandmother to Lucas, Lily, and Ryan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Maxine and Donald Graham, Wallace Pfaff, and Fred Bowers. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister and in-laws, Myrtle and Earl Schroeder, Allen and Doris Pfaff, Emery and Phyllis Pfaff, William Pfaff, Robert and Grace Pfaff, Wilmer and Martha Pfaff, Lorraine Bowers (Fred), and Dorothy Pfaff (Wallace).
Dorothy worked as a hairdresser through her life and was the proprietor of Dot’s Beauty Salon. She was one of the original Marching Mothers for the Ontario March of Dimes and a Charter and Life member of the Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Dorothy’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and Support Staff at the Exeter Villa for the compassionate and loving care they provided their mother over the past 18 years she called the Villa home.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Wednesday, December 27th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. A private family funeral service will be held at a later time. Private family interment at Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 167 – Poppy Trust Fund would be appreciated by the family.
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Mark Heimrich
Steve & Jo Ann, Greg & Cathy, Janet & David, Fred, Wally and all the family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Dorothy. I remember her as a lovely lady and we had some nice chats over the years.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Kathy Mustard
We are saddened to hear of Dorothy’s passing. I remember as a child thinking what a beautiful woman Dorothy was. Always dressed so beautifully and of course her hair was perfect!
Our thoughts are with you.
The Family of Geneva Rowe
Sandra Newton
Sandra Newton
I was so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Our sincere thoughts & sympathies to all of the Pfaff family, Greg, Cathy, Stacey, Heath & Scott…
Dorothy was a lovely lady, well known in Exeter as a kind lady. Cherish those memories
Barry & Melonie Miller
Jeff Borland
To the Pfaff family.
Please accept our condolence in the loss of Dorothy.
The Borland’s
Karen Insley Windsor
To the Pfaff Family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Dorothy was a kind, gentle lady who
always shared a smile.
May you find comfort in your special memories.
Mary & Jim MacGregor
To all the Pfaff family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time. She truly lived a long and full life, but still difficult to say good bye. Our thoughts are with all of you. Sending hugs your way.
Janet
Steve, Greg, Janet & families
Sending our sincere condolences to you all at this sad time.The loss of our parent’s is never easy. Our deepest sympathies
John & Janet Bilcke
Erika King
Dorothy was the sweetest and most gracious lady one could hope to meet at Exeter Villa. She was so beloved by her family that they surrounded her on every occasion with all manner of adornments to make the most of every season. Dorothy was kind, thoughtful and had a heart as big as the ocean. Her family all have the same generous hearts. I think Dorothy knew the secret to happiness….some think it was her pumpkin pie vanilla airfreshener but for eighteen years those at the Villa were fortunate to see her sparkling eyes and smile making all feel honoured to know her. She shall me missed but not forgotten.
Gary and Louise Heywood
So sorry to hear that your Mother has passed please except our condolences and she was a beautiful lady and I know she will be missed. Sorry we couldn’t be there we are in Quebec.
Erika King
Dorothy was the sweetest and most gracious lady one could hope to meet at Exeter Villa. She was so beloved by her family that they surrounded her on every occasion with all manner of adornments to make the most of every season. Dorothy was kind, thoughtful and had a heart as big as the ocean. Her family all have the same generous hearts. I think Dorothy knew the secret to happiness….some think it was her pumpkin pie vanilla airfreshener but for eighteen years those at the Villa were fortunate to see her sparkling eyes and smaile making all fell honoured to know her. She shall me missed but not forgotten.
Bill Wilson
Harv, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thing of you at this difficult time. Take care
Nancy Miller
Dorothy will be missed at the Villa. She always had a smile for us and provided treats each time we did anything for her. She made us feel appreciated. Always grateful for what we did for her. It was a pleasure to help keep her comfortable the last few years. Rest in peace Dorothty !!
Veronica D'Souza
Dear Steve and Joann:
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Veronica D’Souza
Glenn & Missy Pfaff
From our family to yours, we express our deepest sympathies on the passing of Aunt Dorothy. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed so much by many. Thinking of you all at this time.
Jim Chapman
Steve, Greg, Janet and Families;
My deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you !
Patti Stanley and Ross Alexander
Greg,Cathy and Families
My sincere sympathy.
Dorothy will be greatly missed.
It was always a joy stopping in for little chats.
She always offered her little treats for our sweet tooth.
Her room was always decorated beautifully for every occasion.
Hold your memories close to your heart.
Brian Taylor
Steve, Greg , Janet & families
Our condolences to you and your families.
Dorothy was a lovely lady. Cherish the many memories
and time spent together.
Brian & Heather
Deb and Larry Clarke
Steve, Greg and families:
Our thoughts are with you now.
Sincerest condolences.
Deb and Larry Clarke
Patty and Doug Webber
Greg, Cathy and all of the extended Pfaff family.
We are so sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing.
Doug and Patty Webber
Betty & Jim Deblock
Greg ,Cathy and all the family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this difficult time. I remember curling with Dorothy fun times , lots of laughter on and off the ice.
A wonderful lady with a smile!
Teresa Colasanti
Dear Pfaff Family,
Dorothy was a special lady. I will remember her for her kindness, her beautiful and contagious smile, and her immense love for her family. My sincere condolences to you all at this sad time. May loving memories bring you comfort and strength. Hugs to you all.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Steve, Greg, Janet and families:
Sorry to learn of Dorothy’s passing. A lot of great memories of her with the Ladies Auxiliary of the R E Pooley Branch. Our condolences to all
George and Sue (Insley) Wilson
Steve, Greg, Janet and families, sincere condolences on your loss of your Mom, and Grandma. I remember when Dorothy cut my hair when I was a child. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Armstrong
Deepest Condolences to all of Dorothy’s Family.
My mom Betty Mclean was her roommate for some time. My mom had hard time adjusting to moving into LTC and Dorothy helped her in many ways.
Dorothy was a very very special person who had a way about her to make everyone feel calm.
I called her an angel ( mom’s angel) for her patience, kindness and consideration of others.
My sincere condolences
Chris Moore
Steve, Greg, Janet and Families,
Our sincerest sympathies for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Dorothy was a gentle, beautiful soul and a wonderful neighbour and friend through the years to our mother and father.
In fact I have no memory of the Pfaff Family not being a part of the Parsons Family. Special times for us when Santa would come through our back door every Christmas Eve, Harvey, Steve and then Greg! Today is bitter sweet as I write this note on Christmas Eve but the memories will be forever. It feels like it was only yesterday.
“As you danced in the light with joy, love lifted you.
As you brush against the world so gently, you lift us.”
Love to all of you and many thoughts.
Chris (Parsons) & Peter Moore
Randy Preszcator
To the whole family our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom.
Randy & Brenda
Bernice Boogemans
Sincere sympathy to Dorothy’s family. She was a resident at the Villa when we volunteered at the Tuck Shop a few years ago.
Bob and Bernice Boogemans
Barry and Brenna Vincent
Cathy, Greg and the entire Pfaff family,
Sending you our sincerest condolences in the loss of your dear mother, Dorothy. May she rest in eternal peace.
Mark&Judy Cronyn
Steve, Greg, Janet and families.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Dorothy was truly a amazing women.
We always had great visits with her, Karen and l were lucky to get in to see her this past week.
She will be missed dearly. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Hugs. Judy & Mark
Carol Coleman
Extending our heartfelt sympathies at this time. May your mom rest in eternal peace.
John & Carol Coleman
Joan Cleave
Greg, Cathy and all of the Pfaff Family…my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother…your memories will keep her close
forever
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Pfaff Family.
Mary, Brandon & Eden, Andrew & Stacey, Kyle & Jillian
Our sincere condolences to Dorothy’s whole family. What a blessing it is to have had so many wonderful years together. Those memories will always be near and dear to your heart. She is remembered as being happy, caring, loving, kind, and generous.
Alice and Jerry MacLean
We are sending our deepest condolences to Dorothy’s entire family.
She was a lovely pretty lady who always had a smile along with a smile.
Harvey and her can celebrate this wonderful Christian holiday together again and ,now forever…never to be parted again.
Christmas Hugs to all.
Elaine Ford
Sincere sympathy to Dorthy’s family. What a lovely lady she was to assist with some of her daily needs. Always had a smile. She will be missed by so many because of her caring ways. ❤️
Jackie Piccolotto(Blay)
Sorry Steve and Joanne to read about the passing of your Mum, but you are lucky to have had here for so long.
Jacqueline snell
The Pfaff family Jackie has many great memories with your mom at the Villa Great lady. Thinking of your memories Hugs John and Jackie
Kate Monk
To Dorothy’s Family,
Our condolences to you. Dorothy was a wonderful lady and matriarch of your family. It’s hard to imagine all the changes she experienced in more than 90 decades.
Take good care,
Doug & Kate
Gail Baker
Steve Joanne Greg Cathy Janet and families
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a wonderful woman with an incredible memory. She was so very proud of her family and I know her family had great respect for her as well. Thinking of you all.
Gail and Bill Baker
Joan Finkbeiner
To the Pfaff family:
My condolences to all of you. Sorry for your loss. Cherish all the great memories you have had together.
Joan Finkbeiner
Mary Lou & Jack
Dorothy was a woman of dignity, a great neighbour and friend. Hold all those precious memories close to your heart and she will never be far away.
Don & Joan Heywood
Our sincere condolences to the Pfaff family. She was a wonderful lady who did a lot for her special community. Cherish all the great memories. Hugs Don & Joan
Donna Perry
To Dorothy’s whole family
So sorry to hear of her passing. You were very lucky to have her with you for so long. Such a wonderful lady. I have many memories from the time she did Mother’s hair then in later years when we were in the campers. I also saw her when she was in the Villa. May your wonderful memories help you through this very sad time. The pictures a really nice.
With Deepest Sympathy – Donna Perry and Jim Perry
Yvonne/Jim Barnetson
Are thoughts and prayers are with all the Pfaff family!
She was always a wonderful lady!
RIP Dorothy!
Cathy Batten
To All the Pfaff Family
My condolences to you all at this difficult time. May your Memories of her guide you through the days & months ahead. Always, loved to say hi to her in the hall at the Villa & see her smiles.. Thinking of you all. Take care.
Cathy
Liz Petrie
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Charter and Life Member Dorothy. It would indicate she was a dedicated Ladies Auxiliary member.
Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 109, Goderich
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Our condolences to Dorothy’s family. How wonderful to celebrate a life well lived and have her for so long. She will be missed but leaves wonderful memories to cherish.
Ed and Karen Willis
To all of the Pfaff family, we are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Pfaff family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Janice Frayne Morris
To all of Dorothy’s family,
My sympathy to all of you.
Janice Frayne Morris
Tom and Carol Arthur
To all the Pfaff Family – what a long and wonderful life Dorothy led. Although she will be missed terribly you have many loving moments to cherish. Tom remembers Dorothy as his baby sitter probably 75 years ago.
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Joan & Dave Goddard
To the Pfaff Family
So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She was a great lady and always had a positive outlook on life. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Liz Stephens
My deepest condolences ,hold your memories extra close during this sad time
Dorothy Gaiser
My deepest sympathy to Dorothy’s family.
Jim and Verla Russell
Steve, Greg, Janet and Families:
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy on Dorothy’s passing.
She was a wonderful lady.
I remember as a girl, her cutting and curling my hair.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
June E Morenz
Fred, Wally and Families: So sorry to read of Dorothy’s passing. You have my sincere condolences.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Out deepest sympathy to Dorothy’s family.
What a great lady she was..
We had lots of chats, and she kept me on my toes, her memory was incredible.
She is out her Pain…and will spend the holidays with your Dad.
God Bless Her
I know you will miss her, she always talked about her family, and how special you all were.
Thinking of you …Steve Greg Janet and your families ❤️
Hugs Cy & Eleanor
Barbara Schwartz
Greg and Cathy and family. Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Mark & Kathy Smith
Greg,Cathy and Family.
Our condolences to you on the loss of your Mom you are in our thoughts and prayers…With Sympathy.Mark &Kathy.
Wanda Reynolds
The Pfaff Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I have many memories of Dorothy.
Wanda Reynolds
Exeter Legion Auxiliary Members
To the entire Pfaff Family:
Dorothy was a Life Member of the Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a wonderful support member. Anything you wanted to know about Auxiliary , she could answer you without having to think about it. She was an invaluable member and will be greatly missed. She was also Ladies President for many terms.
RIP Dorothy
Steve & Sue
To the Pfaff families,
Our deepest condolences . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
She had a fulfilled life with her family always near by. Her memories live on forever.
Kathy Hayter
My sympathy to all Dorothy’s family. Dorothy was a wonderful lady, keep all your wonderful memories close to your heart ♥
Bill & Heather Montgomery
Sending our deepest sympathy to the family at the loss of your mother, grandmother and friend. Praying you find comfort and peace to help you through this time of grief. May your memories be a sweet comfort of her touch on your lives.
Bill & Heather Montgomery
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Greg and Cathy and family our condolences for the loss of Dorothy. The loss of a mother is never easy but I am sure you have many memories that will comfort you.
Pattty Masnica
My deepest sympathies to the whole family.
Evelyn Vincent
To Dorothy’s family
Sincere sympathy. Dorothy lived a long life but you will miss her. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort
Fred Campbell
Condolences to all the Pfaff family at this sad time
Wendy Heimrich
Dear Pfaff family,
Your Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma was someone who was one Special Lady who always was so proud of all of you. She was a very special lady & Grandma to her Villa family. She was great to talk when I cleaned her room or if I just stopped in to see her and had to show me recent photos.
She will be forever missed. Treasure the memories close to your heart and she’ll always be with you. Huge hugs❤️
Mike Higgins
To the Pfaff family! Sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a good friend of my mom (Julia) for many years remember the good times you had , and the family love you share. Thinking of you, Mike Higgins and family
Irvine. R Armstrong
To Dorothys family, Stephen Gregory, and Janet I was so sorry to read of Dorothy’s death.. I have so many fond memory’s of our camping outing together with Harvey and Dorothy and all the visits we had together at the Villa. At this sad time think of all the good times together as a family. GOD BLESS YOU. All the best. A camping friend. Irv.
Brent & Lori Clarke
Steve, Greg, Janet and families….
We were so sorry to hear your Mom had passed. She was such a sweet soul! We had some lovely phone conversations and always had a giggle about something. Deepest sympathies.
Alma Dayman
My sincerest condolences for the loss of this precious lady. I had the privilege of getting to know Dorthy when I worked at the Villa. Always so kind and considerate. RIP
Kendra & Gord Craig
Words cannot describe how special Dorothy was. A kind, caring soul who always looked out for others. She never forgot a birthday or important date. We had many great chats over the years at the Villa. She will be missed by many.