Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital with her daughters by her side, on Thursday, July 8, 2021 of McCarthy Place, Stratford, formerly of Kippen and Bayfield, just shy of her 97th birthday, September 30, 1924. Beloved wife of the late Ernie Talbot (2012). Cherished mother of Lorraine Bettles (Charles Campbell) of Stratford, Karen Alexander of Exeter, Russell Talbot of Huronview, Clinton. Proud and loving grandma of Tammy (Evert), Terry (Darlene), Cheri (Doug), Ken (Karyn), Julie (Bill), Tracy (Rob), Jann (Mike), Aimee (Matt), Adam (Naomi), several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Audrey Coleman. Dorothy will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Russell and Ethel (Smith) Coleman, son-in-law Paul Bettles, great-grandson Kalvin Van Massenhoven, sister Hazel and George Hildebrand, brother Emerson Coleman, and sister and brother-in-law, Mable and Chester Neil.
Keeping with Dorothy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at the Bayfield Cemetery on Thursday, July 15th at 11 AM with Steve Hildebrand officiating.
Donations to Stratford General Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Valerie Trudgeon
We will certainly miss seeing her lovely smiles at McCarthy Place. She was an absolute joy to be around.
don brodie
Sorry to hear of Dorthy.s passing We have had good times with Her and Ernie, our sympathy to the family
Joan & Don Brodie
Mark Heimrich
Lorraine, Karen, Russell & Families;
My sincere condolences in the loos of your dear Mother & Grandma. Dorothy (& Ernie) were customers of ours for over 20 years. Dorothy remained a customer even since her move to Stratford. I always thoroughly enjoyed my visits and conversations with both of them. A very lovely couple. Treasure your memories.
Sincerely,
Mark & Julie Heimrich & staff at Lifetime Water Products.
Eileen and Rich Martzas
Sorry to hear about your mom Lorraine. Sending our sincere condolences to you, Karen, Ken and families and
we will keep you in our thoughts in this difficult time. Remember the good times !
Don and Joan Gower
Our sympathy to you on your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Mary Lou and Ron Henry
Lorraine, Karen, Russell and families,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
DIANNE DE WYS
Lorraine, Karen & Russell – my heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. Dorothy was the kindest lady and you were so lucky to have your Mom so long. I have such good memories from visits with her and thought so much of her.
Bill and Sandra rathwell
So sorry to hear of dorothys passing. A lovely lady whose laugh will live on through her daughters. Cherish your memories of her.
Peter and Jean wilkins
Lorraine, Karen and Russel, our sincere condolences are with you at this time. Aunt Dorthy was a wonderful person .
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Love, Peter and Jean
Marlene Deichert
Dear Lorraine, Karen,Russel and families My sincere thoughts are with you at this time . She was a wonderful neighbour. My prayers are with you all. Marlene
Roseanna Kremeniuk
Lorraine and Family
Lorraine, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. From our conversations, we know that she was a unique and special lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy and Roseanne Kremeniuk
Brenda McLean
Dear Lorraine, Karen, Russell & families: We were so saddened to hear of Dorothy’s passing, but how blessed for everyone to have her live for almost 97 years. Dorothy and Ernie were great friends of Dad & Mom (|Bud & Ruth Talbot). When I told Mom of her passing she said what a wonderful person Dorothy was and they had many great visits over the years. She mentioned what a hard worker Dorothy was and also a great cook. She said they shared many wonderful meals over at Dorothy and Ernie’s. Dorothy would prepare supper, go out to the barn and help, come in and still serve up the most delicious supper.. She has wonderful memories with them. Mark mentioned what good chats he had with Dorothy when she would come up shopping at Food Basics. All special memories to cherish. We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy, Ruth Talbot, Mark and Brenda (Talbot) McLean
Don & Debbie Rathwell
Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom.
Cherish the many wonderful memories that have been made.
Cheryl Talbot
she was a lovely lady and a great Mother- in—law for 26 years. she taught me a lot and we had a great friendship and respect for each other even thought some people would not Agee. Rest In Peace Dorothy.
Gary Bettles
Lorraine, Ken, Julie and families
Sincere sympathy to all with Dorothy’s passing. Thinking of you.
Cub & Joanne
Carolyn, Dave & Lynn Reynolds
Thinking of you and your families.
She will be forever in our hearts and memories.
John and Sharen Forrest
Sending our deepest sympathy to you, Lorraine,and all of your family💕
Teresa & Joe
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandma and Great Grandma. Cherish all your memories.
Thinking of you all.
Teresa & Joe Hendriks
Peter & Anne Knittle
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your mother.
Peter & Anne Knittle
Rick & Barb Dalrymple
Dear Lorraine, Karen, Russ and the entire family-Our sympathy in the loss of your mom, grandma and great grandma. Treasure the wonderful memories. Sending warm hugs.
Clarence Rau
To the Talbot family’s my sincere sympathy on the loss of their mother and grandmother my thoughts and prayers are with you .
Margaret Brintnell
Karen – Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. You will have so many memories to share now & in days to come. Wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Extending my sympathy.
Margaret Brintnell
Alex and Debbie Hyde
Our condolences to you in the loss of your mom. May the many memories you cherish in your heart give you peace and comfort.
In sympathy and love
Pat Chipchase (Rathwell)
your mother had the greatest laugh. It seems we were at your parents quit a bit when they were on the farm.. I will always remember her upbeat personality. Dorothy had a good long full life. Our sympathy to the family.
Pat & Bill Chipchase
Joan Bettles
Deepest sympathy to all .
Marg Prout
Sending condolences to the Talbot family. I remember meeting Dorothy at
the home of Mabel and Chester a few times, when I was visiting them. Chester
and my father Cecil we’re twins.
Randy Campbell
Karen and family sorry for your loss!
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Lorraine and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Wayne & Donna Stirling
Lorraine, Karen and Russ and families, our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Memories you will have always.
Wayne & Donna Stirling
Kaye Broderick
Karen, Lorraine, Russ and families ..
Our condolences to you in the loss of your mom. She was a lovely lady who always had a big smile on her face and such a wonderful laugh. She will be dearly missed by all of you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kaye and Jim
Gwen O'Rourke .
So sorry to learn of the loss of your Mom! You will sure miss her great smile and sence of humor.. She was a wonderful friend to me.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy and prayers in your loss. Keep your memories close
Kathy Mann
Fond memories of your mom. Our parents shared lots of fun times together.
Cathy Cade
Lorraine so sorry that you have lost your mom. Thinking of you and your son Ken.
Jim Chapman
Loraine, Karen, Russell and families
My sincere sympathy
Over 96 years of a great life .
There will be so many great memories to outweigh the sadness.
BrendaMiskie
Dorothy was an amazing woman. She gave of herself daily.
I remember visiting her and Ernie at the farm. My Dad (Arnold) had a bad habit of deciding to visit people late in the evening. I remember pulling into their driveway at dark and falling asleep on the couch in the kitchen while we waited for Dad and Ernie to finish their bottle of Rye (they had thrown the cap away).
Dorothy and my Mom seemed to tolerate this … Dorothy preparing midnight lunches around the big kitchen table.
I am glad you were with her in the end.
BrendaMiskie (Makins)
Gary and Bonnie Lawrence
The world has lost a lovely lady. Our sympathy for your loss.
Dianne Bellchamber
You will miss your mom Lorraine. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother for all of the Talbot family
Peggy Morrison
Lorraine, Karen, Russel
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Always a gracious lady. Our sincere sympathy.
Murray & Peggy Morrison
Evelyn Vincent
Karen & Russ
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. I remember her kindness and gentle manner.
May God grant peace and comfort
Karen Hendrick
With sincere condolences to the Talbot family and fond memories of the fun spirit your parents had together.
Anne & Brad Mousseau
Lorraine sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. Sending condolences to you in your loss.
Anne & Brad Mousseau
Phil and Chris Turner
Lorraine, Karen, Russ and families our sincerest thoughts are with you all at this time. What a wonderful lady your mom was. May the wonderful memories you all hold of her help you through the coming days. We sure enjoyed all the great times with her both at the farm and the calls with her in Stratford in recent years.
With loving thoughts
Phil and Chris
Ann LeBeau
Our condolences in the loss of your mom, your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Rick & Ann LeBeau