DOREEN VIOLET WOOD

DOREEN VIOLET WOOD
October 16, 1924 – January 18, 2024
Doreen Violet Wood, 99 years! Other than her last few weeks spent in Mindemoya Hospital, Doreen lived in her own home in Mindemoya for 34 years after her husband, Elmer Wood passed away. She was born Doreen Violet Ashley to Jim and Hazel Ashley, along with five siblings, Rita, Harold, Mervin and Marion (all predeceased). She is survived by one brother, Ron Ashley. Also survived by one sister-in-law Marie and husband Cliff Tann, and many nieces and nephews on both the Wood and Ashley sides of her family. Doreen’s childhood was spent in Honora. As an adult, she worked on the Island and for a short time in Toronto. She was a WWII veteran. She and Elmer married and built their home on the farm outside of Mindemoya where they spent many happy years. She was a homemaker and also an avid Providence Bay Fall Fair contributor in her day. Doreen and Elmer had two children, Judy (died in infancy), son Gary and daughter-in-law Alice; two grandchildren Tim (Leslie) and Sandi (Seth); and six great-grandchildren, Spencer, Jackson, Gabe, Jupiter, Oscar and Lucy. At her request there is no funeral. A private graveside committal will be held in the spring. Doreen’s wish was that friends might simply pause for a few moments and remember good times that were enjoyed together with her. Please direct any donations in honour of Doreen to Mindemoya Hospital. Her healthcare team, the LIN network and staff of Mindemoya Hospital were exceptional.