Dorothy Oates

Vale: Dorothy May OATES (1913-2008)

 My sister Dorothy was born and grew up in Cranbrook. British Columbia. At the age of 17 she went to eastern Canada to study for her B.A. and then a post graduate degree in Business Administration.

The war interrupted a promising business career and after a period of war work, she joined the Canadian Women's Army Corp. After her discharge she and I decided to travel to the Far East and after some wonderful yeas arrived in Singapore. Dorothy met and married an Australian, Hugh Oates and eventually they retired to Perth.

Dorothy became a true Australian citizen. She enjoyed her social life, golf and especially bridge. Sadly, she has not been able to play in the last two years, but she continued her membership, getting great pleasure from being driven to see the progress of the new club rooms and hearing of club activities.

Dorothy died willingly and peacefully - content with her life and ready for her departure

 RIP DOROTHY MAY OATES, 1913-2008

Louise Lawry

Published in December 2008 Edition of Trumps Plus