Obituary of Dorothy JEAN Allison
ALLISON: Dorothy 'Jean' - Passed away peacefully in her sleep in her 97th year on April 30, 2019 . She was born on June 7, 1922 in Harwich Township to parents William and Edith (Gardiner) McKenzie. She will be dearly missed by her daughters Louise (Roland) and Marilyn, her granddaughter Kristine (Peter), her sister Eileen and her nieces and nephews.
Jean is predeceased by her husband John (1991) and her brother Roy. The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful PSWs who provided such excellent care and compassion to Jean. Jean has requested no funeral service. Those wishing to make a donation in her memory are asked to consider the Ontario Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to : McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim, 519-676-3451.
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