With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Doreen in Ottawa on Saturday, April 29th, surrounded by family. Born January 14, 1931 in Halifax, NS. Predeceased by her devoted husband Jack, retired Lieutenant Commander, CD,RCN and Canadian Forces, her beloved sister Eileen Gilhen and her brothers Jimmy, Frederick and Melville. She leaves her loving children Debra Wyllie (late Ian), Brenda Smith (John) and Derek Moss. Dear grandmother to Jeffrey Wyllie (Rebecca), Jillian Jones, Christopher Wyllie(Lindsay), Scott and Leah Di Domenico and GG to Alison and Carter Jones and James and Ben Wyllie.
Also survived by her sisters-in-law Jean Wootton(John), Shirley Moss, Fay Jermyn(Tom) and many nieces and nephews.
Thank you to the wonderful caregivers at Longfields Manor, where Doreen's love of music and her easy smile and laughter will be missed. As per Mom's wishes there will be no memorial service. She will rest at Beechwood Military Cemetery alongside Dad.
Memorial donations to a favourite charity or local food bank appreciated.
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Michele Brymer
Dear Brenda & Family, our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mum. I hope it will comfort you to know that we share in your loss of such a wonderful woman. Sending our love and prayers your way from the Brymers xoxo
Courtney Black
Rest in peace Aunty Doreen! May you be dancing with Eileen and Jack. I will cherish my fond memories of staying with you xo Courtney
Julie Holland
Dear Brenda and your family my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mum/Nanny. I know how hard it is but I’m so glad your Mum is free and I know your lovely Dad would have been waiting with open arms. Love Julie Xx
Connie Dobbie
I was sad to hear about the passing of your mom. Losing a loved one is never , and my heart goes out to you during this difficult time.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find comfort in the memories you have shared with your mom.
Sending you my deepest sympathies and condolences.
Marjorie Naftali
To all the family,sending my sympathies and Love.
Christine(and a loving bow from David)
I would like the Moss family to know how much their dear mother was loved by ALL the Gilhens.
Auntie Doreen was dearly loved by his sister Eileen and her nieces and nephews.
She was always a huge part of our family celebrations and made us laugh with her dry,droll humour.
Family gatherings, with her presence, were always joyful, meaningful and will be forever etched in our memory.
Rest in peace beautiful Auntie Doreen
Elaine Henderson
To the Moss family: My memories of Doreen bookend her life. From our Shearwater days, I remember her as the Gilhen's Auntie Doreen and that when Christine could not baby sit Debra and Brenda, I was called on. And we met again around 2014 and we had many wonderful visits with Christine and Brenda at her home.
I remember her twinkling eyes, lovely smile, love of reading and the world around her. May she rest in peace.
Ann and John Pike
Sincere condolences to all her family. We loved Doreen as a neighbour in Norfolk England and have fond memories of several visits after they returned to Canada.
Julie Holland
Dear Brenda and your family my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mum/Nanny. I know how hard it is but I’m so glad your Mum is free and I know your lovely Dad would have been waiting with open arms. Love Julie Xx
Such a lovely photo of this gentle kind woman, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren.
May she rest in peace but first may she greet my brother Ian who has crossed over and is sadly missed.