Whitney Pier
We, the family, regret to announce the sudden passing of our mother, Dorothy Louise Axworthy on Monday, June 24, 2024, at home in Sydney.
Born on December 4, 1956, in Sydney, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Frank and Ella (King) Axworthy. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her sister, Loretta; brother, Bingy and partner, Fred Hawryluk.
Dorothy worked for many years as a LGBS at Harbourside Elementary School before her retirement.
Dorothy will be remembered for her caring heart and endless kindness. Dorothy enjoyed spending her days with her family especially over a hot cup of tea. Dorothy’s most cherished memories were spending time with her grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Darren (MaryAnn); daughter, Chelsea (Cameron) and son, Francis; grandchildren, Theo, Hunter, Caleb, Bryce, Kaley and Elly; brothers, Gerald (Anita), Gary (Gail), Lenny, Glenn (Michelle), Duane ‘Cheetah’ (Shelly) and Troy (Susan); sisters, Betty Gerrior, Beverly (Kevin) Rafferty, Debbie (Cecil) Koehler, and Margie (John) MacLeod; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place to honour Dorothy’s wishes. A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier at 12 p.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating, with a reception to follow. Interment to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
Donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Sorry for your loss ,sending my heartfelt condolences to Dorothy’s family and friends may she rest in peace 🙏 😇
From: Cathy Campbell
To the Axworthy family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a wonderful woman. May she RIP.❤️
Larry and Sandra Hrynick
Deepest sympathy to the Axworthy Family.
Dort will be missed by many friends, including myself, and her work family. Rest in Peace Dorothy ♥️🙏
Gary so very sorry for your loss Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🏻Frank&Stella Martinello
My condolences to the Axworthy family , I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing , hugs & prayers to everyone ❤️❤️
My deepest condolences to Dorothy’s family. May she rest in peace.
My condolences to the Axworthy family. I am so heart broken to hear about the passing of one of my oldest childhood friend. God Bless Dorothy may she rest in peace. She will be sadly missed.
My sincere condolences to you all. Dorothy was such a beautiful lady., always had a smile and a hello to everyone. I have so many memories from our childhood with Dorothy and her family.
Rest peaceful my friend
Sincere condolences to all the Axworthy families, on the loss of Dorothy. May she rest in peace. 🌹
Sending condolences to the Axworthy family. Rest in eternal peace and may the perpetual light shine upon her
So sorry for your loss. May she Rest in Peace
My prayers and condolences to the Axworthy family. Dorothy was a very nice lady. RIP
Sending my condolences to the Axworthy Family, Dorothy was a wonderful person. May she rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her.
So sorry to hear about Dorthy.
My condolences to the Family.May she be at peace.
I’m so sad to hear of Dorothy passing. Such a beautiful and kind soul. Always loved seeing and talking to Dorothy. Another angel, gone way too soon. Sending Love and prayers. God Bless you all. So sorry I won’t be able to attend the funeral. ❤️❤️
I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. We spoke last week on our street. She had a beautiful smile and was feeling good.
Dorothy, Rest In Enternal Peace!
My sincere condolences to all the families🙏🏽❤🙏🏽
I was so very sad to hear of Dorothy,s passing
Such a nice and fun person. I can still hear her laugh,
My sister Alberta and Dorothy were the best of friends. They are both up their together now,,,,, God knows what trouble they will get into.
Rest easy Dorothy,Condolences to all of Dorothy,s family. God Bless.
So very sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. I worked with her at Harbourside Elementary and she was a very kind and friendly person. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends.
Darren, Chelsea, Francis and family. Very sorry to hear of Dorothy’s sudden passing. She was a great person who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bill and Joanne
Lenny and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Dorothy work at my elementary as a school yard worker. She was such an amazing kind women, I will also cherish talking with her on the school yard. Thank you Dorothy for always being so loving and kind ❤️. My condolences to the family, we were all lucky to know such a lovely women
Another life long friend gone to soon…Dorothy was a very caring and loving lady and will be missed by many…Heartfelt condolences to all of her family and friends…Rest easy Dorothy ..Fly High and God Bless You!!!!!
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends.
So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing may she Rest In Peace. Condolences to all her family
R.I.P. Dorothy sad for the family
My sincerest condolences to Dorothy’s family and friends. Those who knew Dorothy, knew how special she was. Rest with the angels Dorothy 💐
My sincere condolences to the Axworthy family. Sorry to read of Dorothy’s passing.
Our Deepest condolences to all of Her Family and Friends,May she rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing. My condolences to the family. May happy memories of Dorothy comfort you at this time.
our condolences to the entire Axworthy family, Dorothy was so kind to our son at Harbourside.hope her memories will bring some peace to the family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Our condolences to the Axworthy, may she rest in peace. Sylvia and Gideon Lucas.
Our deepest sympathy to the family on the sudden passing of Dorothy.
We just received the news .May the memories you cherish give you strength at this difficult time and long into the future.
The Hawryluk Family