Obituary of Dorothy McLachlin

<h1>Dorothy McLachlin</h1> DOROTHY PATRICIA McLACHLIN 1927 – 2007 Following a lengthy illness, Patricia is now at peace. She passed away surrounded by her family and friends, on June 20, 2007 at Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo in her 81st year. Loving mother of Stephen (Sheila) of Saskatoon, Tom (Brenda) of Waterloo, and Kathy (Greg Bourbonniere) of Kitchener. Devoted grandmother of Rory, Ellie, Sarah and Jericho. Lovingly remembered by her sister Joan Bennett (Jack) and by her former husband, Rev. Alan McLachlin. She will be dearly missed by her longtime, devoted friends Jeannette Amdur and Wendy MacPherson. Predeceased by her parents George and Anna Andrews of Middleton, Nova Scotia, her son Martin James in infancy. Patricia was involved in numerous organizations. In 1947 she graduated from Acadia University and was named Life Secretary for her class. She was a longtime employee for the City of Kitchener at Rockway Gardens Senior’s Centre. Patricia was actively involved in many aspects of the United Church of Canada. Later in life she attended the Local Society of Friends and served a term as their Clerk. Friends are invited to share their memories of Patricia with her family during visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Sunday, June 24, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Patricia’s life and faith will be held at Parkminster United Church, 275 Erb St. E., Waterloo, on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 2 p.m., the Rev. Peter and Elizabeth Eberhart-Moffatt officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Church Hall. Cremation will take place. Condolences for the family and donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Parkminster United Church Memorial Fund can be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.