Contributions to the tribute of Dorothy Hallman

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Heather (nee Thornton) posted a condolence

Thursday, October 7, 2021

I no longer live in the KW area, and have only just learned of Dorothy's passing - my condolences to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. I met Dorothy in 1984 when I was 15 years old; my father had stayed with her for several months when taking up his role as a Sergeant with the Kitchener OPP, and my mother and their two youngest children (my brother and I) arrived that summer. Even as a bratty teenager, Dorothy's wit and warmth touched me. Dorothy seemed to really care about my answers when she spoke to me, and I will always, ALWAYS, remember her offering me advice that carried me through my performance career: "Yes, you can sing. But you will need to be stronger - stronger than the rest - to be heard." She was a most remarkable woman. Goodnight, Dorothy - God Bless.

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Cheryl Shantz posted a condolence

Friday, April 9, 2021

So sorry to learn about the passing of Dorothy. I only now got the sad news via Paul Gingrich. I didn't know her personally but everything I have heard and read about her made it clear that Dorothy was a truly exceptional person who gave of herself so generously and selflessly. I'm sure she will be missed by so many people who had the privilege of knowing her. My deepest sympathy goes to the entire family and everyone else who was in Dorothy's circle. Cheryl Shantz

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Sharon Lamont donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Sunday, January 31, 2021

The Johnson siblings remember Dorothy and the Hallman family with joy! Thank you for all the video memories of Dorothy and indeed of the extended family. Wishing you comfort.

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Tim Martin Johnson posted a condolence

Saturday, January 30, 2021

In the summer of 1969 my parents went to Israel for several weeks and all of the Johnson kids were farmed out to families from First Mennonite. I had the great pleasure of staying with the Hallman family. I remember that vividly, even after all these years. I have such happy memories of that summer, and of all the other interactions I had with your family over the years. I have lost touch with Tom, who is close to my age, and I hope you are well. But I remember all the rest of you so well too. One other thing - in 1990 when Carol and I returned from Africa with MCC we visited Kitchener and spoke at church. We were expecting our first child. Dorothy gave us a very generous gift for the baby and we were so touched by her kindness. I am so sorry for your loss, but I know you are all blessed with many happy memories of your dear mother. Blessings to you all. If you are ever in Philadelphia I hope you will look me up. Tim Martin Johnson

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Tim and Jeanette Kennel donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Saturday, January 30, 2021

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Steve and Pat Cameron donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Friday, January 29, 2021

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Gatestone Development Corp. (Paul Grespan & Leanne Currie) donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Friday, January 29, 2021

With deepest sympathy

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Jennifer Psutka donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Thursday, January 28, 2021

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Barbara Burkhart donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Mary Anne Daly posted a condolence

Thursday, January 28, 2021

I have great memories of the Hallman family. Your mom was a wonderful friend to my mom Sylvia Gascho . They were both avid scrabble players and Dorothy would drive to Cambridge after mom moved to Fairview retirement home just to have a game or two. The “club girls” were a very important part of our lives.I remember one Christmas when my husband and I crashed a club Christmas party at Dorothy’s as Mr. and Mrs Santa your mom and I had a wonderful chat this Christmas and I was thankful for that time with her, Your mom was the last in a long line of special mothers’ and friends. Love MaryAnne

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Daniel Machado donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Thursday, January 28, 2021

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Cheryl Sheppard posted a condolence

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Sorry for your loss, Dorothy was a long time friend of our mom Eileen Beirnes. They worked together at the shirt factory and became close friends. They stayed in touch with each other and celebrated lives and birthdays, visits to the cottage. Playing scrabble, puzzles, and cooking great meals for each other. We have known Dorothy most of our lives and we are not surprised that she stayed in her home all that time. Our deepest sympathy to you and all the family. She was one amazing lady. From, Janis Schut, Cheryl Sheppard, Tim Beirnes and Cindy Iverson and families.

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Margaret Shantz donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Thursday, January 28, 2021

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Esther Cressman posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Hello Susan and family May God hold you tight as you grieve the loss of a wonderful mom. May the good memories you have of her give you peace and comfort in this time of letting go. Esther and Bruce Cressman

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Greg and Mary Kate Martin donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Just watched the video and had a look at all the pictures of your mum and her large family...well done Kevin or Kevin et al! She will be missed.

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Rheal Bourque donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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Larry Simpson donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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Anne Strassburger donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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Doug Cressman donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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Dennis Burkhardt donated to FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH KITCHENER

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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Murray and Priebe donated to FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH KITCHENER

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

We send our condolences to all the Hallman family. We feel for your family during this sad time that you can't celebrate your mother, grandmother and great grandmother's life all together. Big hugs to you all!

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Linda Snyder donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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Sarah Mason donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Sending condolences to you and your family during this time.

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Ross Shantz donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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Pat Janowski donated to FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH KITCHENER

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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Freure Homes donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Our deepest sympathies from out family to yours.

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Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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John & Esther Fast donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

May Dorothy's memory be a blessing to you.

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Scott and Shelley Yandt donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Our thoughts are with you.

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Donna Heimpel donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

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Marg & Jeff Heimpel donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

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Ted Respondek and Janice Hohner-Respondek donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

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Shirley Schmidt donated to FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH KITCHENER

Monday, January 25, 2021

Hello Susan and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It was my pleasure to meet your mother last summer. I was impressed by her energy and love of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May treasured memories of your mother bring you comfort.

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Linda/Jon Howey donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

Dear Jim and Sue: Your family has lost a loving matriarch, but may her directness, strength, caring and sharing ways live on through all of you. We extend our deepest sympathy and keep you in my prayers and Jon's thought. Hugs, Linda & Jon

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Machelle Denison donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

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Elizabeth & Cam Witmer donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

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Andrea Witzel donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

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Patrick & Nancy Cardillo donated to KIDSABILITY CENTRE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Monday, January 25, 2021

During the lockdown, it becomes more difficult to show one's support for you and your families. Know that our prayers are for you at this time. you can be proud, she was a remarkable lady.

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Herald and Heidi Freure donated to FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH KITCHENER

Monday, January 25, 2021

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Brubacher Family donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

My sympathy to you - Susan, Jim, Tom, Brenda and families! There are many memories we have to hold on to.

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Garry & Claudia Haack donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Monday, January 25, 2021

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Steve & Linda Groves lit a candle

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. Fond memories and your faith will comfort you. God bless you Tom, Kathy and family.

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The Weyburn Groff Family donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Dear Hallman Family, In remembrance of Dorothy and her generous commitment to her family and community, we are sending a donation to St. John's Kitchen. With love from all of us, Raechel, Marg, Cheryl and Ed

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Stan and Donna Nahrgang donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Sunday, January 24, 2021

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Laura Manning & Chris Aagaard donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Sunday, January 24, 2021

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Rod & Sharon Seiling donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Sunday, January 24, 2021

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Marybeth Snyder donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Sunday, January 24, 2021

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Curtiss and Faye MacDonald donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Sunday, January 24, 2021

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Irene Fancy posted a condolence

Saturday, January 23, 2021

I worked with Dorothy in the hospital gift shop. I was a special education teacher with the public board. Your mother would knit mittens which I always had in my pockets when I was on yard duty. There were always childrenwho had no mittens and and would appreciate receiving a pair. This is just one example of her kindness.

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Marybeth Snyder posted a condolence

Saturday, January 23, 2021

A wonderful, strong and industrious woman! Dorothy was a longtime friend of my mother Charlea Snyder and all the other 'girls' of the Club. They met on Tuesday evenings twice a month for fifty years or more, supporting each other as mothers and wives and friends. I enjoyed seeing Dorothy's interactions as a child growing up and certainly even more so as an adult. Susan, you have been a stalwart life-long friend for me and I am so thankful for the time that I was able to spend with the Hallman family and with Dorothy specifically in these last years. I was always up for a game of Scrabble after a delicious Sunday dinner! Who could match her pies and butter tarts... Dorothy will be sorely missed, but what an example for tackling life head on!

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Bob Weber donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Saturday, January 23, 2021

My deepest sympathies to your family.

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Steve & Brenda Snider donated to FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH KITCHENER

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Thinking of you! I am sure many happy memories will make you smile during this sad time.

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Bob & Lani Mavin donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the all of Peter Hallman's family.

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Neil &Helen Aitchison posted a condolence

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Jim, Susan,Tom, Sincere sympathies to you and all your families. Your mother raised a fine family who in turn have done the same. She loved life and made many fine contributions. Trusting your many fine memories will sustain you now as you adjust to this huge change in your lives. Neil & Helen Aitchison

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Rob Cressman donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Saturday, January 23, 2021

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Terry and Judith Jutzi donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Saturday, January 23, 2021

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Carl Zehr & Sandy Chris donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Saturday, January 23, 2021

May the memories of your mother bring you comfort.

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Sheila Follett donated to K-W WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Susan, I read of your mother’s passing in the Record this morning. I am truly sorry. She was fortunate to have her independence till the end. Take care and hope we can mingle in the near future. Sheila

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Chris Groves lit a candle

Friday, January 22, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to you your family. Your Mom was so loved and cherished. May she rest in peace. Chris and Cheryl

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Diane Aigner posted a condolence

Friday, January 22, 2021

My deepest condolences to Jim and Sue and the family on the loss of your mother! She was an amazing lady! May the wonderful memories of her live on in your hearts and help all of you through this trying time! Heaven just gained a beautiful angel! Diane Aigner (Richards old secretary)

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Linda Garland posted a condolence

Friday, January 22, 2021

My mother, Nelda Shantz, was very fond of Dorothy and wanted me to pass on her sympathies. I remember as a child, going with my parents and Roger and Stan to visit your family and always feeling very much at home. Dorothy made guests feel very comfortable and very much at home in her home. Linda Garland

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The family of Dorothy Hallman uploaded a photo

Friday, January 22, 2021

Dorothy Hallman

1923 - 2021