O'BRIEN, Dorothy (Dot) (nee MUMFORD) - Dorothy Jean Alice O'Brien, 90, of Peterborough, ON, passed away peacefully at Lakefield Extendicare, July 13, 2019, with her family by her side.
She was born to the late John Arthur Mumford and Annie Drumm on December 30, 1928, at the family farm in Cardiff Township, ON.
Dorothy was the only girl in a family of nine children, with four older and four younger brothers.
She attended Beach Ridge School near home until her mother's passing in 1943 and then assumed the task of caring for the family home until 1945.
She married Richard James (Jim) O'Brien in 1947, and they lived together in Peterborough over their more than 71 year marriage.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, three children: Daniel James O'Brien, of Peterborough; Richard Arthur O'Brien (Paula), of Baltimore; and Maureen Dorothy Adamson (Normanne), of Peterborough; two grandchildren: Kiera O'Brien and Kaelan O'Brien; two brothers: James Mumford (Lorraine) of Oshawa; Douglas Mumford of Tweed; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is also missed by her foster daughter Anne Prescott of Peterborough. She was predeceased by her parents, step-mother Hazel Barnes, and brothers Edward, Earl, Cecil, Ronald, Ross and Dale.
While raising her family, Dorothy was always very active in the PTA, raising funds for school recreation programs and participating in all the activities with her family. She is remembered as an energetically kind, caring person; bright in both intellect and spirit. She was adored by family and friends and celebrated for her extensive practical wisdom.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Duffus Funeral Home. A Mass celebrating her life will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m, followed by burial. Reception will follow.
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