Born Hastings, Sussex, England 26 May 1929. Father, Redvers Tomlin, Mother Daisy (née West), survived by four children of her first marriage, Jon, Robert, Jeffrey, Jeremy (daughter Janet, died in 1987), and three stepchildren by her second marriage, Karen, Michael, and Georgina (step-son Brian, died 2013). Married Eric Henry in 1949, divorced in 1968. Legal secretary and conveyancer, production line superintendent at Kolster Brands television, 1962-65. Law office manager, homemaker. Emigrated to Canada in July 1965. Married Francis Flynn, 1971. Passed away, George Derby Centre, 1 November 2024, at the age of 95. Doris was not only sharply intelligent, she was a lively and humorous conversationalist, with a knack for story and anecdote, gifts which she shared with all she met. When her children were young, she challenged them to excel scholastically by holding quizzes each tea-time, encouraging them to explore the vast world of knowledge, and filling the house with books for them to grow. As adults, she supported their various endeavors and provided a safe home base to which they oftentimes returned. She cherished her grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and they returned an equal affection. She will be missed.
Memorial service, Christ Church Cathedral, Thursday 14 November 2024 at 2 pm.