Dorothy Ida Bresser (nee Franzen) passed away peacefully at her home in New Westminster on August 31, 2009 with her family by her side.   Dorothy was born in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver in 1920.  She is predeceased by her husband, Charles Peter Bresser and survived by her loving daughters Marlene and Diane and son, Bill (Debra) as well as six grandchildren:  Peter, Mathew, Jared, Cooper, Nicole and Ryan (Amy) and one great grandchild, Piper.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church located at the corner of 4th Street and Royal Avenue in New Westminster at 12:00 pm noon on Thursday September 10th, 2009 followed by a celebration of Dorothy’s life at the Vancouver Golf and Country Club located at 771 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam at 2:30 pm.  Special thanks to the Fraser Health Hospice Palliative Care Team, the New Westminster Home Health Unit and to Dr. Shawn Tully for their kindness and support.  Donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to the BC Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation or to a charity of your choice.