Passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 7th, 2018 in New Westminster. Born in Liverpool in 1935 to John and Sarah (Ciss) Mitchell, she was one of four children and was evacuated to Wales during the war along with her sisters Maureen and Audrey. She and Ken married in 1956 and after having their two sons in England, moved to Canada in 1960 where their daughter was born. After living in both Ontario and Nova Scotia, the family moved to New Westminster in 1973. Dorothy was an active volunteer with the Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary for more than 25 years and also a long-time member of the New Westminster Hyack Festival.

Predeceased by her sister Audrey and brother Jim, she will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her dear husband Ken, sons Tony (Deb), Mike (Julie), daughter Sandi (Patrick), grandchildren Rob (Sandra), Brandi, Samantha, Riley, great-grandchildren Chris and Owen, sister Maureen (John) and family in both Ontario and England.

A private family service will take place on Tuesday  February  13th with a Celebration of Life to take place on Saturday April 14th, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre, 76 Jamieson Court, New Westminster. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.