We Remember
DOUCETTE, Dolores Sheila
July 10, 1940 — July 20, 2020
Dolores “Dol” was born in Westville, N.S. on July 10, 1940, to Angus and Minnie Muir and passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Central Okanagan Hospice House in Kelowna.
Dol is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Dan; three sisters Janiece Krobutschek, Lacombe, Alberta, Carol Cauvin, Kelowna, B.C., and Beverly (Frank) Styger Toronto, Ontario; sisters-in-law Shirley Muir, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ruby (Freeman) Croucher, Westville, N.S., and Brenda (Blaine) Schraeder, Kelowna, B.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dol was predeceased by her parents, Angus and Minnie Muir; her beloved son Mark; and her brother Wallace Muir.
Dol lived in New Glasgow, N.S. except for a couple of years in Halifax and Toronto. Then in 1976, she moved to Kelowna when Dan became publisher and general manager of the Kelowna Daily Courier, a position he had also held at the New Glasgow News. She fell in love with Kelowna and never wanted to leave.
Dol tried her hand at golf and tennis but found that a bit too strenuous so turned to skiing. She enjoyed skiing with her family and friends at Big White and Silver Star for a number of years. But her real passion was boating, spending many delightful days and nights on Okanagan lake. Everyone who knew Dol was aware of how much she loved to travel. Often said she could be a gypsy. Visited every province in Canada, most of the U.S. states, Europe, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, South America and more. She loved to cruise and took enough cruises to become a 4-star mariner.
Some of her artistic talents included home decorating, sewing (making outfits for herself and friends) drawing, and oil painting. She had a love for numbers which led to a career in banking, starting as a teller and moving on to become an assistant manager.
Many Christian qualities adorned her personality; a kind, generous and caring person.
Dol was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 28, 1956, and was an active part of congregations in New Glasgow, N.S. and the Lakeshore Congregation in Kelowna, B.C.
A Livestream service will be announced at a later date. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
I have so many fond memories of doll, look forward to seeing doll wake up with no pain, our condolences go out to Dan and doll family
Uncle Dan,
So sorry to hear of Doll’s passing. Her bubbly effervescent personality will be deeply missed and my memories of her cherished forever.
All our Love during this difficult time,
Warren and Sylvie
Calgary
Hi, Dan:
Gail and I were sorry to read of Dolores’ passing. We remember her as a genuine, lovely lady.
Dave and Gail Henshaw
When someone you love passes, we reflect on their lives and the values and qualities that define them. We reflect on our
connection to them during our Life’s Journey. Dolores (Dol) is my Sister. Like many siblings, during our adult lives, Time, Distance and Circumstance separated us.
Living in the same City for the past eight years allowed Dol and I to re-connect and re-calibrate our relationship. It was such fun for both of us; that communion and camaraderie we shared as teens came roaring back.
Dol was a kind, loving, compassionate, unselfish woman. It was She ( and Dan) who supported me through my husband’s illness and passing, always finding ways to bring Light to Dark Days.
Throughout her own recent illness, it was Dol, in her own quiet & unassuming way, who shepherded us through her final Journey expressing her love and concern for us, those she would leave behind.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Love is Patient, Love is Kind, It does not Envy, It is not Proud, It does not Dshonor others, It is not Self-Serving, It is not easily Angered, It keeps no Record of wrongs.
Dol lived a Life of Faith. This Passage describes Dol.
Special Love to Dan
Dear Bro Dan and family: We send our deep condolences to all of you for the death of your lovely spiritual wife ,Dolores..May you take comfort, knowing that her resurrection is just around the corner. To coin the words of the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow” Build today, then, strong and sure, With a firm and ample base base: And ascending and secure Shall. to-morrow find it its place” Dolores has an assurance, for her faith and good works , serving Jehovah, throughout many years of her life. Jehovah remembers these works. The reward comes with her name written in the book of life. Sincerely Paul and Helen Lacny.
Want to express my sadness too. Dol will never be forgotten, and more importantly, she is in
Jehovah’s memory. Beautiful spiritual sister. Look forward to seeing her again soon, and getting to know Her without health issues . Imagine, When All Things Are New, Dan ( fam)
It has been said that the greatest and most lasting honors of all are those which are bestowed on you by family, extended family is included. My sister Dolores Sheila had the respect and love of all the families and deserved every speck of it I am so proud to be her sister. She and her beloved husband, Dan, were very much respected by all they met. Janiece & the Wiberg families & the Krobetschek families.
Uncle Dan,
We are very saddened to hear of Aunt Doll’s passing. She is now at peace and can rest. We loved our visits with you both while passing through Kelowna and have made some fond memories.
Be strong, stay safe and love to you during your time of healing.
Vern, Sheri and kids ❤
Uncle Dan,
We are very saddened to hear of Aunt Doll’s passing. She is now at peace and can rest. We loved our visits with you both while passing through Kelowna and have made some fond memories.
Be strong, stay safe and love to you during your time of healing.
Vern, Sheri and kids ❤
Hi Uncle Dan
We were very sorry to hear of Aunt Doll’s passing. Our family extends our deepest condolences and wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mike and Heidi Cauvin
Auntie Dol was a loving caring person, with amazing qualities.
September 23rd, 2011 was the day we moved to Kelowna, from Winnipeg. That day when we arrived at the airport, we were welcomed first by Dol and Dan.
July 13th, 2014 was a year after Grandad (Dennis Cauvin) has passed away. That day, was our journey to lake Louise, Alberta to spread his ashes. I remember driving in Dol and Dans convertible, having an excellent time.
On other occasions, we’ve had lots of fun boating adventures, going swimming, tubing, exploring, and having a great time. After each school year, we had year-end graduation surprises, and gifts, such as the surprise treasure hunt boating adventure, where they hid a treasure chest somewhere in the Okanagan lake, where we went to the location and found the chest! Other times we had spectacular dinners at their place, having lobster and other excellent food.
The times we all had together, I will never forget. And with that, I am really sorry for Dans loss, my Grandmas loss, and everyone else who was apart of Dols’s life. We will never forget her.
Our sincere condolences Dan. I was fortunate to know you and Dol when you worked at The Evening News in New Glasgow. A friend living in the Kelowna area read Dol’s obituary and contacted me asking if I knew her. Take care.
Rose and Loren send our deepest sympathies to you Dan at this time of loss. We have many fond memories of “Dol and Dan”. We have not seen each other very often in the last few decades, but you are both very deeply loved and dear to us. We cannot imagine the heart shattering sorrow and loss you are experiencing since the passing of Dolores. The loss of a beloved wife of 63 years is tragic, but find solace in the love and joy you two shared all those years. ” And sweet is death that puts an end to pain ….. Sweet love, that seems not made to fade away, Sweet death, that seems to make us loveless clay,” Lord Alfred Tennyson 1859 This quote captures perfectly the feelings we wish to express to you at this time. We hope you are able to find peace and strength knowing that Dolores is at peace and will never again suffer any pain. With Love and Sympathy, Loren Wiberg, Rose Leung, Derek Wiberg, Reyna Wiberg, Riona Wiberg.
The greatest memory i had with Doll is when we went boating and found a treasure chest in the water filled with shells and rocks.
Doll i will miss you. i will miss all the good times we had.
To my dear Auntie Dol,
You were always so wonderful to both Andrea and I.
You also were great to Damon and Deon.
I love you so much, I will miss you even more.
with Love to Dol and Dan from Shannon and my all family.
Dan
Just read of Dol’s passing and we wanted to pass along our condolences. 63 years of marriage is a long time. We remember the good times at The Evening News and all the great successes we had. Please know we are thinking of you and know your deep faith will help get you through this time. Take care
My Auntie Dol was such a beautiful part of my families life. I remember visiting Kelowna several times; first as a child when I stayed with Auntie Doll, Uncle Dan, and Mark for a couple of weeks in the summer. Dol had an adventurous spirit and it was an amazing trip spent with them, swimming in their pool, going to the Kelowna Regatta, exploring all the beautiful sites. Dol had a passion for creating fun. When I came with my husband in 2010, we both decided that Kelowna was to be our future home. Dol & Dan welcomed us into their home and were so very generous. Gilles and I had a wonderful connection with Dol and Dan that was only strengthened when we moved out with our three young sons a year later. They were the first faces to greet us at the airport when we arrived. They became additional grandparents to our boys and their house was filled with love, and fun adventures every time we got together. Our children’s lives have been so blessed and enriched, having had the love of thier Auntie Dol. Magical times spent on their boat, treasure hunts in their house, all lovingly and enthusiastically planned by Dol. I shall miss her every day; her beautiful laugh, her beautiful eyes. This is a monumental loss for all of us. We love you Uncle Dan and we are so, so sorry for your loss of your beautiful Dol.