Dorothy Wilson (nee Playford)

Passed peacefully at Highland Wood on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at age 94. Wife of 70 years and best friend of the late Ken Wilson. Loving mother of Paul (Kim), Debbie (Ed McCallum), John (Marilou Mizzan) and Tracey. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Lauren (Chris), Adam (Ashley), Jeff (Jessica), Hilary (Ryan), Michael, Ryan (Joanne), Shawn (Alex), Lyndsey (Jonathan), Andrea (Melanie), Courtney (Monte), Brett (Lauren), Holly (Pablo), Andy, Carter and by her twenty-nine great grandchildren. Survived by sister Norma and brother Bill. Predeceased by siblings Stuart, Ethel, Muriel, Russ and Ken.

Dorothy was a long-time resident of Haliburton. She was a stay-at-home mom until 1969, when she began working as a bookkeeper at Haliburton Lumber with her husband until they retired in 1989.  She enjoyed being with her family, sewing, gardening and travelling with their many friends. 

Private Celebration of Life

The family will hold a private Celebration of Dorothy’s life. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the HALIBURTON COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209.

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