Dorothy VALENTINE

VALENTINE, In loving memory of Dorothy, a loving and cherished wife of Worden Valentine, sadly missed forever by pre-deceased infant son, Robert Douglas in 1945, mother of Sylvia Hodgins (Lee), Marilyn Walker (Wendel), loving grandmother of Kevin Walker (Anne), Terri-Lynn Knapp (Rob), Blake Hodgins, Bonnie Hodgins, and great grandmother of Hannah, Jake and Eli Walker, and Jenna, Cameron and Gregory Knapp. For two years, her courage and perseverance with ALS which moved her slowly to a Heavenly Home, on October 26 2002, at Lennox and Addington County General Hospital. Her amazing courage with never a complaint gave inspiration to all who cared for her daily needs. We met 64 years ago and for 62 years of a wonderful marriage we respected each others thoughts and wishes. I treasure 26 winters in Florida and 14 cruises which added memories of places afar. She spent her last years in her home she loved so much, and for me, I feel so blessed that I was able to care for her. She always regretted the extent of my efforts to give her rest and comfort. Her love and care for me she always showed by an upraised hand, that everything was OK, and she indicated to me each evening, (Worden, it’s Happy Hour), a time to sit and rest awhile while I play bridge or solitaire on the computer. The family has a high regard for Dr. Alkenbrack who cared for Dorothy as a patient and a friend. Dr. Alkenbrack and Dr. Melanson with all their skills knew that her days with us would be short, much shorter than we all had hoped. She left her worldly home in a calm and peaceful manner. As I held her in arms, her upraised hand meant Yes. A short time before her passing she asked for a writing pad and the last word she wrote was (UP). Sincere thanks to CCAC, Life Line, and dedicated VON nurses who arranged their nightly visits, Red Cross Support, SOS and Hospice volunteers. I must make a special mention of a fine gentleman, Graham Christie, her first VON on May 4, 2001 and the last VON to give his utmost help to give her help and peace of mind before going to Napanee Hospital at 11:00 p.m. on October 25, 2002. Thanks Graham, from a grateful family. The beautiful floral arrangements and Memorial Donations show deep respect and regard for a wonderful and gentle person and a lady. I give sincere thanks to the eight pallbearers and to Reverend Marjory MacMartin for her sincere words and thoughts about Dorothy after two visits with her. The ladies from Trinity United Church did a remarkable catering service for those who returned from Riverview Cemetery to enjoy refreshments and convey last words of comfort and condolences to me and my family. -So sadly missed by Husband, and all family members.057914 12/3/2002- ID1128877 - Kingston Whig Standard