Annie Dorothy LUMSDEN

DIMATTEO, Annie Dorothy (Graham) (nee Lumsden) - In loving memory of Annie Dorothy (Graham) Dimatteo (nee Lumsden), 89 years, who passed away Thursday, March 3rd, 2005 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - Memorial Site. She was born in Carleton Place and came to Sudbury in 1938 as a Bride to Delmar Graham (predeceased) and later to Dick Dimatteo (predeceased). Will be greatly missed by longtime partner Gordon McPhee. Dorothy was a Registered Nurse who worked in various positions in Sudbury's health care system, retiring in 1971. Her last position was as head nurse on Obstetrics at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - St. Joseph's Health Centre. She was very active in many community endeavors throughout the years, serving on the first auxiliary of Sudbury Memorial Hospital, and sat on the building fund of the Anglican Church of the Resurrection of which she has been an active member. Her strongest commitment was to the Order of the Royal Purple, serving many executive positions including Honoured Royal Lady on three occasions. Dorothy was happiest when in a social atmosphere, visiting her extended family and friends. Predeceased by her son Keith in 1990. Sadly missed by daughter Margaret Rose Harkins (husband Bob). The Dimatteo and McPhee families. Granddaughters Jennifer Cleaver, Heather Harkins (Dean Keturi) both of Sudbury, grandson Leading Seaman Robert Harkins (friend Jen Blais) of Victoria, B.C., great grandchildren Sarah, Susan and Jason. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. Funeral Service in the Church of the Resurrection, 363 Regent St., Sudbury on Monday, March 7th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Sudbury Anglican Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday under the auspices of the Royal Purple Lodge. Donations to the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children would be appreciated.