Dorothea Luella HOFFMAN

CRESSWELL, (Goddard) Dorothea Luella - August 7, 1925 to May 15, 2007. Passed away peacefully, with dignity and grace, in her 82nd year. Loving wife and predeceased by husbands Arthur Goddard (1966) and Cyril Cresswell (1992). Dear mother of Martin (Barbara) Goddard, Michael (Cathy) Goddard, Scott (Robin) Goddard, and Jo-Anne (Wayne) Lawrence. Cherished “Nanny“ to Laura (Josh), Sarah (Chris), Lucas, Rebecca, Amy, Daniel, Erryn, Matthew, Katie (Jeff) and Nick. Great- Grandchildren Liam and Conner. Loving daughter of the late Earl and Clara Hoffman, dear sister of the late Claude, Irene and Ralph. Survived by sisters Betty and Bernice. Dorothea served as a Past President and was a long-standing associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, H.T. Church Branch 24. She recently was honoured with the Palm Leaf Meritorious Service award for her many years as a service officer. In 1984 Dorothea retired from St. Catharines General Hospital, McSloy 1, as a Nurse Assistant. Dorothea also served for many years with St. Georges Anglican Church as a Past - President of the Ladies Auxiliary for Cubs and Scouts. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Dorothea's life will be held at 11 am, Friday May 18th 2007, at St. George's Anglican Church, 83 Church St. Luncheon to follow at Legion, Branch 24, 111 Church St. Special thanks to the staff of 2 West, Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital for your tender care and kindness. Many thanks to Dr. O'Reilly, Dr. Grueber and Dr. Dudu Pallie for their excellent care. Donations can be made to Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital Foundation. Dorothea will be greatly missed by many friends and family. 10656526