Doris May Donaldson (Speller)
Doris passed away January 31, 2024 at West Haldimand General Hospital.
Doris May Hodgson was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1932. Doris is predeceased by husbands Frank Speller (1950-1981) and Gordon Donaldson (1985-2000), daughter-in-law Theresa Speller (2020), and her son Robert Speller (2021). Doris is survived by her sons David Speller (Pam Lambert), and Brian Speller, grandchildren Tara Speller, Shawn Speller, Christopher & Victoria Speller as well as two great grandchildren Olivia Speller and Duncan Smith. Doris will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Marjorie Hodgson.
Doris worked 10 years for the Ministry of Corrections at Sprucedale School. She returned to McMaster University after obtaining her BA and taught at Mohawk College New Credit and Brantford Campuses for 20 years.
Upon retirement Doris volunteered for many years with the Alzheimer’s Society and various hospitals. Doris took up golf and was a member of HGCC for many years and a member of the Haldimand Choralairs for 30 years.
The family would like to thank the care and attention given to her by the staff at R-Villa Caledonia for the past 5 years, as well as the caring staff during her short stay at West Haldimand General Hospital.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or West Haldimand General Hospital.
A grave side service for family and friends will be held at Hagersville Cemetery Saturday, February 10 at 1pm. Family and Friends can gather following the service at Hagersville United Church, 34 Main Street South, Hagersville. Arrangements by R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Lori Thomas
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Feb 2nd, 2024
Doris was my instructor at New Credit..very nice lady.. condolences to the family
Posted by
Kim Hill
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Feb 2nd, 2024
Doris was an inspiring teacher. I have fond memories of her hosting our class from New Credit in her home at the conclusion of our course. I send sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Posted by
Tammy Slote
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Feb 2nd, 2024
RIP Beautiful will miss you hugs to Dave Pam and Brian
Posted by
Joan Mouland
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Feb 2nd, 2024
Doris was a vibrant, strong, intelligent woman. I married her son, Bob Speller, in 1983, so I have been her daughter-in-law for over 40 years. I greatly admired her for going to University and earning her degree after her children grew up. Her strength and commitment was manifested when she supported her first husband (Bob’s father) as he was fighting the cancer that eventually took his life and when she took care of her second husband as he succumbed to Alzheimer’s. She was amazing. She also devoted herself to helping Bob run for public office. She loved to sing, golf and get together with her friends. . Christopher, Victoria and I will miss her and always remember her. Rest in peace Doris. Joan Mouland
Posted by
Bob and Lynn Stuebing
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Feb 3rd, 2024
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Aunt Doris’s remaining family and friends. She was a real go-getter who was socially gracious and always kind to extended family members. We will forever keep our fondest memories of Aunt Doris close to our hearts. May she rest in peace.
With love and sympathy,
Bob and Lynn Stuebing
Posted by
Karen Dyet Sweeting
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Feb 3rd, 2024
My sincere sympathies to Brian, David and their families. Doris, Frank and the boys were our next door neighbours for many years in Hagersville. I remember Doris as always friendly, smiling, and perfectly turned out; she looked lovely where ever she went with not a hair out of place. May she rest in peace.
Posted by
Rosalind Rumball
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Feb 4th, 2024
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the entire family at this sad time. Doris was always a very friendly person . I know she will be missed. Rest in peace.
Posted by
Patricia Timson
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Feb 5th, 2024
I met Doris during my time with the Choralairs. She was a very devoted member and one of the most vibrant people I have ever known.
May she rest in peace after a life well-lived.
Patricia
Posted by
Shirley (Sloat) Smuk
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Feb 5th, 2024
God Bless Her. She was a real Lady. Always Aunt Doris to us. Talked with her a few times when in Dunnville in room next to brother Jim. She will definitely be missed ????????
Posted by
Bernadette Mickle
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Feb 6th, 2024
I met Doris at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club around 2001 and she became my golfing “buddy”, bridge and Lighthouse Theatre companion and we enjoyed many enjoyable years as friends. She was always bright and happy and loved a good laugh. She will be missed and I will always have very fond memories of my special friend.
Bernadette Mickle
Posted by
David & Yolande Laidlaw
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Feb 6th, 2024
With sadness we learn of the passing of Doris.
She was a prominent person in Hagersville throughout our youth.
Our sincere condolences to Dave, Brian and their families.
Posted by
Karen & Jim Walton
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Feb 6th, 2024
Our condolences to David & Pam and Brian and their families on the loss of their beloved Mother and Grandmother.
Doris was a very dear friend of ours for many many years both in Hagersville and later when she moved to Dundas.
We will always remember the joyful times that we had together.
Sincerely,
Karen & Jim
