Dorla Crawford

Dorla Crawford

November-13-1933 - January-12-2019

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Obituary of Dorla Crawford

CRAWFORD, Marion Dorla / Major, Canadian Armed Forces / Master of Science in Nursing November 13, 1933 to January 12, 2019 With her hand held, Dorla peacefully passed away in Perth, ON. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Predeceased by parents, Marion Wilson and Ira Crawford; sister-in-law Marion; and brothers Harold and Gary (Judy). Survived by sister Jane (David) and former sister-in-law Addie. Dorla was a loving and generous aunt to Debbie, Susan, Pegi, Shane, Jesica, and Nathan, and their extended, blended families. She leaves behind many friends met while working and travelling in Canada and internationally, and as a result of her varied interests. Dorla joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1960, as a nurse. She appreciated many years of education and extensive travel. She retired in 1986 to care for her parents, golf, read, and pursue new interests, always with the companionship of one of her dogs, Heidi, Misty, Mr. Tuttle. Family and friends have wonderful memories of July 1st reunions at Dorla’s beautiful property on the Trent-Severn waterway. Family thanks her doctors, Perth Hospital, and staff at Carolina Suites (Perth). A special thanks to Judy for care and companionship. In lieu of flowers, please consider donation to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), a children’s charity, or your local library. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth. To be notified about the celebration of life, to take place later in 2019, please send contact information to celebratingdorla@gmail.com.