Dorothy Davies

DAVIES, Dorothy It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Dorothy Davies, 81, on October 14, 2019 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Donkin on September 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late James and Daisy LeGrow. She spent most of her years working in the dietary department at The General Hospital in Glace Bay. Dorothy (Better known as Nana Dot) enjoyed traveling with her family, especially her time spent in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Nana Dot had a kind heart and was known for her helping hand and hospitality. You never left her house hungry. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 62 years, Bob Davies; two children, Robert (Wendy) Davies and Charlene (Richie) Green; four grandchildren whom she thought the world of, Mark (Deanna) Green, Lisa (Shane) Harte, Melissa (Daniel Howie) Davies and Jennifer (Tracy) Boyce; four great-grandchildren who were the light of Nana’s life, Gracie, Allie Kate, Harper and Emmie; brother, Arthur (Lillian) LeGrow; brother-in-law, James (Martha) Davies; sister-in-law, Myrna Davies; many nieces, nephews and close friends who were like family. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, James and Daisy LeGrow and brother-in-law, Fred Davies. Visitation will take place on Friday October 18, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday October 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. in St. Luke’s United Church Donkin. Family expresses their deepest thanks to her family physician Dr. Michael Gallivan, the VON nurses, Dr. Lisa MacInnis, Dr. Saneea Abboud and Collette Hutt for their kind and compassionate care and the wonderful nursing care on 4E Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Family flowers only, donations can be made to VON and Palliative Care. Online condolences can be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com “ God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me” A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest to prove to us he only takes the best.”