A graceful lady and a beautiful, loving wife and mother, left us on Saturday, December 1, 2001. Dorothy was a marvelous companion to William, her husband of 51 years. She was a devoted mother, mother-in-law and friend to her children, Debra Harder of Ottawa, Dan and Jacqueline Burnett of Cambridge, Julie Burnett and Chris Gittings of Edmonton. As a wonderful grandmother, Dorothy shared many adventures with her grandchildren, Andrew, Michael and Sarah. Survived by her mother Evelyn, brothers Ken Simpson (Mary) and Neil Simpson (Patty) and sister Lynn Simpson. Dorothy was an active woman at home and in our insurance agency. She was a generous friend to many with whom she shared her enjoyment of literature, curling, skiing and golf. Her kindness, optimism and passion for life will be with us always. Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the 5th floor of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care and counsel. Friends may visit at Coutts & Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to service on Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The Ottawa Citizen, Dec. 3, 2001