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Monday, February 25, 2002 The Halifax Herald Limited

MARY GERATA "RITA" DOREY

DOREY, Mary Gerata "Rita" - 74, Halifax, whose journey of life ended peacefully on February 23, 2002, after a short but courageous battle against esophagus cancer in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Port Felix, Guysborough Co., June 18, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Jeffrey and Madeline (Bond) Pelrine. She loved life, her family and spending time in Janvrins Harbour, Cape Breton. She was a caring housekeeper and loving mother. She leaves behind her husband of over 50 years, Arthur; loving sons, Albert, Michael, as well as a special member of the family, Pierre, all of Halifax; sisters, Matilda (Godfrey) Gaudet, Janvrins Harbour, Cape Breton; Jan (Oscar) Perry, Bedford; brothers, Stanley (Lillian), Jimmie (Marie), both of Halifax; Clayton (Stella), Port Royal, Cape Breton. She was predeceased by twin daughters at birth; sister, Geneva; brothers, Clarence, Lawson, Walter and Wallace. Very special thanks to her sister, Matilda, for her help and support in the last weeks and to Pierre. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Basilica, Father Paul Morris officiating. Reception to follow the service in the church hall. Interment will be at a later date in West Arichat Cemetery, Cape Breton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Also a special thanks to the nurses of the Palliative Care Unit 7A. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23).

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Monday, February 25, 2002 The Halifax Herald Limited
MARY GERATA "RITA" DOREY
DOREY, Mary Gerata "Rita" - 74, Halifax, whose journey of life ended peacefully on February 23, 2002, after a short but courageous battle against esophagus cancer in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Port Felix, Guysborough Co., June 18, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Jeffrey and Madeline (Bond) Pelrine. She loved life, her family and spending time in Janvrins Harbour, Cape Breton. She was a caring housekeeper and loving mother. She leaves behind her husband of over 50 years, Arthur; loving sons, Albert, Michael, as well as a special member of the family, Pierre, all of Halifax; sisters, Matilda (Godfrey) Gaudet, Janvrins Harbour, Cape Breton; Jan (Oscar) Perry, Bedford; brothers, Stanley (Lillian), Jimmie (Marie), both of Halifax; Clayton (Stella), Port Royal, Cape Breton. She was predeceased by twin daughters at birth; sister, Geneva; brothers, Clarence, Lawson, Walter and Wallace. Very special thanks to her sister, Matilda, for her help and support in the last weeks and to Pierre. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Basilica, Father Paul Morris officiating. Reception to follow the service in the church hall. Interment will be at a later date in West Arichat Cemetery, Cape Breton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Also a special thanks to the nurses of the Palliative Care Unit 7A. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23).
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