Dorothy Stoneburg
Obituary
STONEBURG, Dorothy “Dot”…
It is with great sadness that we announce that Dorothy Jean Stoneburg (nee. Crosby), also know as Dot, age 96, passed away peacefully at OakCrossing Long Term Care Home, London.
Originally from Nova Scotia, Dorothy moved to Ontario as a young adult where she met her late husband Edsel. Dorothy had a love of many things including Bingo, animals, tea, hosting international students, and her family and friends. She also had a flare for cooking international cuisine and canning. Dorothy had a great sense of humour. She was an extremely kind, selfless, and welcoming woman.
Dorothy was predeceased by all of her siblings (Alfred, Charlie, Ross, Ralph, Mae, and Isabell), and will be missed by her daughters Cathy McMurchy and Judy Beck, and grandchildren Theresa Ferguson (Paul Ferguson), Amber Jeffries (Tyler Jeffries), Kinsey Olsen (Shane Olsen), and Ryan Beck (MacKenzie Beck) and great-grandchildren (Soleil, Sorren, Sadie, Daphne, and Edsel). She will be missed by many family, friends, and students that she welcomed in to her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Springbank Gardens Community Centre, 205 Wonderland Road South, London, Ontario on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Please RSVP to either Cathy McMurchy or Judy Beck. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SALT Animal Rescue (by etransfer to saltrescuelondon@gmail.com) or the Alzheimers Society Southwest Partners. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com
So sorry to hear of Dorthy’s passing! All our love to Judy, Cathy and family, Kinsey and family, Ryan and family and all others impacted by Dorthy’s passing ❤️
Very sad to hear the news of Dorthy’s passing. I was happy to have seen her last summer in Kingston. My condolences to the family. Love from Bonnie Machado and Dave Latta.
May she rest in Peace!
I met Dorothy in the summer of 2004 (21 years ago!) when Cathy hosted me at her lovely home! Back then, she had became a mother to a whole bunch of international students that were very lucky to end up in her home. Many of them, whom she cared for as only a mother would. She invested so much time and energy in all of us, teaching us about Canadian culture and learning from the cultural differences. She had a true wisdom when it came to understanding all the different cultures!!!
We met several times since 2004: 2005, 2014, 2017 and 2019. I still remember her -or should I say our- tears when we said goodbye to each other the last time. It was very obvious for the both of us that we liked each other and we enjoyed each other´s company very much.
I remember her driving at a very old age, very independent -even if not so much lately- and a true wise woman who got to understand the meaning of life, family and love. She was always very proud of the family she had built together with her husband and always highlighted the best out of everyone! True meaning of the verb “to love”. We had very many of those moments when we got to open our heart to each other. She was a good listener. Very good woman. She will be dearly missed in many countries of several continents.
I am also very glad that she was very well taken care of by Cathy, Judy and the rest of her wonderful family until the very end of her life on this Earth. I am convinced that she has already met her Creator since her life has been an example to many of us and she looks at us from Paradise. Wonder if anyone but her has said bingo even once since she is in Heaven. She was very good at it! Hard to beat!
My prayers go to her and her wonderful family and friends!
A big hug from Madrid, Spain.
Andrés
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. Rest in Peace Dorothy. Dorothy and Cathy are my neighbours that’s how I met Dorothy. A very nice, compassionate and always would ask when I was in the yard what are you doing. R.I.P. Dorothy
Our deepest condolences to Dorothy’s family. We’re heartbroken to lose a truly remarkable woman who embodied the spirit of kindness and generosity. Dorothy’s vibrant personality shone through in every aspect of her life, from her bowling trophies to her bingo nights and everything in between. To us who came to Canada, it’s her selfless dedication to nurturing international students, and guiding them towards becoming compassionate individuals that will forever be remembered. Her legacy of love, warmth, and acceptance will continue to inspire us all, and may her family find comfort in the memories they shared with her. Dorothy, we miss our tea time chats, jams, jellies, pies and preserves and the countless cookouts but most of all your pearls of wisdom and that gorgeous smile. You lived your life well and we still have lots to learn from it. Cheers to you in the afterlife, mate. We love you and miss you.
My condolences go to the family and especially to Cathy as I watched her patiently ever so patiently look after her mother. Dorothy was often demanding later in life as she struggled to understand Cathy’s commitment to the cats at Fanshawe Wellington. I remember her often telling Cathy it was time to go but she wasn’t always sure where she was going. A strong woman deeply cherished by her family and for me especially Cathy who managed her at home beyond what many would do. May she rest in peace.