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Dorothy Joan SLOAN
1929 - 2020
BORN
1929
DIED
2020
DOROTHY SLOAN OBITUARY
DOROTHY JOAN SLOAN On Friday, September 25, 2020, Dorothy Joan Sloan passed away peacefully at home after a brief stay at Princess Margaret Hospital. Born in Dunedin, New Zealand on November 6, 1929, to parents, James and Eileen Weir, Dorothy grew up in New Zealand. Soon after graduating from University she developed the taste for travel, a passion that she would pursue for the rest of her life. After completing her studies at Victoria University in New Zealand she travelled to Europe, working for a time in London. It was there that she met her husband Jeremy. They were married on September 13, 1959 and soon immigrated to the US. Within a couple of years, they moved to Toronto, raising their family in York Mills. Beloved wife of Dr. Ian A Sloan (Jeremy), they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary earlier this month. She was the loving mother of Gillian, Alastair and Iain (2002); grandmother to Olivia, Nicholas, William, Mitchell, Cameron and Ella. Dorothy will be dearly missed by family and all that were blessed to have her in their lives. She lived a full life. In the community she was involved in Girl Guides of Canada, the Canadian Opera Committee and Travelers Aid. She was also a lifelong fan of folk dancing having been introduced to dancing in London. When she moved to Canada, she became involved with the Nederlandse (Dutch) Dance group, several Toronto Swedish and Scandinavian Dance Groups and Choirs and the Danish Choir. If there was music playing, Dorothy could be found on the dance floor. Being a Kiwi, Dorothy was fiercely proud of her New Zealand heritage. She was a supporter and lifelong member of the TRANZAC Club and served on the board of the Canadian Sheep Council, a passion handed down by her parents. She was proud of her own flock that she and Jeremy bred in Cookstown. Her desire to travel led her to start the AOTEAROA Adventures, a travel agency with expertise in Oceania. It would be a challenge to meet someone who was more travelled than Dorothy. Later in life she shared her knowledge, joining the Canadian Tour Guide Association of Toronto. The family would like to thank the many friends of Dorothy including Thelma Orbon who made her last days so special and a special appreciation of John and Anne-Marie Cuthbert (Laderoute) who were always there for Dorothy. She will be forever in our hearts and minds. A memorial service will be arranged at the Danish Church Toronto when appropriate.
Published by The Globe and Mail from Oct. 3 to Oct. 7, 2020.
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MEMORIES & CONDOLENCES
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I have just come across this sad news about Dorothy. Sincere condolences to Jeremy and family.
Ray and I meet Jeremy and Dorothy in London England at the Society for International Folk Dancing circa 1955. Our paths have crossed many times over the years. At a wedding for a mutual friend, visits to and fro from London Ontario, at an anniversary visit in London England and through a great trip to NZ and OZ planned for us by her in January 2000. I knew something was wrong as she had been a faithful correspondent for many years.
Best Love to all Audrey and Ray Staines
Ray and I meet Jeremy and Dorothy in London England at the Society for International Folk Dancing circa 1955. Our paths have crossed many times over the years. At a wedding for a mutual friend, visits to and fro from London Ontario, at an anniversary visit in London England and through a great trip to NZ and OZ planned for us by her in January 2000. I knew something was wrong as she had been a faithful correspondent for many years.
Best Love to all Audrey and Ray Staines
Audrey Staines
Friend
August 30, 2021
I have only just learned of Dorothy’s passing. I knew her from the Tour Guide Association. She was a tremendous support and font of knowledge for a new guide learning the “ropes”. She was a giving and caring individual and she added such to my life and also others. Condolences to her wonderful family whom she adored. Vera Hall I
Vera Hall
Coworker
April 26, 2021
I am heartbroken to hear of your passing Dorothy. We lost touch but you were never far from my mind and heart. I treasured our friendship, our love of guiding and travel. You arranged such a super trip for my friend and I to Oz some years ago, the memory still pops into my head of all you arranged for us to see the best. My condolences to Gillian and Allistar, it was always so pleasant to share their children's adventures as they grew up. Of course, my sympathy goes to Jeremy also, we had some nice chats when we met. Next time I hear thunder I will imagine you dancing up a storm in Heaven. Much love wherever you are my friend.
Rena Graefner
Friend
March 5, 2021
I just found out via the folk dance grapevine that Dorothy had passed away in September. My condolences to Jeremy, Gillian and Alastair. I remember seeing and dancing with Dorothy on many occasions as well as picking up Gillian and Alastair to go to family folk dancing at the University Settlement House. She also helped me out more recently when my boss and his wife took a trip to New Zealand, which she arranged with great care for them. I know you will all miss her and can't imagine how difficult it must have been to be so far away when she passed away. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Ostrower
Friend
December 1, 2020
Gillian Allistar and Dr Sloan this is sad news and we send you our best wishes. So many fond memories of
Our many years on Campbell. Our memories are a blessing as I hope they are to you all. Hugs from the Spence’s.
Our many years on Campbell. Our memories are a blessing as I hope they are to you all. Hugs from the Spence’s.
Pamela Spence
Neighbor
October 9, 2020
Such sad news to hear about Dorothy. Wishing all the best to Jeremy and the far-flung Sloan family.
My family lived across the street from the Sloans in the 1960s and 70s. I had a regular weekly gig babysitting for the three kids while Dorothy and Jeremy went out to kick up their heels, Dutch style. Such a smart, positive, active and creative family!
Some years later I was proud to invite Dorothy and Jeremy to my wedding. They hadn't changed a bit. I think they discovered that dancing is the fountain of youth.
Years later again they attended the memorial services for my mother Jean. I was delighted to see that they still hadn't changed!
My family lived across the street from the Sloans in the 1960s and 70s. I had a regular weekly gig babysitting for the three kids while Dorothy and Jeremy went out to kick up their heels, Dutch style. Such a smart, positive, active and creative family!
Some years later I was proud to invite Dorothy and Jeremy to my wedding. They hadn't changed a bit. I think they discovered that dancing is the fountain of youth.
Years later again they attended the memorial services for my mother Jean. I was delighted to see that they still hadn't changed!
Rick Spence
Neighbor
October 9, 2020
Dorothy (Lady Dot to me!!) i met through the Caravan multicultural festival back in the 70’s when she and Jeremy (IAJ/Sir to her!!) for years supplied sheep in need of a haircut (!) for the Sheep Shearing on the stage at the extremely popular Australia/New Zealand Caravan Pavilion!!
Dorothy never forgot her NZ roots and promoted NZ at every opportunity with great generosity of spirit and cooperation!
She was a frugal yet generous person who was an expert in sussing out a “ good deal”. Before a tree apparently fell on her car, she probably had the oldest Datsun (now Nissan) on the road in Canada!
Hugs to Jeremy,Gillian and Alastair!
Sad to see such an anchor for so many communities take the final flight Upstairs where no doubt she is flapping her wings and getting things organised efficiently!!
I will always remember Sheepfarmer Dorothy’s bumper sticker on her car
.....WOMEN WORTH WATCHING WEAR WOOL!!
Dorothy never forgot her NZ roots and promoted NZ at every opportunity with great generosity of spirit and cooperation!
She was a frugal yet generous person who was an expert in sussing out a “ good deal”. Before a tree apparently fell on her car, she probably had the oldest Datsun (now Nissan) on the road in Canada!
Hugs to Jeremy,Gillian and Alastair!
Sad to see such an anchor for so many communities take the final flight Upstairs where no doubt she is flapping her wings and getting things organised efficiently!!
I will always remember Sheepfarmer Dorothy’s bumper sticker on her car
.....WOMEN WORTH WATCHING WEAR WOOL!!
Murray Kiwi Crompton
Friend
October 6, 2020
It was with much sadness when we learned of Dorothy's passing. She was a great supporter of Hemingways for so many years. I really enjoyed our talks together as she lived in Balclutha and my parents were both from Benhar . She will be missed by so many especially all of us expat New Zealanders.
Our deepest sympathy to Jeremy and the Family.
Martin McSkimming and Lizanne Bertrand.
Our deepest sympathy to Jeremy and the Family.
Martin McSkimming and Lizanne Bertrand.
martin mcskimming
Friend
October 3, 2020
Stephen and I are very sad to hear of Dorothy's passing and send our condolences to the family.
We have so many memories of Dorothy from when Stephen was the Farm Manager of Sloan Farms near Cookstown in the eighties and early nineties.
Dorothy and Jeremy were a driving force in our emigration to Canada and we are forever grateful for their help.
Our oldest son Michael was not sure what to call Dorothy and so we came up with a name and he then called her "Lady Dorothy", which always made her smile. We were very fond of her, and she was kind to all of us.
Dorothy introduced me to the Canadian tradition of garage sales, I remember having such a lot of fun with her in Alliston.
Stephen has great memories of her little red Datsun station wagon that she cherished for years. It came to an untimely end at a vegetable stand when a tree fell on it. She was very sad about that, but happily it was insured.
Dorothy, you will be missed.
We have so many memories of Dorothy from when Stephen was the Farm Manager of Sloan Farms near Cookstown in the eighties and early nineties.
Dorothy and Jeremy were a driving force in our emigration to Canada and we are forever grateful for their help.
Our oldest son Michael was not sure what to call Dorothy and so we came up with a name and he then called her "Lady Dorothy", which always made her smile. We were very fond of her, and she was kind to all of us.
Dorothy introduced me to the Canadian tradition of garage sales, I remember having such a lot of fun with her in Alliston.
Stephen has great memories of her little red Datsun station wagon that she cherished for years. It came to an untimely end at a vegetable stand when a tree fell on it. She was very sad about that, but happily it was insured.
Dorothy, you will be missed.
Stephen and Alexandra Walker
Friend
October 2, 2020
James Saunders
October 2, 2020
I am very saddened to hear of Dorothy’s passing. I have known Dorothy since I came to Toronto as a young Girl Guide, in 1963, we camped together, and she was always available as a resource to em and many others.
I always enjoyed her company, her sense of humour, and her love of guiding and all that it represented and how beautifully she presented guiding trainings.
I went on to become a brownie, guide, pathfinder & ranger leader in York Mills District and enjoyed her friendship for many years. She was a wonderful resource and asset to GGofC, and oh how she loved music and dance which she shared with us on many occasions.
There are few ladies like Dorothy, who set such a wonderful example for us to learn from, and to model our lives by.
I always enjoyed her company, her sense of humour, and her love of guiding and all that it represented and how beautifully she presented guiding trainings.
I went on to become a brownie, guide, pathfinder & ranger leader in York Mills District and enjoyed her friendship for many years. She was a wonderful resource and asset to GGofC, and oh how she loved music and dance which she shared with us on many occasions.
There are few ladies like Dorothy, who set such a wonderful example for us to learn from, and to model our lives by.
DAwn Rivait
Friend
October 1, 2020
Dorothy was a wonderful and gracious lady. We loved our visits with she and Jeremy over the years. We are so sorry for the loss of a great friend. Our condolences to all the family, we will miss her.
Andre & Jean Dagenais
Friend
September 30, 2020
We are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Dorothy. We worked at many Dutch-Canadian events together with Dorothy and Jeremy. They were both so active in helping to organize many events in our Dutch-Canadian community. Dorothy was a great lady! Every time that we all worked together was pure joy. Our deepest condolences to Jeremy, Gillian, Alistair and families.
Ge and Henk Spaans
Friend
September 28, 2020
Dorothy was my fellow Tour Guide and I respected her not only as an excellent Guide but also as a very good friend. She was an amazing lady and her obituary says it all. In our last conversation she expressed heartbreak and devastation about the fires in Australia and New Zealand in particular the sheep that were lost. Dorothy was a great supporter of Good Shepherd Centre for Homeless which is our designated CTGA of Toronto charity. Although she retired from guiding she would always send a generous donation when we CTGA members held our Annual Christmas/Hanukkah lunch which helped support Good Shepherd. Dorothy was as honest and direct a person as you could ever meet. It is hard to believe she was over 90 years of age, one would never think that! My condolences to you Jeremy and all your family. She will be greatly missed.
It is said that 'Life has not ended, It has only Changed'! .....Look out Heaven, Dorothy has arrived and with her calm and loving smile she will set everything in order!
God Bless and Farewell my friend!
It is said that 'Life has not ended, It has only Changed'! .....Look out Heaven, Dorothy has arrived and with her calm and loving smile she will set everything in order!
God Bless and Farewell my friend!
Pam Cook
Friend
September 28, 2020
Very saddened to hear that dear Dorothy has passed away. My Deepest condolences to Jeremy, Gillian, Alistair and families. Dorothy was a staunch and ardent supporter of the arts, of everything she touched and The am
Grateful also of my work. She was a most interesting and delightful person. During our last visit she once again struck me as being fiercely independent, thoughtful and kind. I will really miss her.
Grateful also of my work. She was a most interesting and delightful person. During our last visit she once again struck me as being fiercely independent, thoughtful and kind. I will really miss her.
Deb Filler
Friend
September 28, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Terese Truchan
Coworker
September 27, 2020
Dorothy, a lovely lady, was always ready to help her fellow tour guides. Rest In Peace, Dear Kiwi.
Carole Hartley
Coworker
September 27, 2020
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Dorothy. Dorothy was truly a wonderful person and an amazing tour guide. I enjoyed working with Dorothy of the years and someone of her kind nature and passion for the job will truly be missed. My God bless Dorothy and her family
Kevin Sturdy
Coworker
September 27, 2020
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Dorothy. I first met her many years ago when I worked with Jeremy at Sickkids. I remember hospitality at their home in York Mills and at their farm. I also remember sharing memories of the Royal Free in London where she and Jeremy worked before they married. Many years later Dorothy helped us with travel arrangements in Africa and Australasia. She was always most willing to help and was a delight to talk with on the phone. Sincere condolences to Jeremy.
David J Steward
Friend
September 27, 2020
It was a pleasure to sit with Dorothy as a member of the Canadian Tour Guide Association of Toronto. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in the eye specially when I was about to get myself in trouble, and that twinkle was my queue. Dorothy thank you for the memories, good and not so good (twinkle), May your next journey bring you peace. My sincere condolences to the family.
Houry Nazaretian
Acquaintance
September 27, 2020
This is just the saddest news. Dorothy hy was a lovely person and she and I shared many meetings and get together over the years. As a fellow tour guide and also on the exec of the CTGA she was always of enormous help and inspiration to the rest of us. My sympathy to all in her family. I am so very sorry for your loss. RIP lovely lady.
Sally D Kelly
Friend
September 27, 2020
Hi
From the Kia Ora Canada - Toronto kiwi community. Wanted to share our post and this memory.
It's with great sadness that we are sharing that one of our longstanding kiwis here in Toronto has passed away.
Dorothy Sloan
Such a lovely lady and beautiful soul. Her and her hubby Jeremy would attend our formal Anzac Day dinner every year (and I think they made one xmas party too.) But the last memorable event for me was our 2017 Meet The Board pub night.
Dorothy was not sure what they were even attending exactly. She had signed Jeremy and herself up on Eventbrite and hiked up those Hemingway stairs for a surprise night. She had a fantastic time chatting to all us young un's :) and it was a real blessing to have them both with us that evening.
It wasn't long before she found herself armed with 2 NZ Pure beers that night (1 from Kia Ora board and 1 from the NZ Pie meal deal).
2 was one too many "at her age". But .. not wanting to waste a drop, while realising she simply couldn't drink two and get down those stairs, we plugged the top of the can with a napkin, wrapped it up stealth mode and propped it securely upright in her handbag. (Hope no one from Hemmys sees that we helped her sneak roadie outa there. Haha.. )
Next day I got a message to let me know that they thoroughly enjoyed their night out AND ..that she didn't spill a drop of beer!
Sooo kiwi !! Lol :D.
Dorothy was an absolute gem of a lady and our heartfelt condolences go out to her hubby Jeremy and their family.
From the Kia Ora Canada - Toronto kiwi community. Wanted to share our post and this memory.
It's with great sadness that we are sharing that one of our longstanding kiwis here in Toronto has passed away.
Dorothy Sloan
Such a lovely lady and beautiful soul. Her and her hubby Jeremy would attend our formal Anzac Day dinner every year (and I think they made one xmas party too.) But the last memorable event for me was our 2017 Meet The Board pub night.
Dorothy was not sure what they were even attending exactly. She had signed Jeremy and herself up on Eventbrite and hiked up those Hemingway stairs for a surprise night. She had a fantastic time chatting to all us young un's :) and it was a real blessing to have them both with us that evening.
It wasn't long before she found herself armed with 2 NZ Pure beers that night (1 from Kia Ora board and 1 from the NZ Pie meal deal).
2 was one too many "at her age". But .. not wanting to waste a drop, while realising she simply couldn't drink two and get down those stairs, we plugged the top of the can with a napkin, wrapped it up stealth mode and propped it securely upright in her handbag. (Hope no one from Hemmys sees that we helped her sneak roadie outa there. Haha.. )
Next day I got a message to let me know that they thoroughly enjoyed their night out AND ..that she didn't spill a drop of beer!
Sooo kiwi !! Lol :D.
Dorothy was an absolute gem of a lady and our heartfelt condolences go out to her hubby Jeremy and their family.
Sarah Orr
Friend
September 27, 2020
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