Sunday, February 16th, 2025

Dorothy-Anne was born May 15, 1935 in Stayner Ontario.

To talk about Dorothy-Anne is to speak about a woman of many talents and many friends. A private, pragmatic, resourceful person, who enjoyed new ways of thinking and places of leadership to the end of her very full life.

She completed her education at the University of Toronto and taught languages in Collingwood and Stayner. She changed her career to become the Resource Librarian at Centennial United Church. A position she filled until her retirement.

As one of the originators of the Stayner Heritage Society, this gave her an outlet for her natural story telling talents. She loved to listen, as well as learn, about how the past influences the present. She was a keeper of the keys of history and enjoyed remembering people and places that played a role in local life.

Dorothy-Anne found rich delight in a variety of simple things. The first birds of spring, a cardinal on the feeder, as well as a stunning flower poking through in first bloom. Her children and three grandchildren were her comfort and joy.

Her passion was her wish to right the wrongs of the world’s less fortunate; to give a voice to those the world wasn’t hearing.  She was instrumental in using her writing, vocal and organizational skills to make a difference where she could.

The world of baseball, especially the Blue Jays, was a sport she watched with relish. Gardening was her hobby in which her reputation stretched before her. Her longterm association with the Toronto Jazz Society will feel her absence.

Stayner was the centre of her universe. Her church brought her comfort and opportunities for growth.  It was a natural place to use her benevolent leadership skills.

Dorothy-Anne gave as she received, with kindness and equality for all. She died Monday March 7, 2016 after a brief illness.

Predeceased by her mother Dorothy Wheeler, father Goldie Wheeler, and husband Glenn Millsap.

Sadly missed by her sons Andrew Millsap (Jill Ruppert) and Peter Millsap (Diane Knebel), her three grandchildren Cameron, Eleri and Adam (Collingwood), her sister Barbara Elliott (Paul) (Courtenay BC), her brother Ben Wheeler (Audrey) (Winnipeg), sister in law Shirlie Millsap (Angus), plus nieces and nephews.

To sign the online Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com

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