Dorothy Lillian Cowie

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Dorothy Lillian COWIE (née Hicks). Known to most as Dot, our mother, gramma and great gramma passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026 in Weston, Ontario. Dot is survived by her son William (Bill), and wife Barbara, daughter Janice and husband Phil, and son Robert and Theresa.

Dot was also blessed with six granddaughters and one grandson: Celine (Bryan), Deanne (Rick), Janine (Doug), Denise, Ashlea (James), Leslie (Brendan), and Patrick (Bria). Loving great grandma to Brynn, Billy, Cole, Brayden, Hudson, Harper and Jack. Dot is also survived by her brother Raymond Hicks. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on March 4, 1928, Dot is predeceased by her husband of 77 years, Bill Cowie, and sisters Joanie, Ruth and Margaret (Muggs), and brother Allan.

Our ma, our gramma, our nana is already deeply missed by all who knew her. She will be remembered for her love of dancing, sense of humour, energy and tremendously generous spirit. A bright light that always had a smile on her face, she always had time to sit down and chat over a pot of tea and a treat. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Queen’s Estate Memory Care Facility for their care and support for Dot these past few years. May she rest in peace.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 17th at 12 noon and the funeral will be held at 1 p.m. at Weston Chapel - Wards Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd., Weston, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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