Dorothy Hassan

Obituary

Passed on

December 29, 1934 – June 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother Dorothy on June 8, 2025 at the age of 90.

Dorothy will be deeply missed by her daughters Suzan (Mark Edwards) and Leyla. She was predeceased by her sister Jean Booth as well as her aunt and uncle Doris and Bob Armstrong.  We are comforted by memories of her love, and knowing she has finally been reunited with her husband Mehmet who accidentally predeceased her 52 years ago.

Dorothy was born in Willenhall, England to George and Annie Booth on December 29, 1934. She lived there into her early twenties, and worked as a telephone operator and secretary.  While travelling in Cyprus, she met the love of her life Mehmet, and they married on August 1, 1960 in Nicosia, Cyprus. As their marriage ceremony was conducted in Turkish, a second service was held in London, England for the benefit of her English-speaking family.  Feeling there were better opportunities in Canada, Mehmet and Dorothy immigrated to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1963 where Dorothy worked in the office of a T.B. clinic.  In 1964 they moved to Teulon, Manitoba where Mehmet set up a veterinary clinic. Dorothy was his right-hand woman and helped out wherever she could.  After the sudden passing of her husband, Dorothy was employed by Canada Post at the Teulon Post Office, and eventually became the Postmistress until her retirement.  Although incredibly busy working and raising her family, she volunteered in the community by serving as the Secretary Treasurer of the Teulon Figure Skating Club and United Church Sunday School.  She was also a member of the United Church Official Board. 

Dorothy took pleasure in the simple things in life.  She liked doing crosswords and reading.  Days were filled with numerous coffee or lunch dates with her many friends.  She loved animals, and a part of every day was dedicated to feeding the birds, deer and rabbits that frequented her yard.  Dorothy cherished all family visits, and celebrations both big and small.

Dorothy’s two daughters were her greatest priority and she devoted her life to raising them.  She was blessed with strength, courage, and selflessness and used these gifts to bring up her girls as a single parent.  This was not a small feat, as there was no family support nearby.  Dorothy was incredibly proud and supportive of Suzan and Leyla.  She was always in attendance at their numerous activities.  Dorothy provided her girls with a beautiful life. 

A private family ceremony honouring Dorothy’s life was held on June 16, 2025 at the Teulon United Church.

For those who wish, donations can be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.

Her family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful staff at the Simkin Centre for their incredible and compassionate care of mom over the past year.

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