In memory of

Molly Young (nee Doran) Pelton

November 11, 1931 -  May 29, 2017

Passed away peacefully in her 86th year at Sunnybrook Hospital after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Devoted and beloved wife of Dr. David Austin Pelton for 64 years. Predeceased by her brother Dr. Terence Doran (Barbara Sagar Doran), and parents M. Audrey Young Doran and F. William Doran, and in-laws Dr. Stanley and Pauline Lang. Sadly missed by her four loving children, daughters Janice Anne (Nick Vanderknokke) and Martha Pauline (Rob Campbell) and sons Mark David (Marlene Poitras Pelton) and Paul Andrew (Kristen Campbell). Adoring grandmother to Adrienne, Tara, Erin, Megan, Mackenzie, Haley, Michael, Kennedy and Paige. She will be missed by her many cousins. Molly enjoyed a fulfilling career in Occupational Therapy at The Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto Rehabilitation Centre. Her favourite places were the family cottage on Twelve Mile Bay & Fifeshire Farm (Northhumberland). She had a deep love of volunteering, the arts and nature. She enjoyed many friends from her years at Branksome Hall, University of Toronto Occupational Therapy, HSC, The Garden Club of Toronto, The Herb Society, Gibson House, Caledon Ski Club and Toronto Guild of Spinners & Weavers. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 2 at 11 a.m. in Bayview United Church (Formerly Oriole York Mills United Church) followed by a reception and 3 p.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Molly’s family would like to thank the talented and caring staff, including Dr’s Cheng and Ung, at Odette Cancer Centre and Sunnybrook Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bayview United Church and Canadian Cancer Society.

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Marilyn Beaton & Andy Banaszak (Family friends)

Entered May 31, 2017 from Collingwood, Ont

It was a privilege to have known Molly. Such a loving, happy, and giving person.
We have many happy memories of times at the cottage, the farm and in Toronto.
We'll miss you Molly, may you now rest in peace.

Karen,David, Adam and Sophie Peaston (Friends of Martha, Robert, Adrienne, Tara, Megan, Janice and Nick.)

Entered May 31, 2017 from Sydney, Australia

What an amazing woman you are having to say goodby to. We feel very sad indeed for your loss. We have heard much about the wonderful Molly Peyton and believe her terrific legacy will underpin your family forever. You are a loving and caring and beautifully connected clan. Molly would obviously be enormously proud of you all and she can rest knowing you will continue to look after each other as she would entreat. We send love to you all and we'll raise a glass here to Molly on Friday. The Peastons

Tanya Pimenoff (Branksome Hall)

Entered June 1, 2017 from Toronto

I was very sorry to read about Molly's passing. She was, indeed, a lovely alumna and I remember her well as a reunion rep for her class some years ago. On behalf of the Branksome Hall Alumnae Association, I wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Molly's family as you cope during these difficult days.

James & Gail Cocker (Friends of Martha & Janice)

Entered June 1, 2017 from Mulmur, Ontario

Our deep condolences to the Pelton family for the loss of your beloved, Molly. She and I were kindred spirits with our love of gardening, and I am so happy to have some of her, (maybe originally her Mother's?), irises and peonies. They are a wonderful memory of Molly. James & I wish that your many happy memories of your Mom sustain you during this difficult time. With sympathy, James & Gail

Mary Ruth ('Ginger' Crossin) Tafel (school chum -Branksome Hall School)

Entered June 1, 2017 from Toronto

Molly and I were high school friends, in fact I think we were in public school too.
My life took me away from Toronto for few years, but we caught up at the reunion dinners at BHS.
I have pictures that I treasure of "the girls" from the forties. I will miss her.

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