In memory of

Doreen Beatrice Capstick

November 20, 1932 - November 3, 2019

Doreen Beatrice Capstick

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our ever loving mother, Doreen Capstick
(nee Birnie) on November 3, 2019. She will be greatly missed by her children Sean ( Deanne), Adam (Carol),
and Twila ( Marty), her grandchildren Evan, Riley, Ben and Chase, her brothers Victor (Sylvia) and Stuart (Irene), nieces, nephews and loving extended family. She was predeceased by her husband Frank.
Born in England in 1932, she came to Canada in the 50's as a newlywed for a two year secondment and made Canada her home. After her husbands passing, she devoted herself to raising her three young children, sacrificing her personal life. to make ends meet, she was forced to return to work and become an administrator with the City of Etobicoke. Her kind and caring nature continued to shine during these tough years. Her resilience was truly admirable.
Her retirement allowed her to enjoy travel and take some much-deserved time to herself. Her greatest joy then became being a doting Nana to her 4 loved grandchildren.
Doreen was an avid reader and lifelong Jeopardy fan. She loved her local library book club and her sorority Beta Sigma Phi. In her memory in lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Toronto Public Library Foundation https://tplfoundation.ca/donate/

Guestbook

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Peggy HOLMES (Friend)

Entered November 7, 2019 from Bath

Twila and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and love are with you at this very difficult time.
Peggy, Steve, and Emily Holmea

Gianni Maiorano (Colleague)

Entered November 7, 2019 from Toronto

My deepest and heartfelt sympathies

Victor and Sylvia Birnie (Brother and Sister in Law)

Entered November 7, 2019 from Cleeve Prior, Evesham.WR11 8JZ United Kingdom

Although we lived many miles apart we kept in regular touch even though
visits became difficult in the last few years as we all inevitably aged.

Doreen was always bright and cheerful whenever we talked and was everything one would wish for a loving Sister. . She will be sadly missed.

Chris Birnie (Nephew)

Entered November 7, 2019 from Bristol, England

Wonderful words for beautiful lady.
I’ll never forget the simple but very important Life Lesson you taught me and many others. Not only did you share it, you were a shining example of it.
RIP Doreen xx

“It’s nice to be nice”

Marlene Westlake (One of the library ladies and good friend.)

Entered November 7, 2019

Any one who knew Doreen always enjoyed her company. She was always so caring. She will be greatly missed by me . I am sure the family realize what a lovely lady she was. Marlene Westlake

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