Passed away peacefully at Palmerston Hospital on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 93 years of age. Beloved wife for 66 years of the late Paddy Rundle (2020). Loving mother of Mark Rundle of Palmerston, Vicki and Dan LePage of Scarsdale, New York and Shelley and Brian James of Georgetown. A beloved grandmother of Alex Rundle, Maddi Rundle and Justin Siek, Evan and Hayley Rundle, Abby LePage and Brian Reissaus, Zoë LePage, Matt and Amanda McCann, and Mallory and Josh Hoffman. Great grandmother of Evelyn, Ethan, Amelia, Hattie, Olive, Mya and Emily. Sister-in-law of Bob Rundle and friend Velma Bramhill and Kay Rundle. Predeceased by a baby girl in infancy, parents Robert and Edith Pateman, sister Phylis Pateman and brothers-in-law John and Bill Rundle, sister-in-law Pat Demmerling and brother-in-law Earl Demmerling as well as her sister-in-law Ardythe Rundle. Dorothy was a remarkable woman. She did so much, and she did so much well. She was passionate about bridge, horseback riding, curling and all her various volunteer activities; Canadian Cancer Society (50 years of service), The Palmerston Hospital Auxiliary, St. Paul’s Anglican Church Altar Guild and was a member of the church choir for many years. Family was extremely important to Dorothy and Paddy, not only their own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren but their parents, brothers, sisters and their many nieces and nephews. Grandma, Nana, GG, Aunt, Dorothy was beloved and held in high esteem by all. Dorothy first came to Palmerston 78 years ago when she was in high school. She loved school and was a high achieving and well-liked student. After graduation, her part time job at Jennings Store on Main Street became her full-time career. Jennings Store sold custom made suits and fine clothing. Dorothy learned the trade and was well respected in town. Mr. Jennings was a fine gentleman and was an important mentor to Dorothy. When Paddy and Dorothy were married, Dorothy’s career moved east on Main Street to the Rundle Feed Mill where she worked side by side with Paddy for many years. Paddy was an ambitious man, and Dorothy was right there beside him helping him achieve his dreams. One of their biggest undertakings beyond the business was the building of the island cottage up in Red Bay. Dorothy was instrumental in taking that piece of land and turning it into “Another World” where they spent many, many happy years with family and friends. The island was accessible only by barge, boat or walking across the ice in winter. There are some hair-raising tales of their crossings to the island in all kinds of weather that although frightening to hear had them always landing on their feet. Paddy and Dorothy’s yearly trip to Barbados became one of the great pleasures of their lives. They made friends from around the world. After 30 years as fixtures in their chairs on Dover Beach their absence has been felt. It is wonderful to think that she and Paddy are back together holding hands on the beach. It is hard to talk about Dorothy without mentioning her smile, her warmth, her generosity, the joy she brought others and just how loved she was by so many people. Dorothy led an exemplary life of service to others and her community. The family would like to thank Royal Terrace staff for the warm and loving personal care they took of Dorothy over the last few years. Paddy and Dorothy were long time supporters of Palmerston Hospital and the family appreciates the care provided to Dorothy. Also thank you to Dr. Phil Deacon for his personal attention and kindness to Dorothy. To honour Dorothy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held in early May. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Palmerston Lions Club, St Paul’s Anglican Church, the Palmerston Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston.
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