Passed away peacefully at the age of 98 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Doris was a dedicated and loving mother to 11, grandmother to 24, and great-grandmother to 35. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Susan Elliott (Colin), Brian Lowry, Kevin Lowry, daughter-in-law Joan Lowry, Allyn Willard (Mary), Gerald Willard (Dorris), Beryl McDougall (John), Gayle Calhoun (Bob) Shirley Rushton (Brian), and Stuart Willard (Monique), along with numerous other family members and friends. She was predeceased by her loving husbands, Irving E. Willard (1996) and James W. Lowry (1970); sons Robert J. Lowry (2009) and Geoffrey Willard (2014); grandson Aaron C. Elliott (2010); her parents Wilfred and Jessie Robinson; brother W. Frank (2010) and sister-in-law Frances Robinson (2020). In addition to her family, Doris dedicated many hours of service to the United Church Women, Sunday School, Junior farmers’ and Women’s Institute in her younger years. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family ceremony and interment will take place when family can come together again. Special thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph. If desired, memorial contributions to CNIB or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Gilchrist Chapel – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family.
