Dorothy Gladys (McCaffrey) Bryck
November 24, 1929 – September 3, 2022
Our loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great -grandmother “Dot” passed away September 3, 2022.
Dot was born in Keewatin, Ontario Nov 24, 1929 to James McCaffrey (a WW veteran who died in 1942) and Marion Sloan (who died in 1937). She was one of 8 children and received her early education in Keewatin. When her mother died, Dot was in Grade 3; and she, Winnie and Jerry went to the convent in Aurborg, Manitoba. Then she moved to Dryden to live with the Jack Skillen clan. They were a second family to Dot and her siblings and the family are forever grateful.
Dot and Bill married and raised their children Bill, Dan and Susan in Dryden. Family was the center of Dot’s and Bill’s lives – they supported and encouraged their children in their interests. With family friends they loved to fish, curl, and camp. In later years travelling within Canada and to Ireland and Florida were highlights for Dot and Bill. Spending time with grandchildren was a joy for Dot and she loved to hear of their latest antics.
She was predeceased by her husband Bill, her parents, brothers Basil, Jim, Jerry and sisters Lenore, Winnie, Rita and Myrtle.
She is survived by her sons Bill (Kate), Dan (Kathy) and daughter Susan and grandchildren Michael (Ashley) and Kelly (Mike), Kaitlin (Chris) and Adam (Michelle), Christopher (Julia) and Jason (Taylor); great- grandchildren Tyler and Brody Oswald, Landon Bryck, and Louis and Owen Flint. Also surviving is her sister-in-law Grace McCaffrey and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dot’s Catholic faith was a cornerstone of her being and gave her strength and peace. It was truly a life well lived.
A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Alan Campeau officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dot’s name to Princess Court DECO, Cox 75, Dryden,
ON P8N 3B4
Condolences may be posted at www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
