Dorothy Jellicoe
Passed away peacefully at Brightshores Wiarton Hospital on Saturday July 12, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Toronto on January 7, 1930, Dorothy Jellicoe (nee Charlton) of Owen Sound was in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Jellicoe for 70 years. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was known for her kindness, warmth, humour, and her unwavering love for her family. She was very devoted to St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Owen Sound. She was an elder in the church, a choir member for many years, and enjoyed quilting with the ladies on Wednesdays. She was predeceased by her husband John, eldest son David, brother William (Bud) Charlton, and sister Phyllis Moon. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Nancy of Clifford, sons Scott (Laurie) of Wasaga Beach, Ken (Sandy) of Kitchener and Tom (Stephanie) of Oliphant and her daughter Kathryn Wenham (Mark) of St. Catharines. Also survived by her grandchildren Chris (Lanny), Terry, Eric, Crystal (Mike), Sean (Anna), Rob (Meghan), Deanna, James, Ryan (Meagan) and Meaghan (Jordon); great grandchildren Piper, Danger, Hailey, Christian, Alicia, Angel, Jade, Raeyna, Emily, Katherine, James, Josh, Kamryn, Charlotte and Daphne.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents at the Owen Sound Gardens Retirement Home for their kindness and friendship shown towards Dorothy for the last 2 ½ years. She really enjoyed living there and participating in the many activities provided by the staff. We would also like to thank the doctors and nursing staff of the Brightshores hospitals in Owen Sound and Wiarton for their unwavering compassion and care shown towards her over the last 3 months.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Owen Sound on Saturday October 18, 2025. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the church in her memory. Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services, greybrucecremation.com.