Obituary of Dorothy Agnes Bishop

March 7, 1928 – Calgary, Alberta

October 24, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Dorothy Agnes Bishop of Calgary, AB, born March 7, 1928, lived a full and joyful 96 years, passing away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Ernie, her son Rick, her brother Walt and sister-in-law Wilma; and her brother-in-law Ken and his wife Maxine. Dorothy’s memory and legacy live on through her son Glen and his wife Sue, as well as her three beloved grandchildren, Brittany and her husband Travis, Alex, and Victoria; as well as Sue’s family, who will miss her greatly.

Dorothy had a love for Scottish country dancing. She generously gave her time by volunteering to read with school children and shared a special weekly tradition of picking her grandchildren up for lunch every Wednesday. An avid traveller, Dorothy especially cherished trips to England to visit family, as well as cruises and sunny stays in Hawaii. After losing Ernie, Dorothy found enduring friendship and support among her friends at Sierra’s West, who remained close to her heart.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca, or the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary, 201, 7220 Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 0X7 telephone: (888) 380-9493, www.rookconnect.com/donate-aafs/.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Dorothy’s family here. 

In living memory of Dorothy Bishop, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.