BLAKELY, Doreen W. "Bunny" - November 11th, 2011 (1925 – 2011)

 Doreen W. Blakely “Bunny” of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Rememberence Day at the age of 86 years. Doreen was born and raised around Red Deer on the Burnt Lake Trail on land purchased from the Hudson Bay Company. She was educated in a rural country school and Central School in Red Deer.

As a young lady Doreen moved to Edmonton and found employment and her passion with Air Canada. She truly loved her job as she got to travel and meet new friends around the world. When Doreen retired she became a grandmother with her grandnephews and grandnieces, who she cherished. Doreen loved following current events as well as reading. While living in Red Deer she became active in the community joining the Historical Society of Red Deer and the Retired Pioneers of Air Canada.

Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her nephews Tim (Mary Jo) Blakely of Wizard Lake, Alberta, Patrick Blakely, Shawn Blakely, Robert Blakely and Hank (Karen) Blakely all of Edmonton, Alberta as well as Robert (Geri) Blakely of St. Albert, Alberta. Her memory will also be cherished by her niece Kathleen Blakely of Edmonton, Alberta and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Doreen was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Robert William Blakely and Cecil Auburn Blakely.

A Memorial Celebration of Doreen’s life will be held from the chapel of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Leanne V. Hall officiating. Memorial donations in Doreen's honor may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 4K1. Funeral arrangements are in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040