Monday, March 11, 2019
I just learned of Dorothy’s passing and am heartbroken. We met when I moved to New Glasgow in 1998 for a job a CKEC. It had been arranged that I would stay at Wynward Inn until I found an apartment. However, an unexpected surgery for appendicitis forced me to stay longer. What a blessing in disguise! She was so welcoming to me, immersing me in her family and helping me to become acquainted with the area. Even once I had found a permanent place to live, we stayed in touch with weekly visits, and she continued helping me to ‘settle in’. It wasn’t long before I dubbed her my ‘East Coast Mom’, a title that she willingly accepted. From regular get togethers on a Saturday night at the inn with another one of her guests who was new to the area to a Christmas dinner invitation, we remained very close until I moved to another part of the Maritimes for another radio job a few years later. Sadly, life did it’s thing and we drifted apart. A move to Ontario followed by marriage and kids happened, and we lost touch about a decade or so ago. I did attempt to connect with her a number of times, but either didn’t know her whereabouts following the sale of the inn or never seemed to have to right phone number. I am so saddened that we never got to connect again. Deepest condolences to her family (hopefully, some of you remember me). She will always have a place in my heart, and will always be my East Coast Mom. Jamie
