Dorothy Rankin - Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral & Chapel

Dorothy Rankin, of Hepworth, at Lee Manor, Owen Sound on Wednesday March 4, 2026. Dorothy Jean Rankin (nee Buckby) at the age of 94 years. Dear wife of almost 50 years to the late Lloyd Rankin (2007). Cherished mother to Brian and his partner Marsha Thomas, of Mar, Julie and her husband Randy Atchison, of Hepworth, and the late Janice (2000) and her husband Bill Kreutzweiser, of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Mark, Chris, Kevin, Jennifer, and Braden; and four great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her special friend, Harry Hendry. Dorothy’s parents immigrated from England and she grew up on their market garden farm in Port Elgin. She pursued a career in nursing and graduated from Toronto East General. Dorothy enjoyed serving the community as a registered nurse at the Wiarton Hospital for 25 years. For 50 years she shared a life with her husband raising three children in Wiarton, cottaging in Oliphant, vacationing in Florida, and retiring to the farm outside of Hepworth. She enjoyed travel, hosting her bridge club ladies, watching the Blue Jays, and visiting with grandchildren. Dorothy survived a major stroke in 2016 and was able to stay in her home for 8 more years with the support of her special companion, Harry. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all. Family wish to thank the home care PSWs, and the staff of Lee Manor for the wonderful care given to Dorothy. Family invite friends to call for visitation at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341 on Monday March 9, 2026 from 2 to 4 PM. Spring interment in Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cancer Research Society would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

Condolences(9)

Lori Shipley says
March 6, 2026 at 7:23 pm

Sending my sincere condolences to the Rankin family. She was always a joy to be around.
Amanda says
March 6, 2026 at 8:18 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing..I enjoyed doing puzzles with her and will miss our chats ❤️
Helen Manery says
March 7, 2026 at 4:16 pm

Dear family,
Sending my deepest condolences on the passing of Dorothy. I have many fond memories of playing bridge with Dorothy in Wiarton. She was always so nice and friendly. I really enjoyed my visits with her.
MARY LOU MURRELL says
March 8, 2026 at 4:43 pm

I am so sorry to know of Dorothy’s death. I have missed having such good times playing Bridge and going “South” with her. My condolences to the family and to Harry.
Mary Lou Murrell
Janice Cameron says
March 8, 2026 at 8:26 pm

Sympathies to the family on the passing of Dorothy
Mary Lee, Norm Walker and Family; says
March 9, 2026 at 10:56 am

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL;
Ken&Eliza Knight says
March 9, 2026 at 12:27 pm

Our deepest condolences to Dorothy’s family. She was a very nice lady.
Shelley Hendry says
March 9, 2026 at 5:43 pm

Sorry about Dorothys passing. I enjoyed coming to the house for doing care for her and having some vists at Lee Manor.

Shelley
Leigh and Barry Vincent says
March 10, 2026 at 4:45 pm

Dear Julie, Randy, Braden and family,

Please accept our sincere condolences with Dorothy’s passing. Dorothy was my labour and delivery nurse when our daughter Andrea was born in Wiarton and we often saw saw her on trips to the Wiarton Hospital. She was always very kind and caring. We hope your many beautiful family memories help to sustain you all at this sad time. You are all in our thoughts and hearts.

Leigh and Barry Vincent and family

Dorothy Rankin March 4, 2026

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