DOREEN DUNLOP

Doreen Dunlop was the beloved matriarch of her family. Living on Paugh Lake just outside Barry’s Bay since 1988, Doreen was a vibrant and active member of her community. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

As a dedicated volunteer with various charities and community initiatives, she instilled her love of philanthropy in her children, including daughter Cheryl Reid who is now the Board Chair of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. 

Doreen was always grateful to have a hospital close to home. When she decided on hospice for her final days, she and the family were welcomed into the home-like environment.  

“Mom’s experience at both the hospital and then hospice was filled with very dedicated staff and incredible care. She felt at peace in what she considered her home hospital,” Cheryl said. 

Doreen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 9, 2025. It was important to Cheryl and the family to designate In Memoriam donations to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation for local healthcare needs. 

“The level of compassion and dignity the staff showed her was the compelling reason for designating In Memoriam donations.  Having these incredible healthcare resources available were so important to what she felt as a legacy to her years of community service,” Cheryl said. “The level of response to her request for donations to the foundation is a testament to Doreen’s importance as a pillar of the community.”