Garrett, Dorine

March 24, 1931 ~ August 01, 2024

GARRETT, Velma, “Dorine” – Age 93 of Petrolia, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Garrett. Loving mother of William Ronald Garrett (Coralie). Cherished grandmother of Josiah, Katie (Ali), Rachel, and Jodi. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Burt and Nellie Warwick, her son James Frederick Garrett “Jim” and sister in laws Edith Waters, Ethel Garrett and Jean McIsaac. Dorine was a registered nurse for many years at Bluewater Health C.E.E Petrolia, and she was a member of the Petrolia Anglican Bell Ringers Choir. A sincere thank-you to the staff at Albany Retirement Home and Lambton Meadowview Villa for your compassionate care.

Funeral Details
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Brigden on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6 pm to 8 pm. A Private Funeral service will be held on a later date.

Donations
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Christ Anglican Church, Petrolia or Sarnia and District Humane Society (sarniahumanesociety.com).

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  1. To the Garrett family,
    We have lost a lovely person and a great charge nurse. She looked after her “chicks” well. Lots of good memories of working on 2nd floor.

  2. Dear Bill and family,
    So sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences & hugs at this sad time
    Gail

  3. Bill and Coralie and family, sending our deepest sympathy. Doreen was such a beautiful, kind lady. She was a great neighbour and I loved working with her at CEE.

  4. Bill, Coralee, Katie, Rachel & Jodi,
    Please accept my deepest condolences as you mourn the loss of your Dear Mom and Grandma. I know how much she meant to you all. She adored each one! Dorine will be missed as well as all of you at LMV..♥️

  5. So sorry for the loss of your Mom Bill, miss having a visit with her.You kids have had a lot going on lately. so sorry
    Donna & Tiny Hoskin

  6. Bill, we’re so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with You, Coralie, and your entire family.
    Tim & Heather

  7. Bill, Coralie and family Thinking of you at this difficult time, My Condolences, Darlene Kirwan.

  8. Condolences to the Garrett family,I worked with Dorine for awhile at CEE.She was fun to work with and a good nurse.Cherish your memories. Nancy Hibbert

  9. She was small but mighty. Loving, compassionate and fiesty. She took me under her wing as when needed but balanced that with wisdom to give freedom. Her ability to care unconditionally knew no bounds.
    Love you Aunt Dorine

  10. My condolences to the Garett family. I enjoyed working with Dorine at CEE hospital .She was a special lady.

  11. My condolences to Bill and Coralie and families thinking of you all at this difficult time. Dorine had a great love for her family she always looked forward to spending time with you all she always look forward for Bill’s visit at 4:00 and you never disappointed her you were always on time.She will be missed by staff and residents RIP Dorine

  12. Bill, Coralie and family, so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to everyone! Hugs Gail & Randy

  13. So sorry to hear of Dorine’s passing. She was always so nice when I worked with her at CEE hospital 2nd floor. My deepest sympathy to Bill, Coralie and Family.

  14. Sorry to hear about Bill’s mother but what a life 93 years. Cherish the memories. God bless you all. Marie

  15. Bill,Coralie and Family
    Sending you our deepest condolences. Hugs and love to you all.
    Becky& Ron Boere

  16. So sorry to read the passing of Dorine.
    Sincere condolences to her family, let the cherished memories help with the days ahead. R.I.P Dorine.
    Dave and Cindy Vandemberghe

  17. My deepest sympathy to the Garret Family .She was a special lady and she will be missed. I have many fond memories of playing in the hand bell choir with her . What a talented lady she was !!
    Helen Gilfoyle

  18. Bill, Coralie and family
    Sorry to hear of Dorine passing she was a wonderful person and nurse. Hugs to all of you.
    Claude & Janice

  19. Thinking of all the Garrett Families , I got to know Dorine while she attended our Day Program a few years back . Dorine was suck a sweetheart and loved to chat with everyone . Dorine will be glad to meet Jim with open arms a great son of hers . She will definitely be missed ! Hugs all Love Maureen Bailey xoxo

  20. Bill, Coralie, and family,
    So sorry to read about the passing of your mother/mother-in-law/grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May pleasant memories bring you peace.
    Michael and Cathy

  21. Bill, Coralie and family, we are so sorry to hear of Dorine’s passing. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. John and Mary Anne.