Obituary of Doreen Dorothy Dinardo

MARCH 13, 1965 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen, (Dory). She was predeceased by her grandparents, Herb and Margaret Fox, George and Louise Desjarlais, Rose Nabis and Bill and Isabel Pratt; parents, Gerald Ambrose Fox Sr. and Doreen Dorothy Fox (Pratt);  companions in life, Danny Thomas Dinardo and Alwyn Crowe (Henry); uncle Freddie Fox; aunts, Gloria Kaiswatum, Bertha Fox and Sarah Pratt; brothers, Gerald Ambrose Fox (Diddy), Fredrick John Fox (Fred) and Brian Gregory Fox; sister-in-law Cornelia Fox (Keys); brother-in-law Danny DiPaolo; nephews,  Kelly-Jo Toto and Darwin Kelly Cappo (Kelly);  nieces,  Leah Elizabeth Fox and Jerri Doreen Fox; cousin Greg Fox; grandson James Jr. Kahnapace-Fox and stepson Tristan Panipekeesick.

Dory leaves to mourn her partner Doug Panipekeesick; her children, Prairie (Darrell), Daniyel, Nicholas and David; grandchildren, Abagail, Gabriel, Michael, Cameron and Elijah; uncle Joe Kaiswatum (Ann); brother Mark Fox (Pam); sisters, Bevann, Lana, Janice (Larry), Roma, Audrey (Jude), Velda (Tim), Crystal and Lisa (Klyne); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and their children, who all shared a special bond with their Auntie and Kokum Dory.

She was everyone’s favourite Kokum and loved caring for the children in her family, she was nurturing and soft spoken. Dory had an infectious laugh and radiant smile, she was always laughing, being cheeky and teasing. She loved to visit, especially on the phone with Janice and Lana. Dory spent a lot of time with her daughter Prairie and her children. They would travel, go to the movies in the park and share the holidays together. She shared a special bond with each of her grandchildren especially Mikey. Whenever she was around, she was all he wanted. Mikey would sleep with her and wait on her hand and foot, they loved to drink Coca-Cola and eat mars and Reese’s cups together while watching movies and cuddling.

Dory and her oldest granddaughter would share clothes and Dory would tell her "we will share this” with a smile when she found something of Abby’s she especially liked. Gabe was very protective of his Kokum and loved to cuddle with her and never let her overwork herself.  

Wake will be held at the Piapot First Nation Band Hall, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the same location on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Murry Ironchild (Jumbo) and Pastor Bernard Jack (Hoss) officiating. Interment in Fox Family Cemetery, Piapot First Nation.  Traditional Feast to follow.  The family respectfully requests for the Wake and Funeral to be a smoke and scent free environment.