Obituary of Doreen Bagshaw
IVY “DOREEN” BAGSHAW
April 14, 1931 – April 7, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Doreen on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Victoria Hospital in London. Doreen (nee Wakelin), beloved wife of the late Gordon Ray Bagshaw (2000). Much loved mother of Eleanor Hardman (late Kevin Hardman), Carl Bagshaw (Debra), and Anne MacDonald (Ken). Cherished grandmother of Allison Hardman, Joanne Rowles (Chris), Mark MacDonald (Chantelle), and Paul MacDonald (Karen). Great grandmother of Nathaniel, Nicholas, Olivia, Luke, Finley and Duncan. Predeceased by her parents Norman and May Wakelin, her sisters Muriel Budd, Norma Campbell, Dorothy Corner and her infant brother Arthur. Doreen will be missed by her nieces and nephews and many friends.
Doreen grew up in Cannington, Ontario on a fox farm. As the youngest of four sisters, she was always considered the baby. She finished high school and worked in Toronto for a number of years for Bell Canada. One evening she met the love of her life at a dance near Port Bolster. Marriage followed and life as a farm housewife began. After raising three children she spent many years volunteering at the Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary. Doreen was also very active in the Vroomanton and Sunderland United Church UCW. Doreen was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, and the sport of curling. Special thanks to the Chartwell Riverside and Victoria Hospital for their excellent care.
The family of Doreen Bagshaw will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Saturday, April 12th from 2 – 3 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Interment Bagshaw Cemetery later in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Andrews United Church in Sunderland or the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com