Dorothy Mary McNaughton
November 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dorothy Mary McNaughton
Peacefully at Southbridge London Long-Term Care Home, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in her 108th year.
Beloved wife of the late Hector (Hec) J. McNaughton (2000). Survived by son James McNaughton Lee (Mary Ann) of London, daughter Lynn Anne Kennedy (John) of Sechelt, B.C. Loving Grandma of Karen and Catherine McNaughton of London, Matthew Kennedy, and Shannon (Dalton) Cragg of Sechelt, B.C. Great-grandmother to Carly and Brody Kennedy, Mason and Reece Cragg of Sechelt, B.C. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Florence and Ernest Brown, and by her two brothers, Lyle and John Brown, both of Chatham, Ontario.
As per Dorothy’s wishes, the family held a private funeral. Dorothy was interred in the family plot at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London.
The family encourages anyone wishing to make a donation in Dorothy’s memory to consider The Salvation Army.
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Ron and I and Robert Steele admired Dorothy so much. She was always so welcoming, knowledgeable and upbeat. We shared many memories of life and times in Chatham and newer memories in London. She was a remarkable woman.
To Dorothy’s Family – Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Dorothy. She was such a lovely person! My husband, Bill, and I often drove her to and from events at Riverside Church. Do know my caring thoughts are with you. Peace . . . Norma Clare
We celebrate the life of our beloved great Aunt Dot, who amazed us with a very full life of 107 years. We admire that she never stopped embracing life with friendship, humility, and humor. Aunt Dot’s laugh was warm, her company comforting, and her quiet kindness was felt by everyone who knew her. May her light continue to shine in our hearts. Sending love to our family.
Christmas 1953: Dorothy is on the right cuddling her son, Lee. They are sitting beside Dorothy’s sister-in-law, Helen, who is holding her son, Dorothy’s nephew, Jim.
Enjoying visiting Dorthy at Southridge. Always had so many things to say it was a blessing to be able to visit her. My deepest sympathy to family
I consider it a great privilege to be Dorothy’s friend and her to be mine, I learned so much from her. She was very kind and loving she came into my life when I needed her most I will never forget you, my friend I love you with all of my heart. Ox
I did not have the pleasure of meeting this beautiful lady. However, through Maria, I came to understand and admire her essence. Safe travels, Dorothy.
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A donation has been made to Salvation Army. Message from the donator: In memory of a beautiful soul who was always full of love and kindness . We send our deepest sympathies to Lee and Lynn and their families. May all the memories of your Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma, throughout her long and incredible life, give you comfort in the days ahead. With much love from the McLean & Goetz families.
~ Donna McLean