Dorothy Victoria Webber1
#676, (c 1926 - 1999)
| Charts | 5 Generations of Descendants of Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847) |
Family | Hugh Charles Bonnycastle (1917 - 1975) |
| Children |
Life Events | |
| Birth | Dorothy Victoria Webber was born circa 1926.2 |
| Marriage | She married Hugh Charles Bonnycastle in 1952 in Vancouver, British Columbia.1,3 |
| Newspaper | Published 14 May 1952 in the Vancouver Sun. Bride Wears Pink Brocade Wedding Gown A Candlelight service, performed against a background of white flowers, united in marriage Dorothy Victoria Webber and Hugh Charles Bonnycastle.Rev J Whinfield Robinson officiated in St Helen's Anglican Church for the daughter of Mr and Mrs A V Webber and the son of Mr and Mrs G F Bonnycastle. The bride's ballerina-length frock in pink satin brocade was topped by a bolero jacket and worn with a matching chapel veil held by a wreath of tiny pink flowers on a pink brocade bandeau. Pale pink carnations and white iris formed the bridal bouquet. Miss Nancy Wallace, bridesmaid, was in imported French satin brocade in teal blue, with design in white to match her white hat of French satin trimmed with baby orchids. She carried pink roses and white iris. Bill McGillivray wa best man and Alan McLeod and Harold Read were ushers. Mr Read also proposed the toast to the bride at the reception held afterwards at the home of the bride's parents. Soloist at the ceremony was the groom's niece, Miss Barbara Rickson. Mr and Mrs Bonnycastle will spend their honeymoon in Seattle.3 |
| (Informant) Death | Dorothy Victoria Bonnycastle registered the 1975 death of Hugh Charles Bonnycastle.1 |
| (Mentioned) Obituary | She was mentioned in Hugh Charles Bonnycastle's 1975 obituary as wife Dorothy.4 |
| Death | Dorothy died on 2 Aug 1999 in British Columbia.2 |
| Obituary | Her obituary was published on 7 Aug 1999 in the The Vancouver Sun. BONNYCASTLE - Dorothy, passed away peacefully with Lynn at her side on August 2,1999 at the age of 73. Lovingly remembered by her sons Michael and Brian, daughter Lynn (Alan) Whitlam and granddaughter Christi. Predeceased by her husband Hugh. A special thanks to the staff at Buchanan Lodge for their kindness and support. Her zest for life and her love of family, friends and her canine pals sparkled in her smile and will remain in our hearts always. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 10,1999 at 12:00 noon at the Boal Chapel, First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to the Alzheimer's Society or the S.P.C.A. "Mom, may your soul be at peace and your laughter flowing freely with those whom you now travel."2 |
| Last Edited | 27 Sep 2011 |
Citations
- Death certificate of Hugh Charles Bonnycastle, died 30 May 1975, registered 30 May 1975 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #75-09-009021.
- Obituary of Dorothy Bonnycastle in The Vancouver Sun, 7 August 1999. transcribed by a volunteer from the BC Rootsweb list.
- The Vancouver Sun, Wedding of Hugh Charles Bonnycastle & Dorothy Victoria Webber, 14 May 1952. Image viewed at Google news archives.
- Obituary of Hugh Charles Bonnycastle in Vancouver Sun, 3 June 1975.