Doris Matthews (nee Whatley) of Wimborne, AB passed away at the Innisfail Rosefield Centre on Dec. 23, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Doris was born in Innisfail but raised on the family farm in Wimborne. She pursued a degree in nursing and was a registered nurse in Kitchener, Ontario for 15 years before deciding to move back to the Wimborne area.
She will be lovingly remembered by her companion Gilles Allard; daughter Carole Best; son Terry Matthews; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her siblings Robert, Charlie (Shirley), Dave, Gordie, Vern, Carol, Dianne (Dwayne), Sharon (Brian), Albert (Beverley) and Linda. She was predeceased by her parents; brother Jack and sister Olive.
A memorial service will be held at the Wimborne Community Hall on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 1:00pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Innisfail Rosefield Centre. (5023 42nd Street, Innisfail, AB T4G 1A9). Heartland Funeral Services, Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com.