Obituary of Dorothy Marie Rhodenizer

Dorothy Marie Rhodenizer (Keeping) On February 27, 2010 Dorothy Marie Rhodenizer (Keeping) surrounded by her loving family entered peacefully into eternal rest. Dorothy (Dot) was born in Halifax Nova Scotia August 1, 1924 the eldest daughter to Albert and Hazel Keeping (Dicks). Dorothy spent her early years in Indian Harbor and Halifax working at Simpson Sears and selling Avon where she met and married life long partner of 61 years Bruce Alden Rhodenizer. They settled in Rockingham, but only for a short time. After 13 years Dorothy and Bruce moved to Farmington, Lunenburg County in 1960 where they would spend 48 years. Dorothy was an avid gardener and she tried her hand at most anything. Dorothy loved sewing, knitting, cross stitching, square dancing, cake decorating and flower arranging just to name a few. Dorothy was at home in the kitchen, she loved to cook and for a crowd. “The more the merrier”. As long as Dorothy’s hands were busy she was happy. Dorothy was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Dorothy is survived by her son Byron Rhodenizer (Kay) Lower Sackville, 4 grandchildren; Leanne (Noell), Bruce, Robbie, Glenna, 4 great grandchildren; Matthew, Shane, Renee and baby Grace, Sisters; Phyllis and Jean. Brother; David. Many nieces and nephews. Besides both of her parents Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Bruce of 61 years, her son Glenn Dillon, infant sister Virginia, infant brother Raymond, sister; Marion and brothers; Arnold and Clyde. Visitation will be Tuesday March 2, 2010 7pm to 9pm Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Service will be held March 3, 2010 at 2pm at Sweeny’s Funeral Home. Burial immediately following the service in William Black Cemetery, Glen Margaret. Family flowers only, please. Memorial donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Windsor Elms Long Term Care Facility, Windsor Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com. The family would like to extend their thanks to Earlen and Janet Eisener for their assistance over the years in particular the last few years while Dorothy was at home. Your visits with her and patience cannot be overstated you are great friends and were a wonderful support to Dorothy and family. Heart felt thanks to the outstanding staff of Main Heart Windsor Elms for their kind and loving care of Dorothy these last 14 months. Your love and compassion for her in her final days was a true comfort to her and her family. You will forever be remembered.