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COLEBROOK, Dorothy Alice Roberta (Hoggard) of White Rock, BC, passed on quietly Oct 25, 2013 at 98 years of age. She is survived by her loving daughter Janice Johnstone, grandsons Hugh Johnstone and Arthur Chocholacek, sister Betty Purcell, nephew Gordon Purcell (Marion) and numerous cousins, nieces & nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Leslie Colebrook, her grandson Leslie Johnstone, and her brothers Gordon and Wilfred Hoggard. Dorothy was born and raised in Banff, AB and attended Radiological Technology school, graduating as an X-Ray Technician. She worked in Edmonton, Kemano, Vancouver and Cardston as an X-Ray and Lab Tech, and later as a foster parent. Dorothy retired to White Rock and became active in art & art lessons, yoga, aerobics, line dancing, the Kent Street Choir and was active in the Eastern Star. Dorothy loved animals of all species and was an avid supporter of animal rescue organizations. Active and independant until her passing, she will be missed by all that knew her. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 3rd, at 2 pm, in the Activity Center at Breakaway Bays. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any local animal rescue organization, if desired.