Doris Rose (Hancock) Holland

Doris Rose (Hancock) Holland passed away in Headwaters Health Centre in Orangeville, Ontario on June 9, 2010 in her 71st year. Born to Robert “Bob” and Evelyn (Leary) Hancock, Wolfville, Doris graduated from Wolfville High School and then served with the RCAF in Europe. After leaving the Air Force, Doris made her home in Toronto and worked for the Government of Ontario until her retirement. Doris leaves behind husband, Edward Allain; cherished daughter, Robyn and son-in-law, Carl Robinson, Shelburne Ontario. Also survived by brother, Jim (Dot) Hancock, Wolfville; nephews, Dale (Misty) Hancock, Coldbrook and Glenn (Sherri) Hancock, Brooklyn, Ontario; brother-in-law S.A. “Sam” Milne, New Minas; nieces, Judy Milne, Dartmouth; Marilyn “Mimi” and Martin Dodge, New Minas; Faye (Terry) Swanburg, Cambridge, Ontario; nephew, Doug (Sharon) Milne, Canada Creek, Kings County. Doris was predeceased by her parents and sister, Ruby (Hancock) Milne. A memorial service was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Shelburne, Ontario. A graveside service and interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 in the Willowbank Cemetery, Gaspereau Avenue, Wolfville. A reception and meet and greet will follow in the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1310 Main Street, Wolfville. Donations in her name can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Doris’ final journey home has been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.