Dorothy Evelyn Burger (nee Lewis) passed away quietly on October 15, 2026 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her loving husband Donald, by parents Mel Lewis & Nettie May Robinson, and by her sisters Wilhelmina, Helen and Margaret. Dorothy is survived by her three children, James (Margie), Donna (Peter) and Nancy (Marvin) along with grandchildren Jamie (Stephanie), Christopher, Natasha (Jeff), Eric (Jenn) and Austin (Phil) and great grandchildren Lily, Gwen and Kieran.
Born in Fermoy, Ontario in 1931 Dorothy attended Sydenham high school and recently was among the oldest alumni attending the schools 150th celebration. She met Donnie at a corn roast in Sydenham and they married on December 8, 1951. Dorothy was very active in St Paul’s Anglican church and served many years on the Lady’s Guild. She received a Certificate of Merit from the Bishop of Ontario in 1995.
She was an icon of Sydenham referred to as Gramma Dorothy by many of the local children, and was always called “Dot” by Donnie. In later years she traveled with her retired teacher friends Kay, Sheila and Joyce. Even with her failing memory she was occasionally able to regale the staff of Limestone Ridge Extendicare with stories of Alaska, Russia, and Egypt.
Many thanks to the staff of St Lawrence Lane, at Limestone Ridge for their care and support for Dorothy.
A memorial service will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:00am. Reception to follow at Milestone Funeral Home Sydenham.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham, or to a charity of your choice.
