April 5, 1932 – January 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Dolores Anne Dinsdale announce her passing on January 14, 2024, at the age of 91 in Kamloops, B.C. with family by her side.

Anne is survived by her loving family, son Tom (Joy) Dinsdale and Darrell (Debbie) Dinsdale. Anne will be remembered and loved by her five grandchildren: Darren, Brie, Chris (Sabrina), Cameron (Olivia), Cole (Jamie), her niece Denise and nephew Matthew. She is also survived by three great grandchildren; Colin, Ivy and Nathan who always made her smile even in her last few days.

Anne was predeceased by her husband Harry in 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is also predeceased by the recent loss of her brother Norman, sister-in-law Edith and niece Marla.

Ann was born April 5, 1932, in Vancouver to Robina and Thomas Davies. She grew up in the Burnaby area called Vancouver Heights. In her younger years she loved visiting with her many nearby relatives and was touched by the fact that some of their houses are still standing today. As a young adult Anne began working for Woodwards and later moved on to other jobs with mortgage firms and even assisting in a dental office. When she had her family, she took a break from the workforce only to return to the Woodwards shoe department when her boys were in school and more independent. Anne’s last job before retiring was with Sears in their jewelry department where she loved repairing watches.

Anne met and fell in love with Harry in senior high school and were married on June 30, 1956. Harry worked for the CPR, and they settled briefly in Boston Bar and then moved to Mission, B.C. where they purchased their first home. Later they would move to Kamloops where they would stay and raise their two sons, Tom and Darrell. In her spare time Anne loved to sew and garden. When Harry wasn’t fishing, he spent a lot of time in the woodshop with Anne doing the wood finishing for his many projects. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and following the very popular “Antique Road Show.” Anne finally resided at Cottonwood Manor where she enjoyed visiting with friends in the complex. She even volunteered to work at the front desk, greeting visitors and residents.

Harry and Anne loved to camp and later in life they were able to purchase a log home at Eagan Lake where they would make many memories with the locals. They always looked forward to when their children and grandchildren would come to visit. Anne will always be remembered for standing guard on the deck or the dock firmly reminding the boys not to come to close when boating or waterskiing.

Anne and Harry were season ticket holders to the Blazer Hockey Team and the Booster Club. Even after Harry’s passing, Anne continued to go to the games with her son Tom. She would often talk of the team as her “boys.” Anne still was faithfully attending Blazer Games up until this past November. When she couldn’t attend a game, she would listen on the radio.

Anne will be deeply missed but we have been blessed with countless memories and stories that we will hold close to our heart.

A Celebration of Life has not been planned at this time. Anne’s request was to have her ashes spread at Eagan Lake with her family at a later date.

If so desired, donations in Anne’s memory can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation (https://bccancerfoundation.com/)

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Dinsdale family.

• Date : 2024-01-14
• Location : Kamloops