December 14, 1952 – December 1, 2022

Eleanor “Maryanne” Dorais was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world after a short but fierce battle with cancer on December 1, 2022 at the age of 69.

Maryanne was born to Philip and Rose Livingston on December 14th, 1952 in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1971 she won a full scholarship after receiving honours marks from Bonnie Doon High

School to attend the Royal Alexandra School of Nursing, a career that she would devote forty years to.

Moving to Kamloops, BC after graduation in 1974, she joined a bowling league where she met Larry Dorais who would become her husband in 1975. Together they had two children Andrea (Dwayne Mangell) and Crosby (Brandi Gray). She was their greatest cheerleader and loved supporting them in all of their activities and life ambitions. If you sat next to her in a game, you would have undoubtedly heard “two hands on your stick, Crosby!” Or “go, Andrea, go!” She was a great believer in education and both of her children became teachers. She leaves behind her siblings: Phylis Mason (Jeremy, Vali, and Daniel), Lee and Mary Livingston (Patrick, Joshua, John, and Ann-Marie), and Jane and Bruce St.John (Stephanie and Natalie).

Maryanne was known for her hard work, determination, kindness, and generosity. She worked in ICU and as a nursing supervisor before specializing in gastroenterology in the Ambulatory Care unit. Maryanne became a national leader in this field and won prestigious nursing awards. Believing in excellence, she always did her best to care for her patients.

In 1992 they purchased their “little piece of paradise” on East Barriere Lake. Maryanne enjoyed spending most of her time there and described it as “her happy place.” Going for a boat ride, watching her grandchildren Casey, Hudson, Gray, Asher, and Banks enjoy watersports and swimming, cooking elaborate meals for her family, and driving her snowmobile were some of her greatest memories.

Her family and friends will miss her beyond measure!

A Celebration of Life is planned for December 14th, 2022 (Maryanne’s 70th birthday) at 11:00 am at the Kamloops United Church. A reception for guests will follow.

Condolences can be sent to the family at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2022-12-01
• Location : Kamloops