PARKIN, Doreen G. -

Passed away peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Friday November 1st, 2013 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Paul Alfred Parkin. Loving mother of Paul (Sylvie), Peter, late John, David (Susan) and Jim (Ron). Cherished grandmother of Steven (Amanda), Caroline (Mike), Janeen (Nathan), Jason (Kayla), Carly and Andrea. Great-grandmother of Willem, Michael, and Alexandra. Dear sister of the late Tom (late Helen),late Vivian, late John (Isabel). Friends may call at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Road) Markham, on Tuesday November 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Parish, 5633 Highway # 7, Markham, L3P 1B6, on Wednesday November 6th at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments after the Mass, followed by interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto. Special thanks from the family to the caring staff at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. Donations may be made in Doreen's memory to: Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Online condolences may be made at www.dixongarland.com