Eleanor Irene Dobbin

DOBBIN Eleanor Irene (née Penney) Apr. 19, 1937 - Nov.11, 2019 Died with dignity and great courage after a nineteen year battle with lymphatic cancer. Pre-deceased by parents Alphonsus and Josephine Penney, brother Gordon, sister Shirley, sister-in-law Betty Penney, brother-in-law Paul McCormick and nephew Gary Penney. Leaving to mourn children Joanne (Brian Sears), Mark (Sandra), David (Karen Ronald), Carolyn (Glen Noseworthy) and Craig (Lisa) and grandchildren Isobel Dobbin-Sears; Megan, Maria and Michael Dobbin; Gillian and Heather Dobbin; Kelly, Christine and Tim Rose, and Jane, Sally, and Elli-Jo Holloway; Zac and Jake Dobbin; and a brand new great-grandchild Oliver. Also left to mourn are brothers Don and George Penney, sister Moira McCormick, and sister-in law Susie Cheeseman, and Aunt Marion Manning. She also left numerous friends and extended family who enriched her life. Eleanor, or Penney as she was often called, was a remarkable lady, mother, and friend, who we turned to often for her advice and wisdom. She will be greatly missed, and we will remember her as someone who did it her way. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a charity of one’s choice. A Celebration of life will be held at Clovelly Country Club on December 29 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM. To send a message of condolence please visit www.carnells.com