DOREY, Thomas Theodore

86, of Kingston, passed away peacefully with his wife by side, on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in North Kingston, he was a son of the late Joseph Stanley and Clara (Fisher) Dorey. Thomas was a retired professional transport driver. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas during the conflicts in Holland, Belgium, and Germany. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 98, Kingston. He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie Parker, Kingston; daughter, Teresa-Ann (Bryan) Gibson, Kentville; sons, David (Deborah) Dorey, Meadowvale; Merrill (Charlotte) Dorey, Windermere; Steven (Susan) Dorey, Kitchener, Ont.; sister, Hilda Magee, Kingston; grandchildren, Curtis Gibson, Enfield; Chad Gibson, Winnipeg; Dale Dorey, P.E.I.; Amanda Dorey, Greenwood; Shawn Dorey, Lunenburg; Tabatha-Lynn Dorey, Caledonia; Kristen Dorey and Todd Dorey, both of Kitchener, Ont.; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruby Lightfoot and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2009, in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448, beginning with with a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute conducted by Branch No. 98, Kingston. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2009 in the Middleton Funeral Home, Rev. Carmen Crockett officiating. Interment will be in the North Kingston Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to a Charity of Choice. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com