Rev. Dr. Allan Roy Dormer 1934-2022
(Soldier, educator, scholar, and servant of Christ)
Passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022, at the age of 87. Beloved spouse of Beverly Gibson. Dear brother of Doreen Gomm (Art). Father of Christine and Roy. Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Emily Dormer, and by his siblings, Jack Dormer (Louise) and Joan Binkley (Norman).
Allan enjoyed life to the max, with a positive outlook on life. His relationship with Christ was very important to him and, thus, he did not fear death.
After growing up in Ottawa, Ontario, he attended CMR and RMC and was an officer with the Royal 22nd Regiment, in the Canadian Army, serving time with NATO. When he left the military in 1961, he became a teacher and taught in Ontario until 1995. After retirement, Allan and Bev had many travelling adventures. He also completed his PhD in Biblical Apologetics in 2010.
On being diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, he received care at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in the Durham Regional Cancer Centre and in C-7. Plus, he was thankful for the assistance from Veterans Affairs Canada, from Home and Community Care Central-East HCCSS, and from Oak Ridges Hospice.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa, (905-433-5558) on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., with visitation from 2:00 p.m., until 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Whitby, or to Lakeridge Health Foundation; Cancer Care, would be greatly appreciated.
From: Terry Jones
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 11:00 AM
To: Bill Lynn
Subject: Re: Al Dormer décédé / Al Dormer deceased
Dear Bill,
As always, I appreciate whatever it is that fortifies you for constantly passing on the sad news of the passing of yet another of our mates of that very memorable first CMR Class of ‘52.
I remember Al Dormer quite well, given these tattered old memory lobes of mine. Blond, a few inches shorter than most, friendly for sure and tending towards the positive with fairly keen insight, as I recall. I know I can’t attach a single negative to my memory of him, and do recall quite a broad grin and hearty laugh.
I note Al’s age with no surprise, having hit 87 myself this Sunday just past. There was a time not long ago when, having a few friends reach 90, I naively aspired to that, but I’m not so sure any more, given how hard I now find so many days. I’ve all but decided against moving back to Edmonton … the winters are too much! My ‘kids’ can come to me to visit … I’m paying!
My very best regards,
Terry
From: Jean Lavoie
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 6:11 PM
To: Bill Lynn
Subject: Re: Al Dormer décédé / Al Dormer deceased
Merci bill
Bon souvenir de Al
Était dans c flight en 52 à cote de nick romano
Jean