Obituary of Doris Philipa Chappell

CHAPPELL, Doris Phillipa Do�s many friends will be saddened to learn that she died, peacefully in her sleep, early Monday morning, September 5, 2005. Born in Toronto eighty-six years ago, Doris was a proud Canadian but a true daughter of Wales, her parents� family home. A staunch monarchist, she followed every activity of the Royal Family with great interest and supported the vital role it plays in the lives of all Canadians. The Canadian flag waved constantly over her home of eighty years at 35 Colin Avenue in Toronto. Do will be long remembered for her sharp wit and a wonderful sense of humour which served her well to the very last day. Nothing was so serious in life to prevent her from seeing the amusing side of an issue and her dry retorts and ready laughter were legend among all who knew her. A renowned storyteller, Doris had wonderful recall back to her early days on Colin Avenue when the stately trees were mere saplings and the paved roads were gravel covered. She and her sister Olwen were among the first children on the street and lived to see many generations grow up around them. A longtime employee of the Bank of Commerce, she was active with a wide variety of charities and an avid supporter of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. For many decades she played bridge with the same group of friends and, along with her sister, she was a gracious hostess known for entertaining in a grand and formal style with everything in just the right place and every nicety observed. Even while living at Claremont House for the past couple of years, Doris hosted frequent dinner parties for groups of ten or more in the residences� private dining room. It was simply the natural thing to do for this very vital woman. Doris was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Louise, father Edwin Foster and sister Olwen Margaret. In Doris� opinion, one of the joys of life was a wee dram of Glennfidich, a tradition she upheld all her days. Her constant toast was, "Here�s looking up your kilt� which seems like a fitting remembrance for this unique and remarkable friend. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 o�clock in TIMOTHY EATON MEMORIAL CHURCH, 230 St. Clair Avenue West.