Doreen spent most of her childhood and adult life in Bathurst, New Brunswick. Doreen was an active member in the Bathurst community; she participated in the Holy Family Church parish choir and CWL, Girl Guides and enjoyed various recreational act

ivities including bowling, curling, golfing and bridge. She was instrumental in initiating line dancing at the K.C. Irving Center and enjoyed teaching classes. Doreen had a diverse professional life that spanned administrative duties at Bathurs

t City Hall and The New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and finally took up teaching commerce related courses at the New Brunswick Community College.