Mrs. Dorothy G. (Whittaker) Canada, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 4, 2009 at the Glen Ridge Nursing Home in Medford. She was 89 years old.
Mrs. Canada was born on January 18, 1920 in New Haven, CT, one of four children of the late Frederick W. Whittaker and Annie M. (Penney) Whittaker. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church.
She was the beloved wife of the late A. Bradley Canada.Devoted mother of Jeffrey P. Canada and his wife Donna of Saugus and Philip S. Canada of Melrose.Dear sister of the late Fred, Stan, and Ed Whittaker.Cherished grandmother of Jennifer A. Coco of Salisbury, Christine M. Canada of Saugus and the late Michael J. Canada. Cherished great-grandmother of Emma, Michael and Lilliana Coco.Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, Saturday, November 7 at 10 AM.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.Visiting hours Friday 4-7 PM.Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.