Dorothy O'Reilly

Obituary of Dorothy Primrose O'Reilly

Passed away peacefully on September 11th, 2022 at LHSC Victoria Campus. Predeceased by her brother Robert Maxwell (2002), first husband Albert Curry (1974) , and her beloved husband Joe (2022). Survived by her sister Iris Carson, brother-in-law Harry Carson, of Armagh N. Ireland, and nephews Timothy and Geoffrey. Primrose was born, raised and educated in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. She married Albert Curry in 1956. Primrose and Albert immigrated to London, Ontario in 1966. She was employed by Kayser Roth in London, Ontario as Superintendent of the Sewing floor and retired in 1989 as Plant Manager. After Albert’s death in a car accident in 1974, Primrose showed great strength to remain in Canada on her own. She learned to play golf, joining Highland Country club with her friends Cora Evans, Marj White and Sheila Carroll. She and Joe married in 1979 and were happily married 43 years. They shared the love of golf and both were avid bridge players. They particularly enjoyed their 21 years of winter getaways in New Smyrna Beach Florida. Primrose will be remembered as a person with great spirit and energy. She will be fondly remembered by the extended O’Reilly and Malady families of Kitchener, Ontario, as well as Larry and Barbara Cousins of London. Special thanks to Bill Reid and Carole Constant for their friendship and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life to be held on Wednesday, September 21st at 3:00 p.m.- 744 Wonderland Road, 14th Floor Reception Room If desired, messages of condolences may be left at: www.ontariocremation.com
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