Obituary of Doreen Winnifred Zorzi

It is with profound sadness, that we announce the passing of Doreen “Dodi” at the F.J. Davey Home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, just shortly after her 87th Birthday.

Beloved wife and soulmate of her late husband Robert. Cherished mother of Raymond (Kitty), Roberta Stevenson (Todd) and William (Darleen). Adored grandmother of Joshua, Tyler, Jarrett, Samantha (Gord), Phylicia (Chris), Skye-Lee (Joe), late Logan and numerous great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents James and Gertrude Fisher. Beloved sister of Valerie Fisher, Carol Quilty (Pat) and Deborah Davidson (Robert) and predeceased by sisters and brothers Beverly Cameron, Barbara Richer (late Adrian), Stewart Fisher and Rodney Fisher (late Helen). Beloved sister-in-law of Eva Brooks (late Jack), Doreen Johnson (late Kenny), Jerry Zorzi (late Judy), Peter Zorzi (Terry), late William, late John and the late Barbara. Sister-in-law of Lucille Zorzi, Rosemary Fisher. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

Our mom always prided herself on being a nurturer to all. She was the true meaning of the word mom \ mother. She taught us all to have strong morals and how to be kind to others. She was a very giving person and even when we were all grown up, she still wanted to take care of us. We often joked that she was cooking for a whole army and not just a family of 5. She always wanted to make sure everyone had enough to eat. Then the baking would come out, a minimum of 4 different choices. Our mom loved to bake. For every birthday, she would make us a special character cake, and her baking was legendary amongst everyone that knew her.

Our mother not only raised her three children, Ray, Roberta and Bill, but also became a mother figure for our cousins, the Celetti family after their mom passed at an early age. She began babysitting and helped raise the Miket family, Fata family and Hogan Family and special needs child, Jason Pratt. All of the children continued to visit her long after her babysitting days were over and she was a part of their lives as they continued to grow into their own new families.

All of the children in the neighbourhood would always look forward to how my mom was going to decorate all of her windows for each and every season. She loved to decorate everywhere, even the bathrooms. It brought so much joy to everyone who came to visit. Our mother was extremely loving and kind and had a lot of loving friends. You would always find her singing in the kitchen, listening to music, cooking or baking.

Our mom was also a lover of animals, and we always had a pet for her to spoil growing up. My mom and dad said that they never fed our dogs off the table, but then we would see them sneak them a plate of spaghetti or whatever else we were having for supper! Our pets were also her fur babies and she believed that they should all be treated with loving care too!

Mom, we loved seeing your smile and will miss your loving arms that always comforted us. You have now gone to join dad who has been waiting for you to join him once again with open arms in heaven. May you continue to find your forever happiness. You lived a long life and sacrificed for us here on earth, so now is the time for us to celebrate you as you join your friends and family once again. Mom, you will continue to live on our hearts with fond memories and stories for years to come.

Our family would like to send sincere gratitude to the FJ Davey Home for the loving and excellent care she received while she lived in their residence on Third Floor Cedar Grove. Thank you for all of your kindness and support.

Friends and family are invited to visit at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road, 705-945-7758) on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12:00 noon with Father Alex Saurianthadathil officiating. Inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations to the FJ Davey Home or the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie would be appreciated by the family.