Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
Dorina "Dorrie" Asplund
1926 – 2025
Dorrie is survived by her sons: Darryl (Nancy), Dave (Judy — deceased), Dean (Kris) and her daughter Marilyn (Len) Craddock; her 11 grandchildren: Travis, Sharla, Ryan, Amber, Brent, Dana, Kim, Trevor, Candice, Brant, and Jeff; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Leona Pedrini, and Gail Pedrini and stepsister Angie Huisman.
Dorrie is survived by her sons: Darryl (Nancy), Dave (Judy — deceased), Dean (Kris) and her daughter Marilyn (Len) Craddock; her 11 grandchildren: Travis, Sharla, Ryan, Amber, Brent, Dana, Kim, Trevor, Candice, Brant, and Jeff; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Leona Pedrini, and Gail Pedrini and stepsister Angie Huisman.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles, beloved son Warren (Pat); brothers Ezio, Alfie and Nino Pedrini; her parents Luigi and Emma, stepfather Arthuro Comai, sister-in-law Lillian Pedrini; nephews Calvin and Darren Fuller and numerous additional nieces and nephews.
Dorrie was born on October 7th, 1926, in Coalhurst Alberta, to Luigi and Emma Pedrini, she was raised on the family farm in Diamond City. When she started school, she knew no English. She quickly learned English and finished school.
After school, she met her husband, Charles. They married in November 1944 and went on to raise five loving children.
Dorrie has resided for the last seven years at Garden View Lodge, where she met some wonderful friends. She would spend her afternoons playing scrabble and crib.
In the last few years, Dorrie enjoyed her weekly crib games with great-grandson Dylan, who would bring all her favorite chocolate treats to eat while they played; granddaughter Amber would also bring her cinnamon buns weekly.
We would like to say a big thank you to Adrian and his amazing staff at Garden View Lodge. Special thanks to Dr. Musk for his care of Dorrie and to all of the Palliative Care team who took care of Dorrie in her last few weeks.
Dorrie will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Charlie in a private Family Service at Archmount Cemetery.
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Sorry to hear of the passing of Dottie. Dottie was a good friend to my mother Verna Westling. I have many memories of Dorrie. She always had a smile for you. She was at my bridal shower, wedding, baby showers. She never missed important events in our family. She did this as it was important to my Mom. That was the kind of person Dorrie was. Always concerned about happiness of her friends and family. Dorrie was a happy memory of my childhood. Thank You Dorrie for being a wonderful friend to my Mom.
Sending all of the Asplund family sympathies as you grieve the loss of your treasured head of the family. A lifetime of many fond memories to reflect on and cherish.
Hilda and I send our deepest condolences to the Asplund family for the loss of their dear mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of greiving.
I am sorry sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My hugs and prayers to your families. May she have a blessed reunion with her loved ones gone before her. She always had an influence on our family. She was loved dearly and a friend to all. May she RIP. And God be with you all, till you meet again.
Sending you all our thoughts during this difficult time. She was a loving and devoted lady who loved her whole family wholeheartedly. I hope you all find comfort in the fond memories you have.