Mrs. Dorothea Edna Cantin, 88, of Murray died Monday, May 22, 2023 at The Farms at Puryear in Puryear, TN.

Mrs. Cantin was born on November 19, 1934 to the late Clinton Morrow and Helen Worley Morrow.  After 25 years, she retired as a nurse from St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, MI.

She was an avid gardener and loved flowers, especially pink roses. Mrs. Cantin was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jules Cantin; a son, Ronald Dowdy, in addition to her parents.

Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include a son, Keith Dowdy of Savannah, GA; three daughters, Sandra Varanich of Savannah, GA, Kathy Trombley (Gordon) of Savannah, GA, Debbie Henderson (Paul) of Grand Blank, MI; two sisters, Cindy Brown (Robert) of Murray, Wanda Hart of Murray and 12 grandchildren.

A memorial service honoring the life of Mrs. Dorothea Cantin is set for 2 pm on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray.  Zeke Penick will officiate.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Meals on Wheels, 607 Poplar St, Murray, KY 42071 or AseraCare Hospice Care, 1939 Cedar St Suite A, McKenzie, TN 38201.

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