Sybil Mildred “Billie” Dorey

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Dorey, Sybil Mildred “Billie” – Liverpool, peacefully passed away on October 3rd, 2022 at the Queens Manor.
Born in Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Sybil (Young) Dorey.
Billie lived with her brother Vernon and his wife Maxine for 16 years in Shelburne from 1960 to 1976 helping to raise their four children, Margo, Douglas, Sharon and Heather while they both worked. Billie then moved back to Liverpool to take care of her aging mother until her mother’s passing in 1988. Although she never married she took care of many of her nieces and nephews over the years and they considered her like a mother to them.
Billie worked as a house keeper for several families in Liverpool over the years. She also knitted beautiful wool sweaters that sold in a store in downtown Liverpool. She loved to play the guitar and sing with her friends and family. Many a kitchen party was had at her home on Old Port Mouton Road. Her home was always open to her family and friends and it was always the gathering place for people travelling from near and far. Always a cup of tea or coffee and a cookie was offered.
Billie is survived by her sister, Florence Foster of Liverpool and her sister-in-law Maxine Dorey of Dartmouth. Billie is also survived by Heather DeBay and Sharon Dorey of Liverpool, Margo Dorey of Shediac, NB and Douglas Dorey of Calgary, AB who she always called her kids.
Besides her parents, Billie was predeceased by brothers, Arthur, Robert, Vernon and Gordon and sister, Pearl (Anthony).
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home in Liverpool. A service will be held November 09, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Burial will be in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. Reception to follow at 131 Main Street. No flowers by request, donations in Billie’s memory may be made to the Cancer society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. Live Streaming of Billie’s service will be available on the day of service by clicking the link above.