Obituary of Dora Mae Dannecker

Dora Mae Dannecker

Peacefully on Sunday, Sept 22, 2024, Dora passed away with family by her side.

Dora was born in Cleveland, Ohio where she grew up with her parents and two sisters.  She moved to London in 1969 where she enjoyed the rest of her life in the city that she loved.

Friends and family were everything to Dora and she hosted many dinner parties to celebrate special occasions.  Known for her fabulous spaghetti and meatballs, some of her final words to family and friends were, “Don’t lose the recipe!”

Dora was very active in the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) at St. Peter’s Cathedral for approximately 28 years.  As a past President, she was a Historian for her Council and photographer for many events.  She also served as a Chair of Communications and wrote for the Cathedral Connections.  Our family greatly appreciates the tireless support of Dora’s CWL sisters during the final months of her life, with so many visits, heartfelt prayers, and special moments.

Loving Mother of Michael Twohey (Jane), and cherished grandmother of Mike and Anna.

Predeceased by parents Carmen and Jennie Christopher.

Dear sister of Mary Ann Perry (Ken) and Linda Toth (Joe), and Aunt to Adrienne DiGeronimo (Michael), Jennifer Perry Donahue (Mark), Brian Toth (Maria, Luke, Emily, Claire), and Kristen Toth.

Dora will be lovingly missed by dear friends and family.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the loving and caring staff at  Victoria Hospital, Kensington Village, and at the St. Josesph’s Hospice. 

Dora’s family will receive relatives and friends from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday September 25th at John T.  Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street  at King Street, in London) with prayers at 7:30 p.m.  

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday September 26th at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s  Cathedral Basilica , 196 Dufferin Avenue.  A reception will follow immediately at St. Michael’s Church Hall, 511 Cheapside Street.

Interment at the Pinery Cemetery (on Klondyke Road in Grand Bend, ON) will follow the reception at St. Michael’s.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Peter’s CWL or the St. Joseph’s Hospice, London would be appreciated by the family.  Please visit John T. Donohue funeral homes website for Information on the memorial services.