Dorothy May (nee Oesch) McCarty

April 17, 1937 - November 19, 2024

 

With sadness the family of Dorothy May McCarty announce her peaceful passing in the late afternoon of November 19, 2024, with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born April 17, 1937 the first daughter for Ezra Allan and Mary (nee Bosnell) Oesch on the farm south of Biggar. She had eight siblings. Older brothers Bill, Ed, Ray, Alvin and Bob, then three younger Ted, Joan and Ernie. Mom helped raise her siblings and enjoyed her high school friendships and activities. At nineteen she married her brother’s friend Bill McCarty. They spent most of their married life on the farm south of Biggar. She supported her husband’s many endeavors. They raised four children together. Mom kept busy with children, garden and raising chickens and turkeys. She was a wonderful cook. Cookie jars were always full and her homemade doughnuts were delicious. The coffee pot was always on and friends and family welcome to visit. She enjoyed country music and dancing.. Charlie Pride was her favourite. She loved large family gatherings. Her grandchildren and their families had her heart. She was a special Aunt Dot to many nieces and nephews. Mom finally got her driver’s license in her forties’ and enjoyed the freedom of her own car. She paid for her car working at the admission booth at the Biggar Skating Rink. She also worked for Home Care in Biggar and enjoyed her many clients. She was the #1 bowler on her team. Mom also enjoyed bingo and cards, but in the Winter she would hibernate as she hated the snow. She collected bowls and we are all well stocked with all sizes and types. She spent her retirement living in town, sitting in her purple veranda with friends. People watching was her joy. 
Dorothy is lovingly remembered and missed by her children, Debra (Bill) Stefanuk and family Sean, Nicole, children (Kacee and Grayson), Josh;

Carson (Cindy) McCarty and family Allie (Justin) children (Avery and Emily) Kaila (Jim) children (Tucker, Olive, Troy);

Laura (Boyd) Suter and family Lyndsey (Wade) children (Bennett and Emma) Draiton (Carla), Jared (Hayley) child (Rowan);

Audrey (Leon) Ochs and family Morgan, Lisa (Chris) child (Declan), Derek (Crysta), Kate (Cody);

and her friend Raymond McBee and his family. 
The family would like to thank the staff at Biggar & District Health Centre where she resided since November 10, 2023, for their excellent care.

Dorothy will be missed by family and friends.

A Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00PM at Biggar United Church.

Tributes may be directed to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Gerein Funeral Service.