In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

MCCURDY, Dorothea B. - Lucky was born in Vancouver and lived in many places in BC while growing up with her two brothers and one sister until her mother settled in North Vancouver, where Lucky graduated from high school. She served in the navy during WWII, where she got the nickname Lucky. Following the war, she worked at BC Telephone until she met her future husband, Ken McCurdy, who she married in 1949. An accomplished seamstress, she made many of the clothes for her two daughters, Genine and Barb. She also enjoyed weaving and knitting. She volunteered with the Vancouver Museum, teaching pioneer skills. She also worked at a toy store in Kerrisdale. She loved art and travelling, visiting Thailand, Malta, England and Portugal. As she aged, she enjoyed time with her family, watching the news and Sunday dinners. She lived on her own following the death of Ken in 2013 until quite recently.
She was predeceased by her husband Ken, brother Alan, and sister Peggy. She is remembered by her daughters Genine (Keith Sashaw) and Barbara Douglas; her grandchildren and their partners Kevin (Tiffany), Alex (Casey), Holly, Jessica (Shawn) and Nick (Kristen); three great-grandchildren Briella, Braedy and Tenille; brother Derek; and nieces and nephews from the Hayden-Luck and McCurdy sides of the family.

Artistic, stoic and perhaps a tad stubborn, she leaves a full legacy of memories.

At Lucky's request, no service will be held. (The North Shore News 19 Nov 2022)

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