Doris 'Dot' Ewart

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris "Dot" (Nuttall) Ewart, age 91, of Salisbury, NB, on November 12, 2015.

  Born in St. Helier, Jersey, British Channel Islands, she was the only child of the late George and Rosetta (Cox) Nuttall.  As a schoolgirl, she studied ballet and worked as a model.  She also developed a life-long love of the outdoors, animals and gardening along with keen interests in music, literature and history.  She endured the occupation of Jersey during the Second World War and her vivid, fascinating, often sad and occasionally harrowing accounts of those years were an education without equal for all who had the privilege of hearing them.  Following the war's end, she completed her nursing studies in London, England and immigrated to Canada in 1956 with her first husband, Dr. Iain MacLean.  They practiced in Tilt Cove, Newfoundland for a year before moving to St. Peter's, Cape Breton.  After Iain passed away, she married Harry Paul Ewart and settled in New Brunswick.  Following his passing, she moved her family to Salisbury in 1970.  In Salisbury, Dot was a long-time volunteer with the St. John Ambulance and she was active in both the choir and the prayer group at St. John's Anglican Church.  She provided childcare and pet care for many families in the area over the years.  She was always quick to assist others in times of crisis:  she passed no judgement and asked no questions, but provided an open door, a friendly cup of tea and a place to stay when needed.  She was an enthusiastic traveller and loved an adventure.  She especially enjoyed her friends and family and valued her time with them. 

  Predeceased by her son Byron Ewart, she is survived by her son Harry Stephen (Vanya) Ewart and her daughter Shelley Rose (Pino) D'Anna as well as grandchildren Massimo and Gianni D'Anna and Fiona and Liam Ewart.

  Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Tuesday, November 17, 7 to 9 pm and from where the service to celebrate her life will be held in the chapel, Wednesday, November 18 at 11 am with Rev. Chris Hayes officiating.  Interment at Fair Haven Cemetery.

  If desired, donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation would be appreciated by the family.

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