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Dorothy Grace Pohlman (nee Brant), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community in Hanover on Friday, October 17, 2025. She was 90.
Born in Brant Township on May 30, 1935 to the late Thomas and Flossie (nee Cosens) Brant. Dorothy will be remembered for her many years working at Bentinck Packers. She always had a strong work ethic and loved to support her employer’s teams whether it was baseball for the kids or other community functions. She was a member of the Missionary Church in Hanover and will be missed by the congregation.
Survived by son David Pohlman of Hanover. Loved grandmother Zachariah (Aleesha Brown), Gabe, and Zoe. She will be remembered by her friend Joanne Kirkvaag. Predeceased by her parents and sister Shirley Densmore.
To honour her wishes, cremation has taken place with a private family service at Hanover Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations to the Cancer Society or to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
Sad to hear, condolences to you Dave, you and her hold such great memories from my youth
- Bill McDonaldMy condolences to David, and Family.
- Kevin ChittickSending my deepest sympathies Dave and family, Deb and Terry, Tim and Fran. I will always treasure my memories with Dorothy and especially her sense of humour.
- Helen McClement (Densmore)My sincere heartfelt condolences to you Dave and to your family. May God's comfort, peace and strength walk with you during this difficult time of saying goodbye, for now, to your precious Mother.
So sorry for your loss Dorothy was a great person,
I worked with Dorothy when she worked at Nugents I G A
Hold your memories close
Aunt Dorothy loved to laugh and have fun. It was always great to spend time with her. I have a lot of great childhood memories sharing Christmases, birthdays ,and holidays with her. Please accept our condolences Dave, to you and your family. Aunt Dorothy will be missed .
Tim and Fran Alexander, Chloe & Sam
Our deepest condolences to you and your family Dave. Aunt Dorothy was always such a fun person to be around. Took me ice skating and taught me how to play many board and card games as a child. She will be missed.
Love Deb & Terry Jantzi , Joel and Lauren.
