LAWSON, Dorothy Mary (née Mitchell)
Maraura, Parintji, Wiimbia Nuungoo
Passed away peacefully in the arms of Marie, while surrounded by loving family at the Mildura Base Public Hospital, aged 86 years.
Much loved wife of Patrick Lawson (dec), and George Handy (dec).
Loving mother of Patrick (dec), Marie, Loretta (dec), Ricky, Gregory (dec), Phillip and Pamela.
Daughter of Harry Mitchell (dec) and Myrtle Johnson (dec).
Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great, great-grandmother, aunty, great-aunt, great, great-aunt, and cousin.
Family and friends of the late Mrs Dorothy Lawson are respectfully informed that her funeral service will be conducted at the Chapel of North West Funerals, 596 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11.00am.
At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to the Coomealla Lawn Cemetery.
WATCH DOROTHY'S FUNERAL SERVICEGonna miss you
June 29, 2023I knew Dottie as a fierce advocate for Barkindji people on the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area Elders Council. She was resolute in her desire for Country and Culture to be respected, the improvement of employment opportunities for Traditional Owners, and the return of artefacts and remains. I’m pleased that much of this was achieved in her time. Her drive and commitment gave impetus to improving the rights of Traditional Owners and I am proud to have known her and to have worked with her. A great camaraderie develops with those who experience Mungo, and I thank Dottie for her contribution to me and to the causes in which she believed.I am sad not to be at her funeral in person, but my thoughts are with all friends and family, those who knew and appreciated her spirit, and the ancestors with whom she now walks. All my love, Richard Mintern
July 4, 2023Dear nan I will miss you and the phone calls, I will remember the times I visited and stayed at times with my dog Eddie that you loved too.
July 7, 2023
Will miss you and cherish the memories.
your first born baby grandson.