SKAKOON, Dorothy (nee Dawida), Born January 31, 1939 and passed away on April 19, 2012 at the age of 73 from cancer related causes. Doris was a caring wife to her husband Walter, and a good mother to her son Alex, to her daughters Michi and Elizabeth and to her grandsons Michael and Richard. A graduate of the University of Windsor with an M.A. in Special Education, Dorothy taught for 18 years at Glengarda before transferring to St. Alexander from where she retired. Her devotion and diligence are remembered by her pupils and colleagues. She will be remembered for her strong friendships, the strength of her personality and firm adherence to her principles. Brone, Carol, and other dear friends will always speak fondly of her. Donations in her memory can be made to the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. Cremation has been undertaken at Dorothy's request by Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home. 519-252-5711.