It is with love and sadness that the family announce her sudden, peaceful passing on December 25, 2011. Dot was born on March 5, 1926 to Margaret and Lafayette Woodfall on the family farm near Valparaiso. Dot spent her youth on the farm in the bustling household, the fourth of eight children. This brought forth a constant source of entertainment and a playmate for all occasions. On October 3, 1950 Dot married the love of her life, Merve Groat. During their 56 year marriage, Merve and Dot were blessed with three sons – Terry, Kirby and Blake, along with seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Dot found joy in activities centering around family, including travelling, camping and fishing trips both as a young family and later on with Merve to visit family and friends both near and far. Dot is lovingly survived by her son Terry (Maureen), daughters Heidi (Lyndon Pearl) children Jordon, Luke & Dylan; Kelsey (Mike Griffin); Wanda (Reg Ferland) children Kaiden & Starla; Lisa; son Kirby (Wendy); son Blake (Kim) children Rachel, Kaitlyn & Clifford. She is also survived by her brothers Dick & Ernie; brother-in-law Archie; sister-in-law Mildred as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dot was predeceased by her husband Merve (2006); infant grandson Gavin; parents Margaret & Lafayette; siblings Pearl, Bill, Eileen, Doreen & Elmer; sister-in-law and husband Audrey & Gordon McPhee. The family would like to extend our gratitude for your thoughts and prayers, as well as for your presence here today. A special thank you to Dr. Strydom for his outstanding care and support and the Melfort Funeral Home.

• Date : 2011-12-25 06:00:00