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Dorothy Sokolyk Obituary
Dorothy obtained her BA at Sir George Williams University and her MA at Columbia.
Dorothy was a passionate advocate for the rights of children with special needs. She devoted her career to sensitizing others to the humanity of those who had difficulty communicating.
Following teacher training at MacDonald College, Dorothy worked as a principal at a school in Kilmar, Quebec where she met the love of her life, Bohdan Sokolyk. After they married, Dorothy worked as a Guidance Counsellor for the PSBGM until she became one of the first professors hired in the Department of Special Education at the Faculty of Education at McGill.
Dorothy was a graceful and effortless dancer whether in Dutch clogs, high heels or on ice skates. She cultivated a prize winning garden with many rare plants. Dorothy loved fashion and sewed most of her own clothes from Vogue patterns including her ball gowns.
Dorothy loved to entertain, taking real joy in cooking and decorating her home for special events for family and friends. Any new friend made became her friend forever.
A celebration of Dorothy's life will take place on June 3 at Chateau Westmount, 4800 de Maisonneuve West, at 2:30 pm. Should you wish to offer a tribute to Dorothy's life, a donation to the National Initiative for Eating Disorders may be made in her name by contacting [email protected]
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Sokolyk
8 Entries
Lillian Doyle
August 15, 2018
Madame sokolyk was a special lady .I had the chance to take care of all her needs .i use to especially love to do her hair and makeup..i will truly miss you when i return to work.
Gerald Bush
July 15, 2017
Dorothy was one of my teachers as I studied for my M.Ed in Special Education at McGill. Because of her I was offered a part time teaching job at McGill teaching teachers who were working on their diploma in special education. I met with her insisting that I was not ready for this. She listened, invited me to come back to see her in a few days when she outlined the course for me and recommended certain texts. I went on to give a successful course for several years thanks to her.
She was a great lady. Please accept my condolences.
Steve Gallagher
May 26, 2017
Dear Diane, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mother - I hope the memory of her life provides you some degree of comfort.
My Condolences, Steve Gallagher
Anna Brychcy
May 26, 2017
Dear Diane,
I was very sorry to hear about the death of your mother. She must truly have been an amazing woman. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
May 26, 2017
Dear Diane,
I was saddened to learn of your mother's recent passing. The obituary is clear, heartfelt, and the "determinative issues" well identified. I see from your ease with line dancing that being a "graceful and effortless dancer" runs in the family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Susan Kravitz
Lynn Butler-Kisber
May 25, 2017
Dorothy was a talented teacher of mine in the Department of Educational Counselling and Psychology at McGill. I studied with her for my M.Ed. and later co-taught with her in special needs. She was a knowledgeable and compassionate teacher and I am very saddened to hear of her passing.
Please accept my deepest condolences and know that my thoughts are with you at this time.
Warmly,
Lynn Butler-Kisber
Professor of Education
McGill
May 25, 2017
Dear Diane,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May you be spared further sorrow. With deep sympathy, Doris Zicherman
Robert (Bob) Clarke
May 25, 2017
Dear Diane and family,
I am very saddened to learn of your mum's passing. She and your late dad were my next-door neighbours on Ballantyne North for 16 years. Dorothy was always an engaged person who enjoyed life. She will be missed.
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