April 24, 1952 – April 8, 2025
Doris was born in 1952 to Bill and Ruth Prichard in Calgary, Alberta, as the second oldest of eight children.
Doris spent her early years growing up on a cattle farm outside Priddis, later moving to Camrose. In 1973, Doris met Bruce Lockhart. She married her best friend in 1976 and moved to Fort McMurray, where her son, Andrew, was born in 1980. Shortly afterward, they relocated to Cold Lake, where her daughter, Jessica, was born in 1984. Doris worked for Canada Post, United Way and the Cold Lake Public Library. Her volunteer commitments were numerous, from Girl Guides to the Cold Lake United Church. In 2020, Doris moved to St. Albert, where she volunteered at the St. Albert Botanic Garden and at the Arden Theatre.
The keeper of stories with an unmatched memory for trivia, Doris’s interests were wide, varied, and deep. She could sew an elaborate quilt, bake anything, or tell you – in great detail – why Anne Boleyn fell from Henry VIII's favour (even if you didn’t ask). She devoured books, alongside her daily crossword. She had a dark and sometimes unusual sense of humour and loved a good debate. Doris was always up for an adventure; a quality that took her around the globe. “The Duchess” will be dearly missed for her ability to always find a reason to smile and laugh, even in the most difficult circumstances.
She is survived by her children, Andrew and Jessica Lockhart; and extended family, including siblings; in-laws; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Ruth Prichard; her best friend, Bruce Lockhart; and by her older brother, Gordon Prichard.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Camrose United Church. Please wear bright colours to the ceremony.
Doris’s ashes will be interred at Cold Lake’s Lakeview Cemetery in the Lockhart family plot. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Pilgrims Hospice or the Cross Cancer Institute.
