Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Gallo

January 31, 1973 – August 14, 2016 Dotty died peacefully at her home in Toronto surrounded by love. She is survived by her beloved and devoted parents Dorothy ("Dot Sr.") Gallo and Ronald Gallo. Dotty lived her life with joy, resilience, determination and a dedication to always finding happiness. She made everyone smile and her free spirit and zesty personality were contagious. Her sparkle will live forever in our hearts. Dotty is survived by her children Jesse Brazeau, Emily Brazeau, Jean-Luc Brazeau and Jacob Brazeau; her partner Andrew Eastman; her sister Marie Gallo (Keith Bohlender), nephews George and Henry Bohlender; her brother Warren Gallo, nephew Dante Gallo; her best friends Mardi Lynn Hall, Michelle Knoth Whitelaw and Louis, her cherished dog. A celebration of Dotty's life will be held at the Tara Inn, 2365 Kingston Road, on Sunday, August 28th at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Saint Elizabeth Foundation – End of Life Care who were a great source of great comfort and support to Dotty during her illness. Online: Make a secure donation online using your credit card. (You will be directed to our secure online payment server.) https://46028.thankyou4caring.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 By phone: please call us at 905-968-6516. By mail: send a cheque payable to “Saint Elizabeth Foundation” to our Corporate Office at 90 Allstate Pkwy, Suite 300, Markham ON, L3R 6H3 CANADA If I die young, bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in a river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song Uh oh, uh oh Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh, And life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby The sharp knife of a short life, oh well I've had just enough time If I die young, bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in the river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song The sharp knife of a short life, oh well I've had just enough time And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger, I've never known the lovin' of a man But it sure felt nice when he was holdin' my hand, There's a boy here in town, says he'll love me forever, Who would have thought forever could be severed by... ...the sharp knife of a short life, oh well? I've had just enough time So put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls What I never did is done A penny for my thoughts, oh, no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar They're worth so much more after I'm a goner And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin' Funny when you're dead how people start listenin' If I die young, bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in the river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song Uh oh (uh, oh) The ballad of a dove (uh, oh) Go with peace and love Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket Save 'em for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh The sharp knife of a short life, oh well I've had just enough time So put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls.