08/23/2026
Today, we honour Dorothy Randall Wyatt, born on this date, August 23, 1893, weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz., according to her motherâs journal.
Dorothy was the older sister of Wanda Wyatt, and like her sister, lived her entire life at 85 Spring Street in Summerside, which is now known as the Wyatt House Museum, part of Wyatt Heritage Properties Inc..
Inside the museum, you will learn about Dorothy and see interesting artifacts and photos reflecting both her childhood and mature years. View a toy Singer sewing machine, believed to have been a Christmas gift for Dorothy - a very special gift for a child of her time. Youâll also find a sterling silver dresser set that Dorothy received from her parents in 1912, purchased from Birks store in Montreal and engraved with her initials, showcasing the family's preference for well made, quality items.
Dorothy had a strong interest in the arts and music. She studied voice in Toronto for a time and became known locally for her singing, performing on the radio, at weddings, and in church choirs. She also studied interior decorating, though much of her early adult life was spent caring for her mother and accompanying her to various sanatoriums for treatment.
Dorothy passed away in 1958 at the age of sixty-five. To learn more about the Wyatt Family, visit our website for information on the Wyatt House Museum and the history it contains. https://www.culturesummerside.com/
