Dorothy M. “Dot” Dearnaley, a long time Beacon resident, entered into rest, Saturday June 22, 2002 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. She was 89.
Daughter of the late Edward and Clara Meloling Masten, she was born September 18, 1912 in Newburgh.
On November 11, 1931, she married Walter E. “Ed’ Dearnaley. Mr. Dearnaley preceded her in death by one week on June 15, 2002.
Mrs. Dearnaley devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, Beacon and was a member of Dorcas Guild, serving in several capacities.
She is survived by her two daughters, Edwina J. Meyer and her husband, William H. of St. Augustine, Florida and Carol L. Jackson and her husband, Philip L. of Beacon; five grandchildren, Kelly LaMar of Virginia, Britt Meyer, Tory Meyer both of Maryland, Peter Angelo and Damon Angelo and his wife, Lynn all of Beacon; seven great-grandchildren, Natalie Dennis, Ian and Gwen LaMar all of Virginia, Breanna and Kendal Meyer of Maryland, and Kayla and Devyn Angelo of Beacon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, Harold in infancy and Leonard.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at First Presbyterian Church, Liberty Street, Beacon.
Interment will be in Fishkill Rural Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Peter T. and William J. Halvey, Halvey Funeral Home, 24 Willow Street, Beacon. For online register book please visit our web site, www.halveyfh.com.
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