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Thelma Stotesbury Obituary
Thelma Jane Irwin Stotesbury, a lifelong Newburgh area resident, passed away after a long illness August 20, 2008, at age 88 at The Valley View Center, Goshen, NY.
She was born, along with her twin sister, Thyra, in Newburgh, NY on February 21, 1920, the daughter of Ernest W. and Viola Stocks Irwin.
Thelma, and husband Ed, enjoyed traveling and finding lithographs and prints, especially Currier & Ives, to add to their collection. She and her husband were amongst the original founders of the American Historical Print Collectors Society. They particularly loved camping, fishing and having family members participate. Thelma was a proud graduate of the Spencerian Business School, Newburgh. She worked for Catania Brothers in the Town of Newburgh for seven years, was an avid reader and Scrabble player.
She is survived by her adoring husband, Edward to whom she was married to for 68 years on July 30th. Other survivors include her daughter, Barbara and husband, William Dabroski, Sr. of Florida; son, Thomas Edward Stotesbury of the Town of Newburgh; daughter, Brenda and husband, James Caparaso of Tennessee and twin sister, Thyra Irwin Stillwell Gray of Newburgh. Grandchildren include William Dabroski, Jr., Michael and wife, Dr. Jill Rinehart Dabroski, Aaron and Sara Stotesbury, Kelly, Lori, James and wife, Tara Caparaso, Christie and husband, Robert Smith and several great grandchildren. Also surviving are sister-in-laws, Elizabeth Stotesbury Phillips and Mary Driscoll Stotesbury.
A special thank you to Dr. George Profeta, Newburgh, for his longtime dedicated care. Thank you to the people of New Windsor Country Inn, New Windsor for the wonderful quality of life provided to Thelma during her stay. Also, to Dr. Viray and the staffs at Valley View and Arden Hill Hospital, Goshen. We are grateful for, and appreciate, the loyal support of her niece, Patricia and husband, Gerald Williams.
At Thelma's request, there will be no visiting hours. Her ashes will be reposed in the Cedar Hill Cemetery Mausoleum. The family welcomes friends to attend a service in her memory to take place at the Cedar Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, 5468 Route 9W North, Newburgh, on Sunday, September 14 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity or organization of one's choice.
Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh; 845-561-8300 or brooksfh.com.
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Charles Lewis
August 27, 2008
Brenda,Jim and Family,
My heart goes out to you and yours at this time and hope you all know that you are in my prays. Keep all the memories and special times close to your heart and she'll never really be gone.
FRED&GAIL SOBOTKIN
August 27, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Martin
August 26, 2008
Dear Brenda and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have good memories of times spent with your Mom and Dad, they were always so good to me. I always found it amazing that our Moms were friends in school, and that is where we meet! And that your sister and my Mom later worked together, it really is a small world and proves to me that some people were meant to be friends. May your love for her and your memories get you through the days and weeks ahead. My love and prayers are with you all!
Shirley and Bill Dunwoody
August 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue & Dan Plumer
August 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of Aunt Thelma including hikes at Mohonk and Minnewaska and wonderful laughter-filled get-togethers during the holidays. I will always be grateful for them including my mom on many "road trips", which she appreciated and enjoyed more than they'll ever know. Rest in peace, Aunt Thelma - you will be missed.
Linda Hudig (Rotundo)
August 22, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm not sure you remember me, but I worked with you, Ed, at Prudential for 30 years. May your wonderful memories comfort you.
Beverly & Jim Santacroce
August 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John, Robin, Madison, and Gianna Conklin
August 22, 2008
Dear Tom and Family,
We are sad to hear of the loss of your dear mother. May your memories make you smile, may her love guide you forever and know we are here if you need anything.
We are all thinking of you.
Hugs,
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