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1932.

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2015

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Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania

Dorothy Henderson Obituary

Dorothy J. Henderson, South Canaan, died peacefully Saturday morning at home. She was the widow of Clyde "C.W." Henderson, who died in 2008.

The couple had been married for 52 years.

Born August 20, 1932 in South Canaan, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Olga Urda Jubinsky.

A lifelong resident of South Canaan, she was a dairy farmer and housewife, and drove school bus for over 25 years for the Western Wayne School District.

She was a woman who displayed many talents.

She would manage farm chores all day, have a hot meal on the table and still make time for family and friends.

She loved polka dancing and playing cards.

In later years, she enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles and watching birds at the feeder.
She was a strong, soft spoken woman with a heart of gold who would do anything for anyone.
However, her greatest joy was her family.

She is survived by her two daughters, Millie McCarthy and husband Tom, Waymart, and Margie Henderson, with whom she resided, and Margie's companion, Butch Short.

Margie and Millie cared for Dorothy in her later years so that she could remain living in her home.

Dorothy is survived by her grandchildren, Colleen Fitzgerald, Waymart, and Brian Fitzgerald, South Canaan, who were the joys of her life.

She is also survived by sisters Mildred (Ed) Denhardt and Betty (Wendell) Hawes and was preceded in death by sister Irene (Frank) Bates.

Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her family would like to thank the Traditional Home Health & Hospice, especially Barb and Nancy, for their kindness and compassion.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Rev. Arthur Davis officiating.

Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7pm. Interment, Canaan Corners Cemetery.

For directions, to share a memory or to leave a condolence please visitwww.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com

Published by Tri-County Independent on May 19, 2015.
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Margie & Millie, Just found out about your Mom, Andy and I are so sorry, if we can help in this time of loss in any way please contact me. You know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Cheryl & Andy

May 19, 2015

Sorry for your loss ,Margie

Brenda Freethy

May 18, 2015

Margie and Millie, we are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and will be sorely missed.

Kristy and Dan Lockwood

Kristy Lockwood

May 18, 2015

On behalf of our whole staff, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Your friends at Traditional Hospice

May 18, 2015

Margie & Millie, So sorry for your loss. Your mom was my school bus driver for MANY years, An extremely hard worker and A wonderful person whom I will never forget. our thought and prayers are with you and all your family. May God Bless you all.

Thomas & Megan Sarnowski

May 18, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andrew Keating

May 18, 2015

Millie and Margie, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a strong and caring lady. I hope knowing she will be watching you from above will help soothe the pain inside. Prayers are going out to you and the family.

Cathy Walker

May 18, 2015

Dear Margie and Millie,
We are so sorry for your loss.
With sympathy,
Bob and Janice Batzel

May 18, 2015

Margie, thinking about you all at this difficult time! Your mom drove the school bus on our route! She was always very kind and capable. I also remember that she was involved in the PTA while we were at The South Canaan School! I had often wished that my mom would get more involved in the PTA! Lol! At any rate, God Bless her. She is with your dad now!

Marie Borowski Klinikowski

May 17, 2015

Margie & Millie, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Gene & Sandy Culp

Gene & Sandy Culp

May 17, 2015

Millie, Was saddened to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time in your life.

Joyce Corbin Leonard

May 17, 2015

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