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Dorothy Dushlek Obituary

Dorothy Rust Dushlek CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy Rust Dushlek, 90, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 26, 1918, the daughter of the late Theodore and Helen Rust. Dorothy was a member of the Rosemont Christian Church and the South Norfolk Garden Club. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Dot, along with her loving husband, Mike, lived a full, happy and active life, enjoying music and dancing and events featuring these activities and you probably saw them there. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael S. Dushlek and her daughter, Michele Lambaiso. She is survived by her son, Robert E. French of Chesapeake; her two daughters, Marlen Inman of Chesapeake and Randall D. Hester and her husband Truman of Longwood, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Blaine, Scott and Michael French, Denise Bass, Christine Nichols, Truman III and Stephen Hester, Brody, Brandon and Carson Lambaiso; and her 12 great-grandchildren. There will be no viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home and Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake, VA 23324. The Rev. Charles Mann will officiate. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Dorothy's honor to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2009.

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Gayle Dunn

January 14, 2024

Was just sent this notice. Did not know Dorothy but was best friends with Randy & unsure of relation. In any case, sending peace & love to her family. My family were members at Rosemont.

Bobby Morrison

January 21, 2009

I remember the family in Portlock .THe family had been stationed in Guam before coming to Portlock. Marlene is my age and I had a crush on her. God Bless the Dushlek family, Bobby Morrison

Blane French

January 19, 2009

One of the most phenomenal, sharp, witty, and loving people I have EVER known. I was just blessed to have you as my Grandmother. I will miss you Grandma Dot. I know in my heart that you are reunited with Daddy Mike, and that you will both will be watching over your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren proudly, and with love. You will be missed by all, you already are. I love you Grandma Dot.

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