Dolores Wilson

Dolores Wilson obituary, Millersburg, OH

Dolores Wilson

Dolores Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alexander Funeral Home, Inc. - Millersburg on Jan. 2, 2023.

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Dolores (FitzPatrick) Wilson, age 94, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at home with family at her side following an extended illness.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Alexander Funeral Home, 8612 SR 39 Millersburg, Ohio. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Alexander Funeral Home with Pastor Eldon Trubee officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Ohio. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so by visiting www.alexanderfhinc.com.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to: the Millersburg First Presbyterian Church, 90 S. Clay St.,
Millersburg, Ohio 44654; the Paralyzed Veterans of America, pva.org; or to the ASPCA, aspca.org.
Dolores was born March 2, 1928 to Patrick and Mercetis (Shanley) FitzPatrick. She married James W. Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents by husband, James; and her daughter, Amelia Louise Wilson.
Dolores graduated from high school in Kent, Ohio and spent her early career as executive secretary to the Kent, Ohio Mayor's office and finished her career as secretary in the Akron Public School system. In addition to being a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker, she was an avid reader who took pride in being informed and acquiring knowledge. Dolores was an involved member of the Millersburg Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed crafts and making cards.
She is survived by three children: William Edward (Jeanne) Wilson, Roberta (Kevin) McGregor and James Patrick Wilson; three grandchildren: Jamie Rose (Alex) Tobin, James Carl (Kimberly) VanDress and Michael Joseph (Kathleen) VanDress; and three great grandchildren: Nicole VanDress, Troy VanDress and Jacob VanDress.
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January 16, 2023

Sean FitzPatrick posted to the memorial.

January 5, 2023

Eileen Fitzpatrick Dingle sent flowers.

January 2, 2023

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Sean FitzPatrick

January 16, 2023

Aunt Dodo always made us laugh with her quick wits and comebacks. She was always ready and willing to tell a story about her family experiences. She will be missed.

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Eileen Fitzpatrick Dingle

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January 16, 2023

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