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Dorothy MacDermott Furlong

1937 - 2018

Dorothy MacDermott Furlong obituary, 1937-2018, Raymore, Mo

BORN

1937

DIED

2018

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Cullen Funeral Home, Inc. - Raymore

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Raymore, Missouri

Dorothy Furlong Obituary

Dorothy MacDermott Furlong

Raymore, MO - Dorothy M. Furlong, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. She was a resident of Raymore, MO at the time of passing. Dorothy was born May 8, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of Eugene C. and Dorothy I. (Parks) MacDermott. A compassionate soul who worked for social reform and environmental causes, Dorothy earned her Bachelors degree in Political Science at Binghamton University in New York. She started her career at Wayne State University in Detroit, working with both the registration office and Hillel Student Organization. She then became a school administrator at The Friends School in Detroit, where she supported Quaker beliefs such as pacifism for 15 years. Dorothy immersed herself and her children in culture and the arts. She was an enthusiastic and thoughtful reader, enjoyed public radio and television, and as a young woman she played the flute, which she took up again in her retirement. Dorothy was also a tennis player and life-long fan of the sport. Dorothy was a woman of gentle conviction, a dedicated mother, and generous spirit. She was loved fiercely and completely by those who knew her well. She is deeply missed. Services are pending at a later date. Inurnment will take place in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the League of Women Voters http://www.lwv.org. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents and her brother, Malcolm MacDermott. She is survived by her brother, Eugene MacDermott (Anne); her two children, Patrick T. Furlong (Dora) and Carolyn J. Ng (Vincent); and granddaughter Elena.

Published by Detroit Free Press & The Detroit News on Feb. 6, 2018.
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My condolences Furlong family and friends.. May you have comfort in your hearts during this distressing time. Ephesians 6:22.

W Burnette

February 8, 2018

To the family and friends of Ms. Dorthy Furlong. It's never easy to lose a loved one in death. Please find comfort in God's promise at John 6:40 which says that we will see our loved one' s again. I to look forward to meeting her. My deepest condolences to all in the family. Know that prayers are being said in your behalf.

Marilyn

February 7, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

February 7, 2018

My sympathy to the family during this time of grief. May God's loyal love comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalms 119:76)

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February 2, 2018

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