1916
2019
Dye, Billie H. DELMAR Billie Helena Knott Dye, 102, died on May 12, 2019, in Delmar. Born on November 17, 1916, in Carney's Point, N.J. to the late William A. Knott and Ethelyn C. Casto Knott, she attended New Jersey schools and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1934, then attended the Woman's Medical School at East Falls, Pa. Billie was married to the late Ernest Warren Dye on September 9, 1939, in St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Pleasantville, N.J. After living in Wantagh, N.Y., she was a resident of Delmar since 1972. She served as president of the Women of St. Stephen's Church in Delmar; and was an instructor, lobbyist, and long-term advocate for the visually impaired through Northeast Association of the Blind at Albany, RISE, a reading service, and the Library for the Blind. In 2003 she was a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Capital District Senior Issues Forum. Billie is survived by three loving sons, Mark C. Dye of Otego, N.Y., Christopher W. Dye (Mary) of Lancaster, Pa., and Paul A. Dye (Christine) of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Karen E. Dye Roos (Major Shannon) of Burke, Va., Adam W. Dye (Allison) of Nashville, Tenn., Bethany Dye Breisacher (David) of Paoli, Pa., Craig G. Dye (Emily) of Tucson, and William E. Dye (Raena) of Frankfort, N.Y.; and four great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Caroline, and Warren Dye, and Alexandra Breisacher. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 71 years; a brother, Alan Knott; and sister, Phyllis Knott Dangler. The family would like to thank the medical and Hospice staff and aides for their professional and loving care for Billie during the last few months of her life. There will be no viewing hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 16 Elsmere Ave., Delmar, NY, 12054 on Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. followed by inurnment in the church's columbarium. A reception will be held in the parish hall to greet the family and friends. In remembrance of Billie, those wishing may make contributions to St. Stephen's Church Memorial Fund (address above), the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services, Northeast Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) or WMHT/RISE. applebeefuneralhome.com
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Billie was a remarkable woman. We will never forget the reception she would get at the local grocery store from all the staff. A long wonderful ride. She will be missed
Duane Wilcox
June 14, 2019
My parents and family were members of St. Stephen's and long time friends of Billie's and Ernest's. Billie was such an inspiration to me personally. Her outlook was always so positive, and her "can-do" attitude was undeniable. Billie did God's work every day of her life and never let her challenges stand in the way. Long after my parents were gone, I kept in touch with Billie so I could continue to learn from her how to live life to the fullest. I miss her, but will visit her at St. Stephen's where she and Ernest lie alongside my parents. She lives on in my thoughts and my heart. I can only hope to be the woman she was.
Debbie Shaw Swietlik
May 20, 2019
Billie was the most AMAZING woman. I was always inspired by her perseverence and her forever positive attitude. She will be missed.
Don Shaw
May 19, 2019
Wonderful and amazing lady in every way
Gretchen Geurtze
May 19, 2019
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