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Dorothy Tomkins Obituary
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday (October 24) at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. A memorial service will then be held at 3:00 p.m., officiated by Fr. James Fennessey. Masks and proper social distancing will be required for attendance of services, if you have questions, please contact the funeral home.
Kindly consider a donation in Dot's memory to the American Heart Association by visiting www.heart.org
Dot was born in Geneva on April 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Carley and Mary Alice (Putnam) Rouse Sr., and graduated from Geneva High School. She was married to Keith Tomkins on February 9, 1963, and they began their family on Route 336. She was the neighborhood babysitter, and often had a house full of busy children. Dot had worked as the manager of the lobby shop at Geneva General Hospital for 22 years until her retirement.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Keith; her children Karen (Doug) Bush of Farmington, Gary (Susan) Tomkins of Clifton Springs and Brian (Crystal) Tomkins of Waterloo; her grandchildren Ryan Bush, Justin (Lisa) Tomkins, Zackary and Nickolas Tomkins; her brothers Carley "Sonny" Rouse Jr., Richard (Judy) Rouse, all of Waterloo; a host of nieces and nephews; and her lifelong friend, Bonnie "Butter" Jones of Waterloo.
Dot was preceded in death by her siblings Donald, Eddie and Patty; and by a sister-in-law, Carol.
For additional information, please contact Covert Funeral Home at 607-869-3411 or visit www.covertfuneralhome.com
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Lara Turbide
October 23, 2020
My thoughts and condolences to Keith and the whole family. I worked for many years at Finger Lakes Health - Geneva General Hospital with Dorothy. She had a great smile, contagious laugh, and a true dedication to our patients, families and fellow employees. She was often the first welcome for patients and families and was the HEART of the GGH Lobby Shop. On behalf on Finger Lakes Health, the Geneva General Hospital Auxiliary and so many whose days she brightened, we send our sympathy. She loved to joke with hospital President and CEO, Jim Dooley, and even though there was a coffee maker right in his office, he always chose to get his coffee at the Lobby Shop to start his day supporting the shop and engaging in witty banter with Dorothy. I hope you find strength in one another and your memories of such a special lady.
Lara Turbide
American Heart Association
October 23, 2020
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Gary and Debby Ditzell
October 23, 2020
Our sincerest sympathy to Keith and family. May she Rest In Peace. Many great memories of Dot❤
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