Dorothy-Park-Obituary

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Dorothy Dent Park

Ithaca, New York

Oct 8, 1912 – Jun 18, 2016 (Age 103)

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BORN
October 8, 1912
DIED
June 18, 2016
AGE
103
LOCATION
Ithaca, New York

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Dorothy Dent Park died quietly in her home in Ithaca, New York, on Saturday, June 18, 2016 among her family and devoted staff and nurses dedicated to her care and well-being. Dorothy, so named by her mother from the Greek meaning "God's Gift," was born October 8, 1912 in Raleigh, North Carolina,...

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Blessed Remembrance of Miss Dorothy , on the 3 year Anniversary of Her passing and going to Her Glory. Fond thoughts and Love for the Family and Friends. Especially Elizabeth Park Fowler

So sorry to hear of Dottie's passing she was a Grand Lady and a Dear, Dear friend for most of my life and loved very much. I shall hold her in my Heart for eternity . So proud to have known her and her family for some great memories as a young boy. My condolences to her family , may you continue with all the wonderful things she has done , I know she was proud of you all .

On behalf of Meredith College, I send our heartfelt condolences to Adelaide and Roy, Jr. and the rest of the Park family. Dorothy was a very special Meredith Angel and her legacy at Meredith continues. She and your family will continue to be in our thoughts.

Dorothy Park's legacy is visible in so many places across our community. Right down the road from my house is the Dorothy and Roy Park Pet Adoption Center, a celebrated no-kill facility that puts compassion first. (That's where my dog She-Ra came from.) In the hills above my home is the Park Preserve, protecting beaver dams and headwaters streams to Six Mile Creek and Cayuga Lake. Everywhere we go in Ithaca, Dorothy's thoughtful vision is present, alive and vibrant, every day. Amazing. You...

Dear Adelaide and Alicia,
And extended family,
I send my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
I wish you Peace in the knowledge that you have been one hundred percent in supporti of Dotty 's wonderful and examplotory life.
I am honored I got to know her as Alicia's dear grandmother , loving great grand dotty to Anneke and Thijs and happy I got to see her share her humor with Adelaide.
I n light of our imminent trip to Holland I send my regrets for not being present at...

My condolences go out the family for your loss. I never had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Park, but did work closely with her late husband Roy during my Cornell days working with Roy annually on the Durland Lecture. We'd meet each year up in the Tower Club to get Roy's input on the speaker, guest list and other details. Then I'd drive with Roy in one of his nice cars to go pick up the speaker from their private planes on the Ithaca airport tarmac (no security concerns then) Thanks so much to...

Dear Roy, My condolences on the loss of your mother. What an amazing and fulfilling long life she led. I think of you fondly when recalling our relationship when I was still at Y&R, and wish you all good things. John G. Miller

My sympathy to you Adelaide. It sounds like Dorothy lived an amazing life and that she was a source for your creative and engaged spirit.

Thoughts and prayers to all the family. I met Dorothy when she would pick her grand daughter Alicia up from preschool. Always paused to find out how everyone's day had been.