Buffalo, New York
STRATTON - Julie I. (Dopkin) Passed suddenly on December 12, 2009. Beloved wife of Michael; devoted mother of Samuel and Benjamin. She is survived by mother Molly Dopkin and father Brian (Patti) Dopkin; her mother and father-in-Law Greg and Rosalyn Grosvenor; also survived by her sister Amy (Andrew) Little, her brother Joseph Dopkin, her nephew Ryan Little, her Aunt Cathy Morgan and husband Bill, and her Uncle Steve Dopkin and Aunt Florence. Julie was a devoted wife and mother. Caring for her family was her main priority which brought great pride and joy to her. She created a loving home for family while enjoying her passion for gourmet cooking and gardening. After graduation from Amherst High School, Julie continued her higher education at Buffalo State College ultimately completing her Masters Degree with Magna Cum Laud Honors. Julie's determination to help people in need allowed her to devote herself to volunteer at the Niagara Speech and Hearing Clinic, care for adults with special needs through People Inc. She also supported seniors with dementia. She was also a private tutor to many students. In 2003 at the Cantalician for Learning Center, Julie started her professional career as a Special Education Teacher. She then worked in Administration as the Evaluations Coordinator helping to place children with special needs. In her devotion to the Cantalician Center, Julie was creating a program to service children with autism. There will be a Memorial Service at 11 AM on Saturday, December 19th at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stratton Family Memorial fund at any Key Bank location.
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
I remember her from Amherst Central High School. We always talked online. She is a very special friend of mine. She understood what it´s like to be deaf and is very patient with me back in high school. I do miss her a lot.
Jacob Shia
July 15, 2025 | Friend
Julie, you are always in my thoughts. Your calm presence and friendship is forever missed.
Melissa Millet
December 12, 2023 | Cheektowaga, NY | Friend
Missing your warm smile. The way you always were a mother to me. Missing the possibilities of how everything would have been different. Hope you and Mom, and Vanessa are having the time of your lives. Love you to infinity.
Amy Dopkin
December 11, 2023 | Buffalo, NY | Family
Thinking about all of you in Julie's family. Lots of love to you all, and to Julie. I hope she is having a beautiful journey
Jennifer Corinna
December 11, 2023 | Cary, NC
Remembering Julie...and my love for Molly and Amy. Feeling deep regret for "not being there" for them as I was in the middle of my own grief and confusion.
Anonymous
February 15, 2016
Julie is in my thoughts every day. She was an amazing, kind, remarkable woman and a true friend.
Melissa Miller
April 25, 2012
Julie continues to be a part of my thoughts and prayers each day. She was a true friend and is dearly missed.
January 12, 2012
As Valentine's day approaches I hope you all know how much you are loved and in prayers. Julie was such a caring,loving person & Valentine's Day is just another day we will remember her love for others
February 07, 2011
For all of the Dopkin and Stratton family, my family will never forget the light that Julie shined on our two children while they attended CCL on Eggert. I had the chance to work with her in 2008 and I enjoyed talking with her on breaks. She was always smiling and a truly loving & giving person & wonderful mom. Her memory lives on with our family and all of the people she has touched. I pray for your families always. She is an angel whose light will always shine.
Jacqueline Harrison
December 11, 2010 | Buffalo, NY