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John J. Dootz

John Dootz Obituary

Dootz, John J. BAR HARBOR, Maine John J. Dootz, Bar Harbor, 61, died September 20, 2010 in Augusta, Maine. Native of Delmar, he resided in Rochester, Slingerlands and Bar Harbor. John attended St. Thomas and Bethlehem Schools, Hudson Valley, RPI and the University of Maine at Orono. He worked for the NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, as a teacher in Albany, and for the Acadia National Park Service. He was a US Marine Corps and Maine National Guard veteran. John was beloved father of Peter Dootz (Brenda); brother of Stephen Dootz, Thomas Dootz (Michele), Brian Dootz and Diane Dootz Buckland (Martin); loving uncle and great uncle. John was the son of the late John and Elva Dootz of Delmar. John is remembered for his creative intellect and passion for science. A great teacher and accomplished craftsman, he loved apiary, architectural drafting and construction. John dedicated his free time to building a home on his land on Mt. Desert Island where memorable family summers were spent. A Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 1 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Delmar. Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday, September 30, 5-7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar. Interment in Bar Harbor. Donations may be sent to Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve, PO Box 208, Seal Harbor, ME, 04675.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for John Dootz

13 Entries

Rob Longley

October 19, 2010

John was a true original and I feel honored to have been able to call him a friend.

October 8, 2010

To John, I miss you and am so very sorry you are gone from this world. God is with you now this I know. Susan Lynch

Wesley Storer

October 6, 2010

So sorry to hear about John. We will miss him greatly. He was a loving, kind friend with a great curiosity about life.

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Mark and Janice Mendel

October 2, 2010

So sorry to hear about John's death. It was truly a pleasure to have known John and I remember all the fun times growing up together. He definitely was a unique individual. May God bless you all and comfort you in this sad time.

Barb & Fred Veltman

October 1, 2010

So sorry to hear of John's passing. Hoping that your many memories will sustain you all during this difficult time.

Janet Mattox

September 30, 2010

I'm so very, very sorry. I felt disbelief at learning of John's death, because although I knew he was ill, I didn't know how ill, and .... there was probaby some denial too, because he was such a vital person always, so full of curiosity, so ready to add his ideas to a conversation. He was a talented artist -- I think I remember him showing me a beautiful drawing of the house he wanted to build way back in high school. He wrote beautifully too. And he could tell a story such that it was happening right then and there. A nice memory I have of recent years is walking with him along the rail trail in Slingerlands from behind his apartment way out toward Voorheesville. And he told me about the history of the Bender melon -- and tied it into so much other history. He bemoaned the tearing up of the tracks -predicting it would be regretted, rail providing such relatively cheap transport. Another memory... when I was 27 and recovering from heart surgery in a hospital in NYC, John somehow made it down and persuaded the recovery room staff to back off their no flower policy, and I was given three beautiful yellow roses. How I loved looking at their beauty and beyond to the facade of St. John the Divine and Harlem... That was John, so often doing the unexpected. I liked being in his living spaces -- the old books, the artwork and photos on the wall, the kettle on the stove. He spoke of Peter with love and pride from the get go. I'm so happy he was able to be at Peter and Brenda's wedding, but it's very hard to accept that there weren't more dreams realized for John... I will miss him much always.

Laurie Ammerman

September 30, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about Johnny. We all had some great times with him over the years - he will be missed. Please let me know if you need anything. God bless. -Laurie Ammerman

September 29, 2010

I remember John from St. Thomas and BCHS. He was a great person when he and i were young. He certainly did great things after high school. I remember his ability to make people happy with humor. RIP John--dennis klim

September 28, 2010

I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of John. What a great person. I can remember living at the house in delmar and John coming over and just joking around and laughing with him.
My sympathy to all of you. Wish I could be there for you Diane and family. Love your cousin Lisa Kristofik

Paul Zimmerman

September 28, 2010

I'll miss my cuz (cousin) John! We always had a great time when our families got together. My mom & John's dad were brother & sister. Wish we could be there on October 1. Our sympathy to the rest my cousins. Love Paul & Debbie

September 28, 2010

The Dootz family has always had a special place in the hearts of the Hannmanns. We share many fond memories of Charles Blvd., the apple trees in our backyard, Bethlehem Central Schools,unfortuantely the fort,Spot, Duke, Slingerlands, Strawberry Festivals, all the neighbors, and the list goes on. John (Johnny) was the oldest kid on the block, very smart, had a great sense of humor, and was very sentimental. His young passing is so unfair. He will be missed tremendously.
Anita

Tricia Simmons

September 28, 2010

My sympathies to all of you. I knew Johnny was ill but i guess i didn't realize how ill. He was always so much fun to be around and I will miss him greatly. Hopefully, memories of him will help you in this time of sorrow.

Love, Cousin Tricia Simmons (Collins)

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