Dorothy V. Connor

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Red Bank, New Jersey

Dorothy Connor Obituary

Dorothy V. Connor

AGE: 90 • formerly of Fair Haven

Dorothy V. Connor, 90, formerly of Fair Haven, died Monday, June 10, 2013 at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation in Shrewsbury. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Daniel and Marie (Moran) McDonald. She was a life member of the Fair Haven Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a longtime communicant of the Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven. Dorothy retired after 25 years' service as a waitress with Eastern Innkeepers. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

Dorothy is predeceased by her parents, sisters, Margaret, Dolores and Gertrude; her brother, Charles; son, James T. Connor; and in August 2007 by her husband of 60 years, James W. Connor. She is survived by her sons, John D. and wife Tina of Howell, Michael and wife Dale of Fair Haven, and Timothy D. and wife Lori of Ivorytown, CT; daughters, Dolores "Dee" Morrissey and husband David of Tinton Falls, and Patricia "Trish" DePonti and husband Steven of Red Bank; daughter-in-law, Nancy Connor; sister, Patricia Davis of FL; grandchildren, James T. Jr. and wife Erica, Tobey, Brian and wife Jill, Erin and husband Shawn, Timothy, Christina, John D. Jr., Steven, Matthew and wife Stacie, Shannon and husband Christopher, Allison, Kyle, Christopher and Mikayla; and great-grandchildren, Terrence James, Hailey, Tyler, Thomas, Logan, Emma, Lindsey, Max and Addie.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful people at Meridian Nursing Home in Shrewsbury. For five and a half years, Madelyn, Juliette, Paula and many others gave our mother such wonderful love and care. We are forever grateful.

Our mother was a warm, funny, caring mom and a loyal friend to so many. We will miss her forever but smile every moment we think of her.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. & 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made in Dorothy's memory to the Ladies Auxiliary of Fair Haven Fire Department, 645 River Rd. Fair Haven, NJ 07704, or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater NJ Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07934. Please visit Dorothy's memorial website available at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Asbury Park Press from Jun. 12 to Jun. 14, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Connor

9 Entries

Jeanne McDermott

June 17, 2013

To Aunt Dot's Family. She was a great lady and will be missed. Always enjoyed her company, she and Mom were great friends
God be with you at this very sad time, and always.
With Love, Jeanne and Geff

Richard Brister

June 14, 2013

To all the Connor's, I am sorry for your loss. RIP Dot.

Shannon and Christopher Brett

June 13, 2013

We will miss you so much grandma and the memories we have shared I will always think about. Your warm smile and how cheerful you always were. We love you so much!

June 13, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences and may you find comfort in our Heavenly Father's promise at Isaiah 65:17,22-24.

June 13, 2013

John, Dee, Trish, Mike, and Tim, Words cannot express my sympathy to you all. Aunt Dot was such a very dear and special person in my life and in the lives of all that knew her. She always smiled, laughed, hugged, cared, and was so wonderful to me and my siblings. Whenever I say she was my favorite, my sisters all say, Mine too!. With the loss of our Mom just a few months ago, we know what you are going through. It is a difficult time, but all the great memories are yours to cherish forever. We were all blessed to have Aunt Dot in our lives and you all especially. I loved her so much and I love you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 12, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss.

John McIlray and Susie McIlray Hudson, Scottsdale, AZ

Joe Davis

June 12, 2013

Safely Home for Aunt Dot
I am home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
There is still work waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in God?s own land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Ah, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Rest in Peace with Uncle Jim and Jim, Gran and your siblings. I am glad Mom was able to spend time with you recently. Love, Joe, Liz and Daniel

Gail McDaniel

June 12, 2013

Ti the entire Conner family, so sorry for you loss, prayers send your way.

Sharon (Egeland) Gilbert

June 12, 2013

Have many fond memories of growing up on Fair Haven Road and the Connor family were our neighbors on Haggers Lane. Mrs. Connor was a cheerful, kind and generous lady who managed quite nicely to raise her large family in a rather small home. I know she will be missed so very much by her children and their families and by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Fondly,
Sharon and Lynn Gilbert

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