Judith E. Dove

AUBURN #- Judith E. Dove, 66, of West Lake Road, Auburn died Thursday at University Hospital, Syracuse, following a brief illness. Judy was born in New York City September 13, 1943. The daughter of James A. Lares and Beatrice Burnash Lares, she was a graduate of Auburn's Mount Carmel High School. Judy was a member of the graduating class of 1964 from St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She retired from Auburn Memorial Hospital following 25 years of service as the Nurse Manager of One North. During her career Mrs. Dove served on many boards and organizations within the community. She had currently served on the boards of Options for Independence and Evergreen Heights Adult Care Facility. Judy enjoyed living on Owasco Lake, was an avid reader, a gourmet cook and enjoyed entertaining. She had a love of animals, not only her pets, but she also found time to volunteer with the local SPCA. Although she had retired, she continued to advocate for others and was a Cayuga County Ombudsman serving the residents at Howd's Nursing Home. Judy is survived by her husband, William C. Dove, two daughters, Laurie Didio with Rick Piccolo, and Beth Lattimore and her husband, Sean, all of Auburn, and their father, James Didio; a stepdaughter, Lois Porten and her husband, Gary ('Chris'), of Auburn, a stepson, William Dove, of Colorado, a sister, Janine (David) Donaghy, of Syracuse; a brother, James (Aubrey) Lares, of Port Byron, four grandchildren, Sydney and Sean Lattimore Jr., and Virginia and Chris Porten; and four nieces and nephews, Kevan, Timothy and Tess Donaghy, and Lacie Lares. She is also survived by dear friends Jeanne Kuhfta and Linda Jones. In addition to her parents, Judy was predeceased by a sister, Jacalyn Lares. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Alphonsus Church. Friends are invited to call on the family 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St. A private burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming will be held for the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA, 41 York St., Auburn, or Options for Independence, 75 Genesee St.. Auburn, or Evergreen Heights Adult Care Facility, 8939 Oakland St., Weedsport, NY. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.