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Maude Dorch Obituary
Rochester: On August 18th 2008, at the age of 88, Maude Lue Dorch passed away at her home surround by her family and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her only two sons, Brisker (AKA Billy) Dorch and Paul Dorch; five brothers, Shuford, Harold, Frank, Roy and Arcephus Knight. Maude leaves to cherish her memory three sisters, Miama McGirt, Willie Dell O'Neil and Odessa Kellam. She leaves five grandchildren, Patrick, Paul Jr., Paula, Patricia and Lakeitha Dorch; three great-grandchildren, Kyle Wilson, Princeton and Selena Dorch; one great-great-grandson, Nazhier Wilson; five nieces, Lessie Kelly, Nellie Ruth Adams, Homie Lee, Emma and Mamie Knight; one nephew, James Wright Jr.; and one great niece, Vonda Jones; and one great nephew, Mark Coney. Maude, your never ending smile will be missed!!
Friends may call Saturday 10 AM-12 Noon at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels, Inc., 109 West Ave. Memorial Service Saturday 2:00 PM at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 880 St. Paul St.
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Princeton Dorch
January 28, 2025
Grandma I truly miss you and wish you was here I love you
Princeton Dorch
July 14, 2024
Grandma I continue to think of you miss you so much keep watching over me please give dad a hug for me
Princeton Boobie Dorch
August 14, 2023
Grandma I you and always cherish our memories we had together wish you was here to be with us til this day love always boobie
Cris Williamson
August 23, 2008
Sister Dorch has been a hard worker for Jehovah's kingdom interests. People everywhere in the area knew her. she certainly made a good name with Jehovah and set a pattern for all of us through her life and changing circumstances.
Kitt (Noyes) Wood
August 23, 2008
I was in the Central Congregation with Sister Dorch when I was between the ages of 6-9. I remember fondly our family spending time with her. I've seen her over the years at conventions, and she always remembered me. I look forward to getting to know her better in the Paradise when we will never have to grieve the death of our loved ones again. May Jehovah comfort your family with his holy spirit and through the brotherhood!
Lorri Smith
August 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dorch family. Sis. Dorch touched many lives and she will be greatly missed. Patrick, I have such fond memories of working out in street work with your Grandmother she was always so encouraging. May Jehovah give you the strength to endure.
Love,
The Smith Family
Jodi Sanchez
August 23, 2008
I only had the priviledge to know Miss Maude for a short time in her life. She touched my heart in that short time, and it was so obvious how she touched the lives of others, especially her wonderful family. What a great testament of the love of our Lord. I only wished I could have known her longer. My wishes for peace and comfort to the family, but especially to Patrick, Paul, Princeton, and Lessie.
Stacy Cleveland (Gray)
August 22, 2008
Sister Dorch was a fine example of being tireless in Jehovah's work. Since my pre-teen years, she's never let up. We can be reassured that Jehovah is not unrighteous so as to forget her works and the love she showed for his name. (Hebrews 6:10)
My condolences to all the family
Lorraine Patterson
August 22, 2008
Sister Dorch was always a great encouragement to me. I've known her all my life. And she has always told it like it was. She was ALWAYS honest. And she will be missed. May Jehovah bless the family and always keep them in his care. Patrick you have always took good care of her. Dresses and hats and shoes to match. Love ya, Lorraine Mcknight Patterson.
Gale Bradley
August 22, 2008
We will miss you very much, but most of us who love you know that we have the hope of seeing you again.
Gwen Bell-Taylor
August 22, 2008
Sister Dorch was very much loved and will be missed. My sympathy goes out to the family.
Deborah Bell
August 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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