Yvonne Dorr

Yvonne Dorr

Yvonne Dorr Obituary

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Yvonne D. Dorr 1937-2011 WEST ARLINGTON, VT Yvonne D. Dorr, 73, a resident of Route 313 West in West Arlington, passed away Wednesday May 25, 2011 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Yvonne was born in Bennington on December 19, 1937 the daughter of John and Gladys Neil Cross. She attended the one room school house in West Arlington and graduated from Arlington Memorial High School. Yvonne worked at the Wayside Country Store and then as a secretary for Attorney John Whalen, Mack Molding, Arlington High School and the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union. Yvonne was an avid reader, especially romance novels, enjoyed picnics, camping, flowers and flower gardening. She enjoyed her home and cherished times spent with her family. Yvonne was also very proud of being a Norman Rockwell model for many portraits. She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Richard Dorr of West Arlington, whom she married March 2, 1957, her children Brian Dorr and his wife Candace of Casa Grande, Arizona, Bruce Dorr and his wife Ginger of Austin, Texas, Jeff Dorr and his wife Jennifer of Pembroke, New Hampshire, Brenda Dunlop and her husband Buzz of Arlington, and Jennifer Downey and her husband Tim of Fernandina Beach, Florida, her sister Vivian Cross of West Arlington, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Yvonne will be held Saturday May 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Hanson-Walbridge Arlington Chapel Historic Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont. Rev. Kathleen Clark of the Federated Church of East Arlington will conduct the service. Interment will follow in the family lot in West Arlington Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held Saturday May 28, 2011 from 10 to 11 a.m. one hour prior to the service when the family will be in attendance. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Yvonne's memory may be made to the Martha Canfield Library, c/o Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home Arlington Chapel, P.O. Box 528 Arlington, Vermont 05250. To send the family personal email condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, Arlington Chapel, Historic Route 7A Arlington, Vermont.

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June 7, 2011

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June 1, 2011

Joan Hauck posted to the memorial.

May 31, 2011

Jill Merrow posted to the memorial.

June 7, 2011

Dear Jen and Tim and family,
We are saddened to learn of Yvonne's passing. She was a fabulous lady with a contageous smile and laughter. Our thoughts are with you all.
June (Novotny) & Tony Onorato

Joan Hauck

June 1, 2011

To Dick, all the family and Vivin,

It is with fond memories of our childhood climbing trees, playing with all the Wilcox kids, Gladys making "egg-in-a-hole" for breakfast, carting pails of cold water from the spring, sliding down hills in zero degrees and oh yes all the fun days of all of us riding to school together. We had a wonderful childhood and remained friends to this day. I always made a point of stoping for a visit when I came back to Vermont for a visit. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts, and prayers go out to all of you.

Joan M. Hauck, Charlotte NC

Jill Merrow

May 31, 2011

Jenn & Jeff,

So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady. It brought back lots of memories of years past. Thinking of you and sending hugs your way.

Lisa Ramos

May 31, 2011

Dear Jen, Tim and Family
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. So many fond memories of her growing up in West Arlington. Her wonderful smile and laugh will remain a memory forever. Thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.

Lisa Hoffman (Ramos)

Star & Don Gabrus

May 30, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dot Nellis

May 30, 2011

Dear Dick & Family,

Yvonne & I were good friends throughout Highschool. I am very sorry to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob & Dot (Keogh) Nellis

Christie Thomas

May 28, 2011

Dick, Vivian, and the Dorr family: So sorry for the grief that is in your hearts. Yvonne was a special lady with a smile that brightened the day of those around her. She is at home with The Father and will be missed by many.

May 27, 2011

Dear Dick & Family;

So sorry to hear of Yvonne's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat & Pat Perrott (Patty Grover)

Cindy Morrison

May 27, 2011

Jennifer, Tim and the entire Dorr families, I was sorry to read of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this very difficult time. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Dorothy Hill Manning

May 27, 2011

To the Dorr family, so sorry for your loss.She was a very sweet gal.My thoughts and prayers goes out to all.

Ginny Bacon

May 27, 2011

Dear Dorr Family and Vivian, my thoughts and prayers are with you all right now. It is so hard to loose a parent/spouse/sister. Your Mom was the nicest person. She will certainly be missed by so many.

May 27, 2011

To Brenda and the Dorr Family,
Yvonne had a big smile for Everyone and had a wonderful way of making you feel like you were her very best friend. May all your good memories help you through this time.
Cathy Harrington

Dennis and Brenda Pickering

May 27, 2011

Dear Dorr Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I don't think there was never a time when I saw Mrs. Door that she was not smiling. She was a very special person and will be missed by all.

Jeff and Cheryl Hard

May 27, 2011

Dick and Family,
Sorry to hear the loss of Yvonne. I always remember her to be one of the most pleasant people I knew. She will be missed by many people in Arlington.
We miss seeing people in Arlington
as we do not visit as often as we use to, and it saddens us to read about people we remember very well in our earlier lives.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Cheryl Hard

Shari Owens

May 27, 2011

Jen and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a warm and wonderful woman. You are in my prayers.
Shari (Militzer) Owens

May 27, 2011

One of the nicest ladies I have ever known. A fellow classmate who always smiled. We loved her so much. Heart felt sympathy to Dick and those great kids of hers.
Ernie & Marion White Creek NY

Jessa (Huckins) Hewes

May 27, 2011

Gram,
I have many great memories of spending time with you. You were a special person and you touched so many people with your infectious smile and warm personality. You were a very special woman and I feel blessed to be able to tell people that you were my grandma.
Now that you are home with our heavenly father, you aren't suffering anymore. You will always hold a part of my heart!! I love you and I am honored to have spent your last hours with you..
Gone but NEVER forgotten <3

Barbara & Gary Sweet

May 26, 2011

A super-nice woman.....that laugh, that smile...she will be missed.

Steve and Wendy (Hoyt) Perry

May 26, 2011

Mrs. Dorr always had a smile on her face and a caring thought for everyone. I always looked forward to seeing her. My best memory are of her and Mr. Dorr sitting on the front porch of their home. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Dorr family.

May 26, 2011

Dear Dorr Family,
Yvonne was the sweetest, thoughtful neighbor. We will always keep her in our hearts. We are here for you during this time of sadness.
The Menneto Family
West Arlington, Vermont

Mike Moran

May 26, 2011

Dorr Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find strength in each other through this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your friends at The Tech Group

Donna (Sherwin) Wojack

May 26, 2011

I attended high school with Yvonne and we were good friends. It was many years before I saw her again (our 50th class reunion)and she hadn't changed at all. She was still the sweet, happy and fun person that I remembered. I was so sorry to hear of her passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Julie and Dan Rosmus

May 26, 2011

Dorr family-
Dan and I send our prayers to all of you. Yvonne-what a wonderful person...so warm, inside and out. She will be missed.

May 26, 2011

Our thought and prayers to the Dorr family. I could never forget how caring Yvonne was and how my mom loved her. We always looked forward to her visits to W. Rutland. Never an ill word and always ready to laugh and smile. She will truly be missed.

Candace Dorr

May 26, 2011

Yvonne,
What a wonderful person you are and now you can truly watch over every one of your children like you always wanted to do.

Julie Hannan

May 26, 2011

My prayers go out to all of you. I will always remember Yvonne's truely genuine smile and love of life. May God bless her and all of you in this time of sorrow.

Ginny Waite-Hosley

May 26, 2011

Dear Dorr family, especially Jen, I am so saddened - my heart, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Your mom was such a lovely, happy person. I always remember her kindness and how she made me feel like a part of the family on those camping trips to Emerald Lake!

Jack & Kay Ritchie

May 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Yvonne will long be remembered. She always had a smile.

May 26, 2011

Our heart and thoughts go out to all the Dorr family. Yvonne was a sweet lady and I remember her as always having a smile.

Bob & Deb Brown

Melissa Squires

May 26, 2011

Many great memories of Yvonne....she was always a friendly, happy woman. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Melissa (Paustian) Squires

Terry Downey

May 26, 2011

To Dick, Jennifer and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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