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1943
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2018
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Brenda Dotterer Obituary
Beacon - Brenda Lou Dotterer, a lifelong local area resident, died at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was 74.
Daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Hickman) Duro, she was born on February 11, 1943. On July 22, 1962, she married George O. Dotterer, Jr. in Beacon. Brenda was predeceased by George on October 13, 2003.
Brenda will be remembered for her caring spirit. She was a selfless, generous, and loving person who always put the needs of others before her own. Throughout the years, she cared for many children as a foster parent. As a volunteer, she managed the Nifty-Thrifty thrift shop in Fishkill. For many years, she worked as a nurse's aide at Morningside Manor in Fishkill.
She is survived by her son, George Dotterer, III and his wife Christiane of Sterling, VA; her son, Thomas Dotterer and his wife Donna of Craryville; her daughter, Suzanne Speziale and her husband John of Fishkill; her son, Dave Dotterer and his wife Linda of Parkton, MD; her grandchildren, Stephanie Dotterer, Eric Dotterer, Clara Dotterer, Samantha Williams and her husband Matt, Dylan Dotterer, Anthony Speziale, Julianne Speziale, Amanda Dotterer, Emily Dotterer, Andrew Dotterer, Asya Morey, and Amber MacArthur; seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Dawn Barrack & her husband William of Florida; and many other relatives & friends. She is also survived by Natasha Antona, whom she considered a granddaughter.
In addition to her husband and parents, Brenda was also predeceased by her daughter, Beth Dotterer, as well as her sister, Karen Dagget.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 7 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 8 at the funeral home, followed by interment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice or Beacon Animal Rescue Foundation. Please visit Brenda's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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Darin Murray
January 9, 2018
What can I say about my aunt Brenda? She was a lovely person and helped me out a lot when I was a kid. I used to love going to her house and playing with my cousins. I miss those times very much. I wish we didn't lose touch these last years. To Suzanne, Thomas, George and Dave you have my deepest condolences! I just heard about her passing today or I would have been at the service.
Rosalie Malouf Nicholls
January 8, 2018
I am sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Brenda and I were childhood friends. I know that she is at peace and with her family in heaven.
Darlene Dunay Dosio
January 7, 2018
Dear Family of Brenda:
I am so sorry to have learned of Brenda's passing. She was my neighbor on North St. for several years. I was friends with her sister, Karen, and was always fond of the Duro family. We had many good laughs together. Brenda was always a very kind and loving person.
Rosalie Malouf Nicholls
January 7, 2018
Sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. We grew up together in Beacon and went to school together. May Brenda find eternal peace. Amen.
Darlene Mezgerweir
January 7, 2018
I will cherish all the memories I have with you when I was growing up. You were an awesome and caring person. I will always remember you saying you were Matilda when I answered the phone. I love and miss you very much Mrs. Dotterer. Be at peace.
Rosalie Barrack
January 7, 2018
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family of Brenda Dotterer. Brenda was a very giving person and lived her life in service to others. May she rest in peace and comfort.
Diane and John Brangan
January 6, 2018
Suzanne,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have spent so many years devoted to caring for your Mom and attending to every detail to make her feel comfortable. You are also a giving person, like her, selflessly caring for others. Your Mom must be so proud to have raisied such a lovely person. She is smiling down from heaven, watching over you and the rest of her family, and is in peace now. Remember she will always be with you, in your heart, and by your side - just as you were for her.
Fondly,
The Brangan Family
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