James (Jim) J. Dorr passed March 16, 2022 at 90 years old in Payson, Arizona.

He was born May 1, 1931, to Joseph F. Dorr and Catherine LaRock Dorr in Rochester, NY. He is survived by his brother Darwin (Stephanie) Dorr, his son, Peter (Kathryn) Dorr, and grandchildren Charles Dorr, Brandon Dorr, Nicole Mulvey, Courtney Cox, Kory Denman Dorr, Benjamin Paul Dorr and Christopher Dorr.

Jim attended Webster High School. After leaving school he tried several jobs, and then chose a career in the construction industry, primarily driving professionally. Jim was proud of the fact that he drove millions of miles in his career and never received a moving violation.

After he retired from the construction industry, he tried a very different form of transportation, driving a school bus for special needs children. He was somewhat surprised that he loved it and he was very successful and effective with the children. He confided that he was a big kid himself and he could think like a kid. For example: he gave each child on the bus a name and a job consistent with the name. One youngster received the name, “Deer Stalker”, and it was his job to sit in the right front seat and be on the lookout for deer in the roadway and call them out to Jim so he could drive accordingly.

People responded positively to Jim for his warmth, friendliness and sense of humor. He made friends easily and was known as a giver. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who were in need.
Jim lived about half of his working life in upstate NY, especially in the Finger Lakes region, and half in the Phoenix, AZ area. In the spring of 2021, when he was living in Honeoye, he decided to move back to Payson, Arizona. At the age of 90, he drove himself across the country with nary a mishap.

However, toward the end of his life he expressed the wish to be buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Honeoye, along with other family members. His family is incredibly pleased that Jim’s wish could be realized.

Friends and family are invited to call from 10AM-12PM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street, in Honeoye, NY, where Jim’s Memorial Service will immediately follow at 12PM.  Interment will immediately follow his memorial service at Lakeview Cemetery on Co. Road 36 in Honeoye, NY.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.