Lakeville: Passed peacefully at her home on April 23, 2018 at age 88. Predeceased by her husband Edward “Grumpy” Krause. Survived by son Bob (Michele) Krause of Livonia, stepson Edward (Dorothy) Krause of Henrietta, and stepdaughters; Joan Jobes of Rochester and Lois Reese of West Henrietta. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dottie was born in Rochester, NY on October 30, 1929. She married Edward “Grumpy” Krause and they lived on Conesus Lake for many years. Dottie was a retiree of Gannett Newspapers where she worked for over 20 years. After she retired she was very active in the community and volunteered in many ways, including being a foster grandparent at the Livonia Central School, helping the disabled at the Doty Building in Geneseo, NY, serving as a greeter at St. Matthew Catholic Church, and she was a long time member of the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post Auxiliary.
Friends may call on Friday, April 27th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where her funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 28th, at 2pm. Burial to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Shelly Road, Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
RIP Dottie. Enjoy your reunion with Grumpy! You will be missed immensely !
Dorothy was a Senior Companion at the Doty Bldg. for many years. She always had such a beautiful smile. Our individuals looked forward to seeing “Gramma Dorothy.” She was greatly missed when she decided to retired from the senior companion program by both her individuals and other “Gramma’s. My condolences to her family.
Our most heartfelt condolences to Dorothy’s family. We will miss her friendship and humor. She was Barb Horgan’s, dear friend for many years and she’s heartbroken by her loss. They so enjoyed going out to eat together.
May the memories of her long life and peaceful passing console her many friends and family.
We will miss eating dinner with you at St Timothy’s Church. I remember when you lived next door from Uncle Walt God bless you, John and Shirley Schlosser
Dorothy was so sweet and loving when she greeted at the 4:30 Mass. It was especially moving in the way she greeted the children. We will miss her. Our condolences to her family.
Dorothy was a wonderful and faithful presence at the 4:30 Mass at St. Matthew Church. She was humble and a very good person. We will miss her a lot. Our condolences to Michelle and Bob and family.
R.I.P. Dear Dorothy,
We will miss your sweet self in the Livonia pool.