Dorothy Gardner Obituary

Age - 88

October 6, 2023

EAST FISHKILL, NY

EAST FISHKILL - Dorothy Jean Gardner, 88, died on October 6, 2023 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Poughkeepsie on March 9, 1935, she was the daughter of William and Daisy (Porter) VanVoorhis. Dottie has worked as a bank manager for several local banks including Fishkill National Bank, The Bank of New York and M&T Bank. She retired as the Vice President of Country Bank in Carmel. Dottie was a parishioner of St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction. She was also a member of the East Fishkill Seniors. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling and decorating for the holidays. On October 17, 1954 at St. Mary's Church in Poughkeepsie, Dottie married Clayton "Bud" Gardner who predeceased her on February 18, 2005. She was also predeceased by her son, Kevin, in 1996; her granddaughter, Haleigh in 1996; and her siblings, Rosemary Hill and her husband Lonnie, and William VanVoorhis, Jr. Dottie is survived by her daughters, Kelly Panzanaro and Karen Gardner Salvatore and her husband, Michael; her grandson, Joshua; and many nieces and nephews. "Today I'm ascending into heaven to be with my Lord and my loving family: my husband Clayton "Bud" Gardner (2005), my son Kevin J. Gardner (1986), and my granddaughter Haleigh (1996). My journey in life was filled with happiness, and sometimes heartache. My senior years were spent with friends at the East Fishkill Community Center; there we shared much laughter and a few tears. I thank you for your friendship. Sadly, I will miss the smiles of my beautiful Kelly, Karen, her husband Michael, and my most precious gift in life, Joshua. Those who know me will know what this means: Did I tell you today? No - but I'll tell you tomorrow. Joshua, you are a wonderful young man. To my nieces and nephews, I thank you for all of your kindness. To my close friends, I say "Until Tomorrow. " - Dottie Gardner Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. , 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10 am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment at Hopewell Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation. Please visit her Book of Memories at www. mchoulfuneralhome. com.

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