Dorothy Kirkby Obituary

Age - 76

October 6, 2023

Buffalo, MO

Dorothy E. Kirkby, 76, of Buffalo, MO, passed away October 3, 2023. She was born December 19, 1946, in New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada, to William and Jessie Kirkby. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Laurie Hunte and Louise Bartholomew; her grandchildren; and many other family members. A celebration of

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