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Dorothy C. 'Dottie' LaLonde

March 7, 2023

Dorothy C. 'Dottie' LaLondeDorothy C. "Dottie" LaLonde, 95, a life long resident of Clayton passed away Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023, at Samaritan Summit Village.

Dottie was born in Clayton November 23, 1927, daughter of William and Mary McKinley Powers. She was a graduate of Clayton High School and received her Registered Nurse license from Mercy School of Nursing in 1948.

On November 11, 1948 she married Bruce W. LaLonde at St. Mary's Church with Fr. George Racette officiating. Bruce, a line foreman for Niagara Mohawk, died January 2, 2001.

For a short while, Dottie worked as a part time RN at E. J. Noble, Alexandria Bay before staying home taking care of her family. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and was a member of St. Anne's Society and Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing in the Tuesday night Clayton Ladies Golf League. She was also an avid reader and bridge and shuffleboard player. Dottie loved the St. Lawrence River and all its people. She wintered for 15 years with her husband at Sarasota-Orange Acres and continued to go there for 10 years after he died.

She is survived by her daughter Mary Alice Bryant and husband Kenneth, Henderson and their children Christian (Samantha) Bryant, Halethorpe, MD, and Nichole (Matt) Galentine, Charleston, SC, and Shawn (Sophie) Bryant, Henderson; son Joseph F. LaLonde and his daughter Stephanie LaLonde, both in Ruskin, FL; granddaughter Christine Cooper, Ridgefield, CT; four great grandchildren, Oliver, Lucy, Eleanor "Norah", and Finley and two more are on the way; sister-in-law Linda LaLonde, Watertown; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with her parents and husband, Dottie was predeceased by two sons, James A. LaLonde, in infancy, and William B. LaLonde, daughter-in-law Diane LaLonde, and two brothers, Donald and Paul W. Powers.

The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 31, at 11AM at St. Mary's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery will be in the spring. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton and online condolences to her family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to St. Mary's Church, 521 James St., Clayton, NY 13624.

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#13 Kathy Keegan 2023-03-31 08:56
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. One of my favorite photos is of my mother’s small bridal shower with her “McKinley” and “Gillick” cousins in attendance. I think your mother was the last of the cousins. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Kathy
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#12 Lesley Heath McBride 2023-03-21 14:54
I'm sad to hear of your mom's passing. Your Dottie and my mom Dottie were great friends. She always made me smile. She was a very loving person with a big heart.
Lesley Heath McBride
Daughter of Richard and Doreen Furst Heath.
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#11 Rosanne Danega 2023-03-12 19:10
Mary, Joe and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. What a wonderful lady who was always smiling and enjoying life. Sorry we will be unable to attend her mass but know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to All, Richard and Rosanne
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#10 Judy Jacobs 2023-03-12 07:02
So sorry for your loss, Mary and family. You will always cherish memories with your mom and it’s wonderful you could be with her so often in her last years. What a wonderful life and beautiful matriarch! You are in our prayers, Mary. You will dearly miss mom, yet be happily distracted by those delightful kids snd grand babies!
Love, Judy and Walt Jacobs
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#9 Lisa Narrow 2023-03-11 07:53
So sorry for your loss Dorothy was a sweet lady. I will miss her.
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#8 Jack Schafer 2023-03-10 17:47
Joe & Mary. Sorry for your Loss.
The old gang is reunited !
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#7 Kathy Rosbrook 2023-03-10 13:18
Joe and family. So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I would see her at Summit Village when I was there visiting Dad and we always had a nice chat. She was so sweet. My deepest condolences to all ofvyou.
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#6 Lee Ann LaVanchard 2023-03-10 12:24
A very sweet lady, you always made me smile. My condolences to the family.
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#5 Lou/Rosie Montante 2023-03-10 09:30
Sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. Our deepest sympathy.
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#4 Kathy Evans 2023-03-10 07:41
I so enjoyed your mom. She was a great friend to my mom and to our family. She was a wonderful lady and a fixture in our community. I will certainly miss her and that cute little laugh of hers.
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