| Obituary For Kathleen E. Dorman at Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. |
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 Kathleen E. Dorman, 63 1021 Chapel Street Oneida died peacefully Thursday morning December 31, 2009 at Oneida Healthcare Facility surrounded by her loving family.
Kathleen was born on April 16, 1946 in Rockville Centre, NY the daughter of William and Eleanor (Aspell) Knipper. She had been a resident of the area for the past 34 years.
She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, NY and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Molloy College in Rockville Centre. She also received a Master’s Degree in Counseling from SUNY Oswego.
Kathleen was employed by Oneida City School District as a kindergarten teacher at Durhamville Elementary for 21 years retiring in June 2009.
She was a member of St. Helena’s Church Sherrill, the President of the Sherrill Kenwood Free Library, the League of Women Voters, a participant in the Relay for Life and a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority.
Surviving are four sons and a daughter-in-law; Michael and Tracy Dorman of Madison, Tom Dorman of Avon, CO, Brian Dorman of Grand Island, NY and Ben Dorman of Wrightsville Beach, NC, two daughters and sons-in-law; Susan and Josh Hourihan of Jersey City, NJ and Katie and Greg Ferrier of Cambridge, MA, four sisters and three brothers-in-law; Eileen and Ray Shirtz of Batavia, Rosemary and Kevin Confrey of Baldwin, NY, Nora Findley of Clayton, GA and Sharon and David Mallard of Cranston, RI, a grandson, Owen Hourihan and several nieces and nephews.
She enjoyed teaching, reading and vacations with her family. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday January 4, 2010 from St. Helena’s Catholic Church with Rev. William Mesmer officiating. Friends are invited and may call 2-4 and 6-9 PM Sunday at the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida. Memorial Contributions may be made to Sherrill Kenwood Free Library 543 Sherrill Road Sherrill, NY 13461.
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| | I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Dorman''s passing. She was our next door neighbor on Frances Street in Canastota many years ago. My mother (Emily Hicks) just passed on December 10th so I know how you are all feeling and my prayers are with you. | | | Posted by: Elizabeth Hicks Sellwood | Email: esellwood@windstream.net | Tuesday, January 05, 2010 | | |
| | | My thoughts are with you, Ben and Brian, and the rest of the Dorman family. Your mom was such a sweet person, and I''ll always remember one of last times I saw her when she was at my parents house for "girls night" after my mom was diagnosed w/ cancer. I''ll also never forget how she didn''t get mad at me when I came over to your house in high school (no parents of course ;)) and broke BOTH my toes going up your stairs ;). My prayers are with your family. ~Jermain | | | Posted by: Jermain Snyder | Email: jermain.snyder@yahoo.com | Tuesday, January 05, 2010 | | |
| | | My deepest symapathy goes out to the Dorman family. I new Mrs. Dorman growing up and she was one of the most kindest person I new and an amazing mother. You will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time. | | | Posted by: Mark Foster | Email: cw27foster@aol.com | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | Our Sympathy goes out to the Dorman Family. We knew Mrs. Dorman through school. Our children attended Durhamville Elem School, and I help out at school with different things. She was a great person. The Cook Family. | | | Posted by: Denise Cook | Email: fcook315@gmail.com | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | I had the great gift of knowing your Mom since her arrival in Canastota. We taught together at he Verona Beach school and remained friends over the years. I always felt happy when I would run into her while in Sherrill. She had the amazing ability to wipe away the years and make a person feel like a beloved friend. I am very sorry to hear about her death but I am sure that God has taken her into his arms and welcomed a truly genuine , loving , and beautiful person. She - was very proud of her life''s accomplishment - her six children.. She never missed a chance to talk about terrific children while flashing that beautiful smile. She will be sorely missed. Dorothy J Clarke | | | Posted by: Dorothy Clarke | Email: dorothyjclarke@gmail.com | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | Although I was never fortunate enough to meet Kathy I often heard, from her sister Eileen, what a wonderful and courageous person she was. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. May you find peace in knowing that you shared your life and your love with this special lady.
With love and respect, Crystal
| | | Posted by: Crystal Hawley | Email: chawley@smhawley.com | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | Kathy, was an amazing person, mother, and friend. I am blessed to have known her for most of my young life, and her presence will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Dorman/Knipper family. | | | Posted by: Britt Davis | Email: jbrittdavis2@homtail.com | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | I just want to send my deepest sympathy to the Dorman family. I am so sorry to hear about Kathy''s passing, she was a wonderful woman. My prayers are with all of you. | | | Posted by: Emily Fobare DeMarche | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | To the Dorman kids:
I''m so sorry that your mom didn''t have longer on this earth. I don''t need to tell you what a supermom she was. She juggled it all...family, friends, career, and volunteer work. My mom always said that when something needs doing, go to the busiest person you know. That''s the person who will help you. That was your mom! I am thankful to have called her my friend. I only wish I lived closer to pay my last regards in person. May your hearts and the hearts of all who knew and loved her heal quickly, for that surely would be her unselfish wish.
With love and sympathy,
Shawn (and Dennis) Alder
Suffolk, Virginia | | | Posted by: Shawn Alder | Email: salder622@verizon.net | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | To all our aunts, uncles and cousins, especially the Dormans, we''re so sorry that we couldn''t be there with you during Aunt Kathy''s last days. She was always so much fun to be around at our family reunions and holidays and we will miss her so much. All our love, thoughts and prayers are with her now and with you too. | | | Posted by: Heather & Mike Orlandi | Email: heathero728@aol.com | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | Thanks to your mom, the teachers in the Oneida School District will have a better life. Your mom was instrumental in negotiations that led to several contracts with improved working conditions. She was a pleasure to work with, but much more than that, a wonderful person. She will be missed greatly. | | | Posted by: Tom Donegan | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | I am so sorry to hear that Kathy has gone. Kathy''s calm and easy demeanor made her a joy and a pleasure to be around and gave her many, many friends through out her life. I join my love and prayers with those of so many others, wishing all her family peace and comfort through this hard time. | | | Posted by: Kathy King (Ross) | Email: katharineking@cox.net | Monday, January 04, 2010 | | |
| | | Kathy, my time knowing you was far to short, but YOUR courage has guided me and I can only aspire to be as graciousas you have been. You were my secret santa last year, and I will treasure the gift always. | | | Posted by: Cher Ketchum | Email: caredbyrd@yahoo.com | Sunday, January 03, 2010 | | |
| | | My deepest condolences to the Dorman kids. Your mom was the kindest, generous person I have ever met. I loved when she came to visit while we were in town. I''m so sorry that I was not able to attend the services for her. She will truly be missed! | | | Posted by: Sandy (Bielicki) Coulter | Email: sandycoulter@comcast.net | Sunday, January 03, 2010 | | |
| | | To Kathy''s family, I''ve known your mom my entire career with VVS, including several Dorman children in my class! Heartfelt sympathies to you all as you adjust and cope with this terrible loss. Please know that she was loved and cherished by all who knew her. | | | Posted by: carol and dave frenay | Email: cdfrenay@hotmail.com | Sunday, January 03, 2010 | | |
| | | Living next to Kathy for the past year has been a privilege. She is the most generous, caring woman I have ever meat. My daughter Sadie took to her immediately, running outside every morning to wave to Mrs. Dorman as she left for work. Sadie loved making her pictures, bringing her flowers and we loved visiting with her. We have been blessed to know her and she will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dorman family. | | | Posted by: Michele & Sadie Riggs | Email: michele2211@verizon.net | Sunday, January 03, 2010 | | |
| | | Although I did not see your mother often, when we did meet, she always greated me with the warmest of hugs. Most recently, she took the time to welcome me into the "grandmothers club." On our trip home from Colorado on New Year''s Day, I read the book by Mitch Albom "have a little faith". I''m sure your mother had a lot of faith and that helped sustain her when others may have given up, She was so proud of each one of her children. I am reminded of a passage in the book that spoke of the importance of family. "It is through my family that I hope to live on for a few generations. When they remember me, I live on. When they pray for me, I live on. All the memories we have made, the laughs and the tears. " Kathy WILL live on for generations. Those who live in our hearts are never really gone. My deepest sympathy to each of you.
| | | Posted by: Althea Davis | Email: adavis66@twcny.rr.com | Sunday, January 03, 2010 | | |
| | | Mrs. Dorman was a strong, beautiful person who raised six smart, caring, wonderful children, one of which is my dearest friend Sue. I am so sorry for your loss and wish that I could be there to hug you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. All of my love, Tricia. | | | Posted by: Tricia Rolewicz Letarte | Email: tletarte24@yahoo.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | What a tremendous loss. My mom and dad became friends with Kathy before I was born and she was a part of many significant moments in our lives through the last 40 years. We were so blessed that she was able to attend my mom''s birthday party a few months ago; what a gift for my mom! Her whole family will be in our thoughts in and in our hearts during this difficult time. | | | Posted by: Angela (Ernenwein) Lynn | Email: mrsangelalynn@gmail.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | With our love and condolences. May your family enjoy all the wonderful memories you made. | | | Posted by: Joanne and Charles Read | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | I''ve known "Mrs. Dorman" since I was a teenager and camp counselor to her wonderful children. I was lucky enough to get to know her as an adult and colleague working as Oneida teachers. I am sincerely saddened to think that we have lost one of our best in this community. To her kids - hold tight to your memories and know how proud your mom was of you. She was an amazing role model to all of you and I know that she will be in your hearts and guiding you for the rest of your lives. Sue - I am here for you always.... Love, Angie | | | Posted by: Angie Bottini Sayles | Email: angiesayles@hotmail.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | So sad to hear the world lost a wonderful woman. I''ve known Mrs Dorman for years, as Tom and I are the same age and my younger brother Britt is the same age as Ben and Brian. My sincere sympathy to the entire Dorman family. | | | Posted by: Jessica Davis Bennett | Email: jessica_d_Bennett@hotmail.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | Mrs. Dorman was an amazing lady and always so kind to me. As a kid, I spent a lot of time in the Dorman household and she was always so warm and welcoming. Friday morning breakfast clubs were my favorite. Who let''s 8-10 high school students into their house for breakfast at 7:00 a.m. on a Friday morning? Mrs. Dorman. She''ll be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family, especially her children. My deepest condolences to you all. | | | Posted by: Jocelyn Schiedel | Email: jrs5286505@yahoo.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | Dear Children of Kathy,
I came to know your Mom in the 80''s when we were both substituting in the Canastota District often in the kindergarten room at Southside. We often talked and shared our families and were amazed that not only were we the same age, but we cherished our large and loving families(you''re 6; we had 5). We also found it wonderful that some of our children shared the same names--Mike, Ben and Cadi(Katie). Your mom was a warm, generous and loving woman. I am sorry to say that I lost touch with her over the years. I was aware that she was very sick. I am sorry for you but I know that you will cherish her love and warmth and pride for all of you even when you were very small. My family and I send our thoughts, prayers and love. Just a note, our son Jefferson married Megan Gamble of Wilmington, DE, the daughter of Rick and Bonnie Gamble, a longtime friend of your Mom and Dad''s. It is a small, small world. Love, Debbie New
| | | Posted by: Debbie New | Email: dbrownew@aol.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | Mrs. Dorman was an excellent teacher and was truley loved by all. Our family gives her family our deepest condolences. | | | Posted by: The Miner Family | Email: mhnminer@msn.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | Kathy was an inspiration to everyone, from her students and parents to the people in our cancer support groups. My sincere condolences to the family. | | | Posted by: Patti McGee | Email: pmcgee2@twcny.rr.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | I knew your mom since I arrived in oneida in 1970. She and I attended the same church, St. Helenas. Our children were similar in age. I watched her family grow and grow up. I knew Tom , Brian and Ben personally. What a wonderful family. That says a lot about the kind of woman your mom was. She was gentle, kind, always a smile on her face. I admired her courage and strength. I am so sorry for your loss,it is a great loss. My prayers are with you all. | | | Posted by: Bill and Ellie Hatfield | Email: ekhj123@gmail.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | Mrs.Dorman was my kindergarden teacher more than 6 years ago. I am sad that she died. I hope she a had a wonderful life. | | | Posted by: Matthew Miller | Email: gmkmiller@twcny.rr.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | Sweet, caring, selfless, strong, generous, spiritual, humorous, sensitive, understanding, pretty, fun-loving, focused, grounded, clear-headed, nurturing, creative, strong, brave, cool, peaceful, upbeat, cheerful, family-first, loving. These are just a few of Kathy''s wonderful attributes. There are, of course, many many more to be grateful for. You must be so proud to call her your mother, aunt, sister, and, yes, grandmother. Neal and I are blessed by her friendship of almost 30 years and we will cherish her memory forever. Kathy has made all of our lives richer simply by being herself. | | | Posted by: Kelly Rose | Email: kellynrose@gmail.com | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | To the Dorman and Knipper families, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, sister, and my cousin. Even though we weren''t together frequently, our visits were always natural, warm and loving. My last visit with Kathy was at her niece''s wedding, May 2009, where Kathy and us all danced our hearts out together. It was a wonderful time and Kathy was full of fun. Her smiling face will always be remembered. Kathy, and the Dorman and Knipper families, are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep in touch. Love, Susan Reilly and children. | | | Posted by: | Saturday, January 02, 2010 | | |
| | | Aunt Kathy, was down to earth, caring, and generally loved by everyone who knew her. She was an amazing Aunt to me and i will never forget all her caring and generous ways. Aunt Kathy you are truly going to be missed by many. Love you now and forever , your niece Keri <3 | | | Posted by: Keri Lynn Confrey | Email: KConfrey@aol.com | Friday, January 01, 2010 | | |
| | | Kathy, you were truly loved. You never said a bad remark about anyone. You will be truly missed. Love, Carolyn
| | | Posted by: Carolyn Francis | Email: cfrancis44@verizon .net | Friday, January 01, 2010 | | |
| | | Kathy was loved by all who knew her. She was one of the most kind and considerate persons that I know. She was true to her friends and adored her family. Kathy will forever be in our hearts. Love you Kathy! | | | Posted by: Sharon Pierce | Email: apierce5@twcny.rr.com | Friday, January 01, 2010 | | |
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