Dorothy A. Beach

August 5, 1939 - February 16, 2015

Dorothy A. Beach, age 75, a resident of Gloversville died Monday February 16, 2015 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home in Gloversville following a long illness. She was born on August 5, 1939 in Saranac Lake, NY. The daughter of the late; Elzear and Clydia Garrow LeBlanc. She was employed over the years for Coleco in Mayfield, as store manager for Cumberland Farms in Gloversville and lastly working at Walmart. Dorothy was a wonderful cook and loved baking. She enjoyed cooking for her whole family during the holidays, which she always made special. Some of her favorite hobbies were crocheting and sewing. She made blankets for all her children and grandchildren. She also had a great love for her animals and gardening, but her greatest love was her family. Survivors include her husband Donald, whom she married July 25th, 1970. Her sister Nancy Beran. Her daughters Robin LeBlanc-Miller, Colleen Glode, Kim (Donald) LaRowe, Doreen (Stephen) Kelly and Darlene (Andrew) Bornt. Grandchildren, Derek and Lisa Hakes, Alyssa and Kelsey Burton, Jessica and Sabrina Glode, Angelina and Antonio Mannino, Taylor Miller, Nicholas LaRowe, Landon Bornt and Stephen Jr and Joseph Kelly. Great-grandchildren, Damien, Blake, Kylie and Hunter. She was predeceased by her parents and her sisters Bonita Spencer and Illah Picente. Family and friends are invited to visitation hours on Friday February 20, 2015 at the Gloversville Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. where a funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. with Rev. R.W. Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to the Regional Animal Hospital, Gloversville, NY or James A. Brennan Humane Society. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.gloversvillefuneralservice.com.