Dorothy
Dorothy B. Barnes
d. August 6, 2009
Dorothy B. Barnes
Dorothy Bell Ormsby Barnes, 101, formerly a longtime resident of Arkport, passed away while residing at Elcor Nursing Home in Elmira on Thursday (August 6, 2009) .
She was born September 23, 1907, the daughter of the late Alton Ormsby and Hazel Burdick Ormsby. She married Herbert John Barnes in June 1930. Dorothy was a graduate of Hornell High School and attended Geneseo Normal School. She was employed by the Arkport Central School System for many years. Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband, Herbert, in January 1976; her oldest son, Charles H. Barnes of Elmira in 2008, her brothers, Clifford and Donald ; sister, Ella McGrosso; daughter-in-law, Maxine Barnes; and good friend, Frank Young.
She is survived by her two sons: Grant (Ann) Barnes of Punta Gorda, FL and Graham (Jacqueline) Barnes of Painted Post and Titusville, FL. one daughter-in-law, Ruth Barnes of Southport, Grandchildren: David (Kathy) Barnes of Pine City; Diana (Lee) Foster of Seneca Falls; Jeffery (Michelle) Barnes of Painted Post; Suzanne (David) Stinson of Kingman KS; Carol (Brenden) Harper of Pine City; Dorothy (Brad) Hammers of Wayland, 15 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was active in the Arkport Community. She was a member of the Arkport Presbyterian Church, and a life time member of the Order of the Amaranth and Order of the Eastern Star. She was active in the Arkport Garden Club and an avid bridge player. She loved animals and loved working in her flower gardens.
The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 7 PM until 8PM and Monday from 10 AM until 11 AM at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street, Hornell where funeral services will follow calling hours at 11 AM. Rev. Steven Jewell will officiate. Burial will follow in Arkport Cemetery . An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held on Sunday evening at 7:30 PM. Pall bearers will be David Barnes, Jeffery Barnes, Lee Foster, Brendan Harper, Brad Hammers, Brendan Harper 11, and Michael Barnes.
The family wishes to thank the Elcor Nursing Home Staff, the Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, and the many volunteers for the wonderful and caring love shown to their mother.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elcor Nursing Home, the Arkport Fire Dept.,the local SPCA, or the Southern Tier Hospice.
Dorothy Bell Ormsby Barnes, 101, formerly a longtime resident of Arkport, passed away while residing at Elcor Nursing Home in Elmira on Thursday (August 6, 2009) .
She was born September 23, 1907, the daughter of the late Alton Ormsby and Hazel Burdick Ormsby. She married Herbert John Barnes in June 1930. Dorothy was a graduate of Hornell High School and attended Geneseo Normal School. She was employed by the Arkport Central School System for many years. Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband, Herbert, in January 1976; her oldest son, Charles H. Barnes of Elmira in 2008, her brothers, Clifford and Donald ; sister, Ella McGrosso; daughter-in-law, Maxine Barnes; and good friend, Frank Young.
She is survived by her two sons: Grant (Ann) Barnes of Punta Gorda, FL and Graham (Jacqueline) Barnes of Painted Post and Titusville, FL. one daughter-in-law, Ruth Barnes of Southport, Grandchildren: David (Kathy) Barnes of Pine City; Diana (Lee) Foster of Seneca Falls; Jeffery (Michelle) Barnes of Painted Post; Suzanne (David) Stinson of Kingman KS; Carol (Brenden) Harper of Pine City; Dorothy (Brad) Hammers of Wayland, 15 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was active in the Arkport Community. She was a member of the Arkport Presbyterian Church, and a life time member of the Order of the Amaranth and Order of the Eastern Star. She was active in the Arkport Garden Club and an avid bridge player. She loved animals and loved working in her flower gardens.
The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 7 PM until 8PM and Monday from 10 AM until 11 AM at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street, Hornell where funeral services will follow calling hours at 11 AM. Rev. Steven Jewell will officiate. Burial will follow in Arkport Cemetery . An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held on Sunday evening at 7:30 PM. Pall bearers will be David Barnes, Jeffery Barnes, Lee Foster, Brendan Harper, Brad Hammers, Brendan Harper 11, and Michael Barnes.
The family wishes to thank the Elcor Nursing Home Staff, the Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, and the many volunteers for the wonderful and caring love shown to their mother.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elcor Nursing Home, the Arkport Fire Dept.,the local SPCA, or the Southern Tier Hospice.
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