HARTFORD – Dorothy A. Lyman, 79, of County Route 17, was welcomed by her husband, at the gates of Heaven, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
Born July 31, 1941 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Edna (Chadwick) VanDewerker.
Dorothy was a graduate of South Glens Falls High School. After high school she attend Mildred Elley Nursing School where she graduated and became a registered nurse.
On June 30, 1963, she married Robert N. Lyman at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church. They were married for 48 wonderful years until his passing on November 26, 2011.
She worked for Glens Falls Hospital until the birth of her first son. Dorothy then became a devoted mom and homemaker. Family was the center of her life. Dorothy cherished every moment with her family. She was a kind lady who loved hearing about every accomplishment in her grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s lives.
Her faith was a large part of her life. Dorothy was a member of the Hartford Methodist Church and loved praising the Lord by singing in the choir. She was an active member of the Hartford seniors, where she carried out the task as Sunshine Lady, sending special occasion cards to its members. Having made many friends through the senior group, she enjoyed the several lunches they shared. In her quiet moments, Dorothy enjoyed reading romance novels and crocheting blankets for her family.
Dorothy is survived her three children, Timothy Lyman and his wife, Sue of Crown Point, Deborah Fleming and her husband, Dwayne of Hartford and Tobey Lyman and his fiancée, Wanda of Hartford; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; her brother, Donald Vanderwerker of Covington,TX; her loyal cat, Spooky and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
A celebration of life will be held at a date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donation be made to the Hartford Senior Citizens, C/O Karen Harrington, 74 Hartford Main Street, Hartford, NY 12838 or Hartford United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 116, Hartford, NY 12838.
It it with great sorrow that I find that my cousin and friend from birth has passed away. My deepest condolences go out to her family. Dorothy Ann was a close childhood friend. I have many fond memories playing with her at Uncle Harold and Aunt Edna’s house by the big gas ball in South Glens Falls. It pains me not to be able to attend services for her. Covid-19 and distance make that impossible. I am living in Richland Washington with Jane (Bullard) Sellers my teenage sweetheart. Jane is a 1956 graduate of South High.
Dot was and is a wonderful soul. I am sure she is with our Lord and in a happy place.
I love you Dot. May God rest your soul.
Vic
Sad to hear that our friend and fellow Hartford Senior Citizen, Dot, has passed away. My condolences and thoughts go out to her family at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Norine Sherman
Timothy,Debbie, and Toby,
You may not remember me but I was a good friend of your dad’s and one of his partners in the Fort Edward Rescue Squad. I also worked with your dad on the NYSDOT paint crew. I was very saddened to read of the passing of your mother for I knew her as well. I can remember her in the rescue squad auxiliary and also having the coffee on at your house when I came out to visit your dad and mom. I came out many times before I was married and we all used to visit alot. I can remember all you kids running around the trailer. We had a lot of laughs over all your little adventures and mishaps. Your mom was a wonderful lady. She had a great infectious laugh that made everybody feel good. I know that you probably heard this, but I feel it is true she just missed your dad and she felt it was time to be with him. For your mom and dad loved each other very much.
This I know from just the way they interacted with each other.
Please accept my apologies for not being able to be there to express my condolences but I have breathing difficulties and because of COVID-19, they’ve recommended that I stay inside and no go out.
If there’s anything that I can do please don’t hesitate to let me know and you can contact me at (518)747-9107 and ask for Tom Remsen and I will gladly answer and help you if I can.
Respectfully,
Tom and Mary Remsen