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1935 - 2008
 Carolyn Stickley Dorsey, 73, of Quincy, died at 8:35 PM Monday, November 24, 2008, at Logan Acres, Bellefontaine.
She was born Wednesday, November 16, 1935, in Champaign Co., OH, a daughter of the late O. Paul Stickley and Verabel Hoffman Stickley Guey who survives in Urbana.
On June 27, 1954, she married Richard Dorsey in Quincy, OH and he died April 30, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Stickley.
Other survivers include two sons; Thomas (Lori) Dorsey of Quincy and Douglas Dorsey of Washington, DC, three daughters; Shelly (John) Leighty of Sidney, Jean Ann (Matt) Cooper of Quincy, Brenda (Reino) Kauppinen of Quincy, one brother; Dean (Sharon) Stickley of Rosewood, ten grandchildren; Sarah (Don) Burley, John (Jenny) Leighty and Betsy Leighty all of Sidney, Shawn (Ronda) Shaffner of De Graff, Beth (Donnie) Conn of St. Paris, Misty (Todd) Stryker of De Graff, Katie (CJ) Murray of Hawaii, Kristi Dorsey, Perry Kauppinen and Ammanda Kauppinen all of Quincy, three step grand children; Julius Hartley and Cierra Hartley both of De Graff, and Jordan Conn of St. Paris and three great grandchildren; Ethan Shaffner and McKenzie Shaffner both of De Graff and Zoey Conn of St. Paris.
She was a 1953 graduate of Urbana H.S., Quincy Village Clerk and Water Board Clerk for 12 years, worked at Riverside Elementary School as a Teacher's Aid, for 30 years; 12 years in reading, 10 years in Kindergarten and 8 years in the Library. She did books and ran parts for her husband when they owned Hi Grade Service Station, (the current Quincy Handy Mart) and Dorsey's Service Garage, she was an active member of Quincy United Methodist Church, was a Girl Scout Leader, passed the Sidney Daily News for 12 years, and was on the Quincy-Miami Twp. Rescue Squad for a number of years. Their home was always open, with kids playing pool in the basement and keeping snowbound people when St. Rt. 235 was impassable. Due to a lack of space at Riverside Elementary, many meetings and one on one testing was done around her dinning room table. At school they referred to her home as the School Annex. She and Dick started housekeeping on Miami St. in Quincy, then bought the house on South St. east of the school where they lived for 33 years before they built on Canby St. where she has lived for 17 and a half years. On Sundays, for more than thirty years, most of the family would show up for supper. In the summer the family would spend many hours at their trailer at Weiskittle's Camp.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Quincy United Methodist Church with Pastors N. Matthew Wright and John Leighty officiating. The family will receive friends at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, De Graff on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 from 3 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial is in the Fairview Cemetery, Quincy.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Quincy United Methodist Church.
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Lindsey Fairchild
Wednesday December 3, 2008 at
10:25 PM
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I just learned about the passing of Mrs. Dorsey. I'll always remember her from the library at the elementary. She read the best stories, and I loved library day for that reason alone. My prayers are with your family.
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Cathy Riegel
Saturday November 29, 2008 at
10:00 AM
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Carolyn had touched my life briefly. She, indeed, was a special lady! The loss of her is felt by many. I extend my sympathy to the family. May your memories of Carolyn be a source of joy and strength to you.
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Phyllis Bodey
Thursday November 27, 2008 at
7:06 PM
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Our sympathy to the Dorsey family, especially to Verabel, John and Shelly. I went to school with Carolyn at Salem and was in the same 4-H club and John was my son's best man, so our lives touched again. Carolyn was a special friend. Phyllis
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Joe and Angie RN Smith
kyotesgirl@yahoo.com
Thursday November 27, 2008 at
7:46 AM
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Tom and family. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a good person and was a good patient at the hospital.She never wanted to be a burden. Many people at the hospital were saddened by the news. Our prayers are with you. Angie and Joe
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To the entire Dorsey Family
Wednesday November 26, 2008 at
10:33 PM
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We are so sorry to learn of your
Mother's passing..but, oh my, what
wonderful memories each of you have,
especially those Sunday suppers..she
was a wonderful lady..you are in our
thoughts and prayers. Janice & Will Wilburn
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Kent and Jane (Melhorn) Witt
Wednesday November 26, 2008 at
1:18 PM
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Carolyn was such a good person. She was so kind to my parents, sending them the church bulletin when they couldn't come to church. She was so easy to talk to. She was one who I would consider part of the "old guard" of Quincy and will be truly missed!
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kathy stotler
Wednesday November 26, 2008 at
8:52 AM
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So sorry for the loss of your mom.If there is anything u need or just a shoulder to cry on im here.I know what u are going though.Its a feeling that none of us would ever think we would feel.Just be there for each other..Just remember she in a much better place and no more hurt.She will be missed by all.U are in my thoughts an prayers.kathy
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The Moon's
Wednesday November 26, 2008 at
8:38 AM
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To all the Dorsey family,You have our heartfelt sympathy at this trying time.May you find peace in all the fond memories you have had over the years.Please know you are in our many thoughts and prayers. The Moon Family
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Dan & Kris Geise
pullingfan@hotmail.com
Wednesday November 26, 2008 at
8:21 AM
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Shelly and Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom. We understand your sorrow and we share your grief. Love, Dan and Kris
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Kim (Copas) Kerber
akerb@bellsouth.net
Tuesday November 25, 2008 at
5:25 PM
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Just to let you all know that we are thinking of you. Its not easy but we all must go on.
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Yolanda Giles
yogiles@comcast.net
Tuesday November 25, 2008 at
3:56 PM
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My deepest sympathy during this time of bereavement. I've heard many good things about Mrs. Dorsey through her son Doug and I feel as though I knew her. She was blessed to have a family who loved her so dearly and may God continue to keep you all in his care.
With a Prayerful Heart,
Doug's co-worker, Yolanda Giles
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