Dorothy Bemis

CHESHIRE - Dorothy M. Bemis, age 89, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Hospital of Central CT, Bradley Memorial Campus in Southington. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph T. Bemis.

Dorothy was born on May 29, 1924, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Clark and May Menetrey Kirchberger. She was a resident of the Beachport community in Cheshire where she was actively involved and enjoyed spending time with her "Beachport family" as she had for many years with her dear friends and neighbors at the Woodridge Condominiums.

She is the beloved mother of Nancy Dasilva and her husband Larry of Canton. She is survived by her sister Eleanor Huoppi of Southbury, several nieces and nephews and her cherished granddog, Blue. Dorothy was predeceased by her sister Genevieve O'Dea.

A Celebration of Dorothy's Life will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 2PM at the Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St., Cheshire CT 06410. There are no calling hours and her burial will be private and at the convenience of family.