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Dorothy Winton Matteson, 95, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2015.

Born on December 23, 1919 in Columbus to Eva and Arthur Winton, She was one of ten children. United in marriage to Willis R. Matteson on September 22, 1946 who predeceased her in 1995. 

She had a very strong faith in God and was an active member of Columbus Community Church since March 1952. For many years she was a Sunday School teacher, an ardent member of the Columbus Ladies Aid, and a faithful participant in the monthly luncheons of Elder Kin in The Whitney House.

Dorothy was a member of the Eastern Star, and presided as Matron in 1970.  She is survived by her two sons, Byron and Martha of Maryland, Bernard and Jeanna of Florida and four grandchildren, Sherry of Texas, Scott of Rome, Shayne of Maryland, and Shilo of Florida, and nine great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. 

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Harding Nursing Home in Waterville NY for their care and compassion. Arrangements are being made by Dakin Funeral home in New Berlin, NY. Funeral services are set for May 16, 2015, 11:00 AM in the Columbus Community Church. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin NY. Following the committal service, a luncheon will be served by the Good Neighbors in the Whitney House.  

Donations in her memory may be made to Columbus Community Church, 4311 State Highway 80, New Berlin, NY. 13411.

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Renee Kunkel (Matteson)
Chenango Fork, NY

You can shed tears that she is gone or, you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or, you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she's gone or, you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. ~ Author Unknown ~ We will love and miss you always Gramma
From your GRAND DAUGHTER

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LIsa Sedor (Matteson)
Tampa, FL

The Sailing Ship by Charles Henry Brent What is dying? I am standing on the seashore. A ship sails to the morning breeze and starts for the ocean. She is an object and I stand watching her Till at last she fades from the horizon, And someone at my side says, “She is gone!” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all; She is just as large in the masts, hull and spars as she was when I saw her, And just as able to bear her load of living freight to its destination. The diminished size and total loss of sight is in me, not in her; And just at the moment when someone at my side says, “She is gone”, There are others who are watching her coming, And other voices take up a glad shout, “There she comes” – and that is dying. Forever and always we will love you, Lisa and Jessica Your GRAND DAUGHTER and great grand daughter

 

 
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