Marie N. Dorwin "Connie"

Albany, NY-Marie N. Dorwin, “Connie” beloved wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grand- Mother, went to heaven on August 30, 2024, at the age of 98, to join her beloved husband and family who preceded her passing. She lived a rich, full life, and was loved by the many people whose lives She touched. Her greatest joy was entertaining her grandchildren, and great grandchildren and she was blessed to have such close and loving relationships with them. We lovingly referred to her a “Half- a-cannoli Connie” for her insistence on halving her dessert and then always giving in to the temptation to eat the other half. She grew up when the world was at war, and lost her father Joseph when she was just 17. Despite the hardships she faced in her early life she distinguished herself as an honor student in high school and was offered several scholarships from colleges in New York. But instead of attending college, (which would have been highly unusual for a woman of that era) she went to work for The U.S. Army Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth as a typist, and transcribed communications to assist in the war effort. At the age of 21, She met her husband Allen, who she described as a dashing young pilot, who was home on leave from the U.S Army Air Corps. After the war, she went to work for the Social Security Agency as a Secretary, until her family moved to Long Island NY. She transferred to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Northport and finished her career working as a secretary to Chaplain’s services there. She shared 65 years of a very happy marriage, with Allen her husband, until he passed in 2014. Her hobbies included gourmet cooking and baking, and gardening, and she especially loved to entertain and decorate her home for special occasions. She opened her home and her heart to the children in the neighborhood entertaining them as she did her own grandchildren. When her husband became ill and unable to care for himself she took on the role as his full time caregiver, ensuring that he was able to enjoy the quality of life he had before his illness. Because of her strength and fortitude and loving care he was able to remain in his home in hospice until his passing. We will miss her loving presence, her passion for life, and her amazing sense of humor. We are comforted by the knowledge that she will be reunited in heaven with all her loved ones who passed before her. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela, (Tom) her son, Rodney (Karen); granddaughters, Kacie (Chris) and Kelly (Michael); and her great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Caroline, Killian, Jason, and Connor. We would like to thank her caregivers MaryJo and Tammy, with heartfelt thanks to her long term caregiver Tammy, who showed her such love and compassion the last 3 years. Mom was especially fond of her, and we all regard her as part of our extended family. Services will be private at the request of the family. Donations may be made in her name to Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 by those who wish to honor her memory. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Marie N. Dorwin "Connie"

August 27, 1926 - August 30, 2024