This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Peart, Richards, Brannon, Young Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.peart/245/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dorothy Lenore (Peart) Thomas BRADENTON, FL.: Dorothy Lenore (Peart) Thomas departed this life on 19 April 2014 at Westminster Towers in Bradenton, FL. Dot is now reunited with Rodney, her beloved husband of 73 years on the day of their marriage anniversary. Dot was born on 19 January 1916 in Shawnee, Ohio (Perry County) and lived in nearby Zanesville, Ohio for many years. Rodney's occupation in the glass industry moved them to Marienville, PA (Forest County) and ultimately to Danielson, CT. Rod and Dot retired and spent the winters in Bradenton, FL. for many years before moving to Country Village in 1984. Dot enjoyed meeting and befriending people from all over the country. Dot loved playing golf, poker, bridge, bingo and all the other activities provided in the community including looking for new places to dine. Dorothy was a member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. Dot was also predeceased by her father, Joseph; her mother, Anna; and her two siblings, Ella Young and Joan Brannon. She is survived by her son, Philip (Colleen) Thomas of Wilson, NC; daughter, Pamela (Jim) Taylor of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Jay (Robin) Thomas of Whidby Island, Washington, Jill (Michael) Bone of Chapel Hill, NC, James (Iona) Thomas of Raleigh, NC, Wendy (Neil) Bose of Virginia Beach, VA and Rebecca (Brian Lyttle) Taylor of Louisville, Kentucky. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Hope Italiano Lee at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church on Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 AM. The family would like to thank the most gracious and caring people of Westminster Towers for the loving care they provided Dorothy in her final days. . Published in the Times Recorder on Apr. 24, 2014 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/zanesvilletimesrecorder/obituary.aspx?n=dorothy-lenore-thomas-peart&pid=170771887#sthash.vy0JUMcC.dpuf Zanesville, Roseville, Crooksville Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>