Dorothy Irene Dayton, 103 years old, passed away on August 26, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 13, 1912 to Edward and Bertha (Burwell) DeLisle. Dorothy was a member of the O.E.S. Palestine Chapter 51. Her favorite pastimes were knitting, fishing, boating, going to their cottage and traveling. She traveled all the lower United States including Hawaii. Dorothy was a snowbird for 35 years spending her winters in Florida.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Dr. Delbert (Marjorie) Dayton, Jr. MD, Darlene Lane, David (Beverly) Dayton, Duane Dayton; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delbert Sr.; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Dayton; son-in-law, Raymond "Rocky" Lane.
Private family services were held and private Interment took place at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Assisting with arrangements Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel.
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Dorothy's home care givers, Cindy Powers, Julie Adams, Sue Reinhart; Hospice nurses, Jennifer Schumaker and Tracy Dippman; Hospice aides, Tammy and Sheila for all the love and support they provided Dorothy. Also a special thank you to the staff and caregivers at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg.