Dorothy M. Young

13 years ago

Young, Dorothy M., 86, of Limestone and Caribou, at Caribou, on August 25, 2011. Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.

Limestone & Caribou – Dorothy M. Young, 86, passed away Thursday evening, August 25, 2011, at a Caribou nursing facility, after an extended illness. She was born July 5, 1925, in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Alfred and Effie May (Campbell) Young.

She attended area schools and had been a resident of Limestone for many years and also had been a resident of Caribou for the past several years, most recently at the Caribou Nursing and Rehab Center. She enjoyed bingo, puzzles, knitting and loved her nieces and nephews like her own children.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by four brothers, William and Norman Guthrie, Louis and Earl Young. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Norma Guthrie of Caribou; several nieces and nephews including two special nieces, Bonnie Sorenson of Caribou, Judy Westfall of Old Orchard Beach; special nephews, Isreal Guthrie of Old Town, William Guthrie of Alabama, David Guthrie of Lincoln, Craig and William Young, both of Presque Isle, Larry Young of New York State; one great-niece, Krystal David and one great-nephew, Jacob David, both of Old Orchard Beach. Dorothy’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the many nurses and caregivers who assisted and cared for her over the years, as well as a special thank you to Dr. Carl Flynn who Dorothy dearly loved.

Friends called Tuesday, August 30, 2011, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield where the funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Rob McDowell officiating. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Dorothy to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State Street, Augusta, 04330. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.