Obituary of Dorothy M. Holford

North Creek: Dorothy May “Dottie” Holford, 85, of Route 28N, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her home. Born December 3, 1928 in Union City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (McCaughey) Englert. She married the love of her life, Robert J. Holford on July 6, 1946 in Ringwood, NJ. The couple enjoyed an active, social lifestyle, and traveling with family and friends; they spent 45 years together before Robert’s untimely passing in 1992. Dot was the office manager and bookkeeper for her family’s business, F. Englert Dyeing, Co., in New Jersey. Following her retirement in 1986, she relocated to North Creek. She was a feisty, adventuresome, free spirited, nature lover, who enjoyed making people laugh, as well as being an avid gardener, who loved bird watching and reading; Dottie lived a good life. She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Holford of North Creek; a son, Robert C. Holford and his wife, Lori, of Olmstedville; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Justin Holford; brothers, James Englert and his wife, Beverly, of North Creek, and Bernard Englert and his wife, Maria, of Bloomsburg, PA. She also leaves behind a nephew, William Englert and his wife, Christine; nieces, Susan and Sabrina Englert; and a great-nephew, Mason Englert. At Dorothy’s request there will be no calling hours or formal services scheduled. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Dorothy’s memory to High Peaks Hospice, 79 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Queensbury, NY 12804, in appreciation for all their wonderful care and support. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook and condolences.