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Dorothy McAuliffe Obituary
Dot was born on December 2, 1926 in Washington D.C. to Arthur Emil Fleig and Dorothea Pauline (Taylor) Fleig.
Dot was a very generous, loving, and gentle person who loved her family. She delighted in refurbishing old dolls and blankets and donating them to Peterson Air Force families at Christmas time. She also enjoyed making turbans for cancer patients. She loved bowling and line dancing and was a member of The Retired Enlisted Association (T.R.E.A.).
She is survived by her children: Jocile McAuliffe, Garry M. McAuliffe, Jr., Marie C. Lamberson (Greg), and Patricia Ann McAuliffe (Traci Mather); her siblings: Anna, Jeanette, Mary, Pauline, and twins Jack and Artie; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garry M. McAuliffe, Sr.; her sister, Betsy; and daughter-in-law, Linda McAuliffe.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 North Carefree Circle. A reception will follow at T.R.E.A., 834 Emory Circle. Interment will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dot's name may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.
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Memories and Condolences
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March 20, 2015
Dottie was my neighbor for many years. She was a very sweet and kind lady. I just returned to town and as so sorry I missed her service. Peace to all of her family and friends. Lois Velasco
Victoria (Harold)- Lawrence
March 17, 2015
Your mom was a good friend for many years with my mom. I have good memories of Dottie, Gary my dad and mom going to many events at TREA .She will be missed. May you find comfort in your memories of your mom's life and love for you.
Victoria (Harold)- Lawrence
March 17, 2015
Condolences to the family. May you find peace in your memories of your mom.
Denise and Bill Clapham
March 15, 2015
Sending sincere condolences to the McAuliffe family with special thoughts for our friend Marie and daughter-in-law Sarah. May your memories give you peace and joy in the days to come.
Thea & Lucky Hatton
March 15, 2015
Our thought and prayers are with you all. Although we never had the opportunity to know Dorothy in person, I feel we have known you through our mom Betsys eyes. May God grant you peace. Cherish your fond memories. They will give you strength.
Thea & Lucky Hatton
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