Dorothy Z. Hare's Obituary
Dorothy Z. Hare, 102, of Clayton, NY, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Cottages in Cicero, NY, where she had been a resident for the past two years.
Born April 19, 1920, in Rochester, NY, daughter of the late Frederick H. Zimmerman and Elizabeth J. Pomeroy Zimmerman. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Hare, her brother, Donald G. Zimmerman and daughter-in-law, Rachel M. Hare.
Dorothy graduated from Lockport senior high school and also attended chow business school. Upon receiving her accounting degree, she worked in the accounting department of Harrison radiator and later became a bookkeeper for the country club of Buffalo.
Dorothy married Robert Hare of Lockport on October 22, 1942, in the chapel at Fort Belvoir, VA.
She resided in Lockport much of her adult life where she raised her family, donated many hours to charity and also worked with her husband, Robert, in his business, Kinequip, incorporated.
An accomplished spinet organist, through the years, she played at numerous venues in the area.
Upon their retirement in 1979, they moved to clayton where they resided at their home “riverwind” on the banks of the St. Lawrence.
On its board of directors, Dorothy contributed much of her time to the 1000 islands craft school. She was a member of the Clayton Traveler’s Club, serving terms as vice president and treasurer. She also shared her musical knowledge and talent teaching organ to numerous pupils.
Most of all, she enjoyed countless hours of boating, fishing, and relaxation on “the river” with her husband, family, and friends.
Dorothy is survived by a son, Nathan Hare, Panama City beach, FL, a daughter, Martha J. Hare, Clayton, NY and a grandson, David R. Hare and his wife, Caryn (Stevens), Wellington, FL. She is also survived by nieces, Jan Reinhart and Donna Robertson, Indianapolis, IN, and nephews, Richard Zimmerman, Indianapolis, IN and Eric Zimmerman, Carefree, AZ.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Christ Episcopal Church in Clayton, NY. The Reverend Lisa Busby, rector, officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME. Words of comfort may be expressed at tjpfuneralhome.com
Donations may be made in memory of Dorothy to Christ Episcopal Church, 412 Hugunin street, Clayton, NY. 13624.
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