Birth date: Aug 9, 1928 Death date: Jan 21, 2018
Dorothy R. (Bernice) Nowakowski, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Ken and Kim’s home where she resided for the past 7 months. She was born in Duryea, PA, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Y Read Obituary
I take joy that you are home with our Father in heaven. He has prepared the perfect time to take you to a place He made just for you. There is nothing sweeter than knowing you are in His loving arms each and every day now. Thank you for all the precious memories. You have been there from the begining, I know because I have the pictures of your gentle smile while you held me on my baptism. I cherish the memories of my birthdays at Sou Lin's with my grandmother and mom as they brought out a cake lite with a sparkler and beautiful ladies singing to me. You never hestitated to invite me over for a sleep over, a swim or just to watch Lucky bring uncle Vadge his slippers. I think I spent as much time in your cellar as I did in gram's cellar. I still tell stores about your gorgeous white Christmas tree. You were unique in every way. You always treated me like I was yours. I shared the birth of my daughter's with you, my weddings (yes plural) even when my gramma was no longer with us to celebrate. You were the youngest of her friends and therefore the last to leave us. I am thankful for each visit, I wish there could have been more. Your delicate, beautiful face was always shinning and commanding a smile. Your soft sense of humor matched Uncle Vadge's bold humor. Together you were force. I will miss stopping by. I will miss the endless stories of how proud you were of your grandkids, and great grandkids. I will miss your volkwagons in the driveway (more the yellow than the white). I will miss that perfect white hair and tidy house. Thank you for all memories I will hold them dear. I am thankful you are finally HOME. With all my love, Mari-Kristine
Carrie and Beth - my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Grandma. I know she meant a lot to you and unfortunately you were not able to spend time with her over the last months. Remember the good times as that is what will sustain you.
"Gone from your sight, but never your wonderful memories....
Gone from your touch, but never your heart." My thoughts and prayers to you and your families. - Joan Riffanacht
Dorothy,
You will be greatly missed by all of us. I always enjoyed our conversations. You had the biggest heart. Ken and Kim were a blessing to you to make sure you were so happy and comfortable in your final months, so glad you got to spend it at camp where you were most happy! RIP my angel
Redonna and Mick
Dear Wayne and Anne ,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Anne I have loved hearing all the wonderful stories of your time with her over the last 10 years. It seems a week never went by without a doctors appointment or friendly visit. She was blessed to have you in her life. I am sure she was so thrilled to share in her growing family and great grandchildren in her final days. All my love..Nancy Ziobro
Grandma
God looked around his garden and found an empty space. Then he looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.
You will forever be in our hearts. We will miss you more than anyone will ever know.
Love, Beth and Carrie
So thankful for my parents who took in my grandmother, saving her from going into a home- of which she never wished to reside. My Nana was always so grateful for the love and care my family provided. I will love & miss her forever. RIP, beautiful angel. Xoxoxoxo
Dear Wayne and Anne,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was so happy and thankful she had you to rely on and take care of her since Ed passed. You were always there for her. During our visit she said many times how grateful she was for the two of you. You were a great comfort to her. God Bless.
