Dorothy H. Estabrooke, a lifelong local, died peacefully at home on July 2, 2022. She was 81.

She was born in Beacon on January 17, 1941, to the late Willis and Beatrice (Owen) Jones.

Dorothy graduated from Beacon High School. She went on to work as a legal secretary for 30 years for many local lawyers including John Ianelli, Gerald Vergilis, and Charles Pincus.

She loved spending time on the family's farm, it's been in the family for generations. She enjoyed gardening, animals, and just being outside. Dorothy loved to create, especially scrapbooking and crafts.

Survivors include her longtime partner, William Kimmel; her daughter, Sue Estabrooke and her wife, Julie; her grandchildren, Brittany Schaniel and her husband, Shawn
Robbins and Taylor Guarino, her great granddaughter, Lily Robbins; and her beloved dog, Charlie.

Dorothy was a devout Christian, loved life, adored her pets, and was grateful for every new day. She lived by the quote, "Life is short. Eat cake"

For online tributes, please visit Dorothy's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com
Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue Hyde Park, New York 12538 www.dcspca.org