Biological daughter of Caroline "Carrie" May Alderman and Edward Canedy. Adopted daughter of Elmer & Bessie Elwell Stone ( part of her biological father's family). She was raised by family and later adopted - not long after her biological mom's tragic death and her biological father going to prison. Dorothy was adopted/ name changed in adulthood January 12, 1946. (Personally, I think that she also disowned her biological family and I don't blame her for it). Meanwhile, Dorothy is widow of Harry E. Blake (who died Jan. 11, 1963;Marriage 4 Jul 1946 Williamstown, Massachusetts)
). WW2 VETERAN. Name:Dorothy B StoneRace:WhiteMarital status:Single, without dependents (Single)Rank:Aviation CadetBirth Year:1920Nativity State or Country:MassachusettsCitizenship:CitizenResidence:Berkshire, MassachusettsEducation:4 years of high schoolCivil Occupation:Semiskilled photographic process occupationsEnlistment Date:27 Nov 1942Enlistment Place:Springfield, MassachusettsService Number:A-115136Branch:Inactive ReserveComponent:Womens Army CorpsSource:Civil Life.
Height:60 Weight:115. Adopted parents: Father:Elmer Everett StoneMother:Bessie Irene Elwell Rose StoneBirth:28 Jan 1920 Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USADeath:20 Apr 2009 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USAResidence:Williamstown, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA. ************************************ OBITUARY: Dorothy B. Stone Blake 1920 - 2009 WILLIAMSTOWN Dorothy B. Stone Blake, 89, formerly of Meadowvale died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Williamstown Commons following a long illness. Born on Jan 28, 1920 in Williamstown, she was the daughter of Elmer & Bessie Elwell Stone. She was a 1939 graduate of Mt. Greylock High School and attended the former Bliss Business College in North Adams. A veteran of World War II, in 1942 she enlisted in the WAAC and then in the WAC in 1943. Serving in three campaigns in the Pacific- New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Luzon, she received the WAAC Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. After her discharge from the Service, she returned to Williamstown and married Harry E. Blake. They lived and worked on Mount Hope Farm for many years prior to moving into the Village of Williamstown. On Oct. 18, 1997,she was recognized for her devotion and service by the Army as a charter member at the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington Cemetery for women who have served in the military. She was a member of the American Legion Richard A. Ruether Post 152 of Williamstown. Retiring in 1985, she was employed by Sprague Products Company for 25 years. A lifelong member, 74 years, of the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown since 1935, she served in a variety of capacities including Sunday School Director and teacher, editor of the Church newspaper, and a trustee of the church. She enjoyed reading, swimming, and most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom were the joys of her life. Her husband, Harry E. Blake died Jan. 11, 1963. She leaves two sons; Edward Blake and his wife, Lynne, of North Adams, and Steven Blake and his wife, Patricia, of Shusan, N.Y., four grandchildren; Jennifer Meyer and her husband, Tim, of Leonardtown, Md., Christopher Blake and his wife, Maria, of Croydon, Pa., Heather Attardo of Arlington, Vt., and Amanda Blake of Richmond, Va., four great-granddaughters Blake Meyer of Leonardtown, Md., Carly Blake of Croydon, Pa., and Brianna and Kayla Griffin of Arlington, Vt. A brother Everett Stone of Williamstown, several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Burbank Chapel at Eastlawn Cemetery in Williamstown. The Rev. Michelle Grube will officiate. Burial will follow at the family plot at Eastlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at AUGE-SAN SOUCIE-SIMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 46 North Church Street, North Adams. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Village Ambulance Service in care of the funeral home.
Published in The Berkshire Eagle Apr. 22, 2009. And Apr.20, 2009 in ibershires.com (Dorothy's adopted brother Everett Stone passed in 2011. MEMORIAL ID76737909)
). WW2 VETERAN. Name:Dorothy B StoneRace:WhiteMarital status:Single, without dependents (Single)Rank:Aviation CadetBirth Year:1920Nativity State or Country:MassachusettsCitizenship:CitizenResidence:Berkshire, MassachusettsEducation:4 years of high schoolCivil Occupation:Semiskilled photographic process occupationsEnlistment Date:27 Nov 1942Enlistment Place:Springfield, MassachusettsService Number:A-115136Branch:Inactive ReserveComponent:Womens Army CorpsSource:Civil Life.
Height:60 Weight:115. Adopted parents: Father:Elmer Everett StoneMother:Bessie Irene Elwell Rose StoneBirth:28 Jan 1920 Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USADeath:20 Apr 2009 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USAResidence:Williamstown, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA. ************************************ OBITUARY: Dorothy B. Stone Blake 1920 - 2009 WILLIAMSTOWN Dorothy B. Stone Blake, 89, formerly of Meadowvale died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Williamstown Commons following a long illness. Born on Jan 28, 1920 in Williamstown, she was the daughter of Elmer & Bessie Elwell Stone. She was a 1939 graduate of Mt. Greylock High School and attended the former Bliss Business College in North Adams. A veteran of World War II, in 1942 she enlisted in the WAAC and then in the WAC in 1943. Serving in three campaigns in the Pacific- New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Luzon, she received the WAAC Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. After her discharge from the Service, she returned to Williamstown and married Harry E. Blake. They lived and worked on Mount Hope Farm for many years prior to moving into the Village of Williamstown. On Oct. 18, 1997,she was recognized for her devotion and service by the Army as a charter member at the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington Cemetery for women who have served in the military. She was a member of the American Legion Richard A. Ruether Post 152 of Williamstown. Retiring in 1985, she was employed by Sprague Products Company for 25 years. A lifelong member, 74 years, of the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown since 1935, she served in a variety of capacities including Sunday School Director and teacher, editor of the Church newspaper, and a trustee of the church. She enjoyed reading, swimming, and most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom were the joys of her life. Her husband, Harry E. Blake died Jan. 11, 1963. She leaves two sons; Edward Blake and his wife, Lynne, of North Adams, and Steven Blake and his wife, Patricia, of Shusan, N.Y., four grandchildren; Jennifer Meyer and her husband, Tim, of Leonardtown, Md., Christopher Blake and his wife, Maria, of Croydon, Pa., Heather Attardo of Arlington, Vt., and Amanda Blake of Richmond, Va., four great-granddaughters Blake Meyer of Leonardtown, Md., Carly Blake of Croydon, Pa., and Brianna and Kayla Griffin of Arlington, Vt. A brother Everett Stone of Williamstown, several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Burbank Chapel at Eastlawn Cemetery in Williamstown. The Rev. Michelle Grube will officiate. Burial will follow at the family plot at Eastlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at AUGE-SAN SOUCIE-SIMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 46 North Church Street, North Adams. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Village Ambulance Service in care of the funeral home.
Published in The Berkshire Eagle Apr. 22, 2009. And Apr.20, 2009 in ibershires.com (Dorothy's adopted brother Everett Stone passed in 2011. MEMORIAL ID76737909)
Biological daughter of Caroline "Carrie" May Alderman and Edward Canedy. Adopted daughter of Elmer & Bessie Elwell Stone ( part of her biological father's family). She was raised by family and later adopted - not long after her biological mom's tragic death and her biological father going to prison. Dorothy was adopted/ name changed in adulthood January 12, 1946. (Personally, I think that she also disowned her biological family and I don't blame her for it). Meanwhile, Dorothy is widow of Harry E. Blake (who died Jan. 11, 1963;Marriage 4 Jul 1946 Williamstown, Massachusetts)
). WW2 VETERAN. Name:Dorothy B StoneRace:WhiteMarital status:Single, without dependents (Single)Rank:Aviation CadetBirth Year:1920Nativity State or Country:MassachusettsCitizenship:CitizenResidence:Berkshire, MassachusettsEducation:4 years of high schoolCivil Occupation:Semiskilled photographic process occupationsEnlistment Date:27 Nov 1942Enlistment Place:Springfield, MassachusettsService Number:A-115136Branch:Inactive ReserveComponent:Womens Army CorpsSource:Civil Life.
Height:60 Weight:115. Adopted parents: Father:Elmer Everett StoneMother:Bessie Irene Elwell Rose StoneBirth:28 Jan 1920 Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USADeath:20 Apr 2009 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USAResidence:Williamstown, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA. ************************************ OBITUARY: Dorothy B. Stone Blake 1920 - 2009 WILLIAMSTOWN Dorothy B. Stone Blake, 89, formerly of Meadowvale died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Williamstown Commons following a long illness. Born on Jan 28, 1920 in Williamstown, she was the daughter of Elmer & Bessie Elwell Stone. She was a 1939 graduate of Mt. Greylock High School and attended the former Bliss Business College in North Adams. A veteran of World War II, in 1942 she enlisted in the WAAC and then in the WAC in 1943. Serving in three campaigns in the Pacific- New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Luzon, she received the WAAC Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. After her discharge from the Service, she returned to Williamstown and married Harry E. Blake. They lived and worked on Mount Hope Farm for many years prior to moving into the Village of Williamstown. On Oct. 18, 1997,she was recognized for her devotion and service by the Army as a charter member at the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington Cemetery for women who have served in the military. She was a member of the American Legion Richard A. Ruether Post 152 of Williamstown. Retiring in 1985, she was employed by Sprague Products Company for 25 years. A lifelong member, 74 years, of the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown since 1935, she served in a variety of capacities including Sunday School Director and teacher, editor of the Church newspaper, and a trustee of the church. She enjoyed reading, swimming, and most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom were the joys of her life. Her husband, Harry E. Blake died Jan. 11, 1963. She leaves two sons; Edward Blake and his wife, Lynne, of North Adams, and Steven Blake and his wife, Patricia, of Shusan, N.Y., four grandchildren; Jennifer Meyer and her husband, Tim, of Leonardtown, Md., Christopher Blake and his wife, Maria, of Croydon, Pa., Heather Attardo of Arlington, Vt., and Amanda Blake of Richmond, Va., four great-granddaughters Blake Meyer of Leonardtown, Md., Carly Blake of Croydon, Pa., and Brianna and Kayla Griffin of Arlington, Vt. A brother Everett Stone of Williamstown, several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Burbank Chapel at Eastlawn Cemetery in Williamstown. The Rev. Michelle Grube will officiate. Burial will follow at the family plot at Eastlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at AUGE-SAN SOUCIE-SIMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 46 North Church Street, North Adams. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Village Ambulance Service in care of the funeral home.
Published in The Berkshire Eagle Apr. 22, 2009. And Apr.20, 2009 in ibershires.com (Dorothy's adopted brother Everett Stone passed in 2011. MEMORIAL ID76737909)
). WW2 VETERAN. Name:Dorothy B StoneRace:WhiteMarital status:Single, without dependents (Single)Rank:Aviation CadetBirth Year:1920Nativity State or Country:MassachusettsCitizenship:CitizenResidence:Berkshire, MassachusettsEducation:4 years of high schoolCivil Occupation:Semiskilled photographic process occupationsEnlistment Date:27 Nov 1942Enlistment Place:Springfield, MassachusettsService Number:A-115136Branch:Inactive ReserveComponent:Womens Army CorpsSource:Civil Life.
Height:60 Weight:115. Adopted parents: Father:Elmer Everett StoneMother:Bessie Irene Elwell Rose StoneBirth:28 Jan 1920 Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USADeath:20 Apr 2009 North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USAResidence:Williamstown, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA. ************************************ OBITUARY: Dorothy B. Stone Blake 1920 - 2009 WILLIAMSTOWN Dorothy B. Stone Blake, 89, formerly of Meadowvale died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Williamstown Commons following a long illness. Born on Jan 28, 1920 in Williamstown, she was the daughter of Elmer & Bessie Elwell Stone. She was a 1939 graduate of Mt. Greylock High School and attended the former Bliss Business College in North Adams. A veteran of World War II, in 1942 she enlisted in the WAAC and then in the WAC in 1943. Serving in three campaigns in the Pacific- New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Luzon, she received the WAAC Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. After her discharge from the Service, she returned to Williamstown and married Harry E. Blake. They lived and worked on Mount Hope Farm for many years prior to moving into the Village of Williamstown. On Oct. 18, 1997,she was recognized for her devotion and service by the Army as a charter member at the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington Cemetery for women who have served in the military. She was a member of the American Legion Richard A. Ruether Post 152 of Williamstown. Retiring in 1985, she was employed by Sprague Products Company for 25 years. A lifelong member, 74 years, of the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown since 1935, she served in a variety of capacities including Sunday School Director and teacher, editor of the Church newspaper, and a trustee of the church. She enjoyed reading, swimming, and most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom were the joys of her life. Her husband, Harry E. Blake died Jan. 11, 1963. She leaves two sons; Edward Blake and his wife, Lynne, of North Adams, and Steven Blake and his wife, Patricia, of Shusan, N.Y., four grandchildren; Jennifer Meyer and her husband, Tim, of Leonardtown, Md., Christopher Blake and his wife, Maria, of Croydon, Pa., Heather Attardo of Arlington, Vt., and Amanda Blake of Richmond, Va., four great-granddaughters Blake Meyer of Leonardtown, Md., Carly Blake of Croydon, Pa., and Brianna and Kayla Griffin of Arlington, Vt. A brother Everett Stone of Williamstown, several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Burbank Chapel at Eastlawn Cemetery in Williamstown. The Rev. Michelle Grube will officiate. Burial will follow at the family plot at Eastlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at AUGE-SAN SOUCIE-SIMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 46 North Church Street, North Adams. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Village Ambulance Service in care of the funeral home.
Published in The Berkshire Eagle Apr. 22, 2009. And Apr.20, 2009 in ibershires.com (Dorothy's adopted brother Everett Stone passed in 2011. MEMORIAL ID76737909)
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