Dorothy E. Grant Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy E. Grant, 90, of County Highway 107 Amsterdam died Sunday evening May 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s Healthcare. She was born in Broadalbin on April 30, 1926 a daughter of Raymond and Elsie Carr Mosher and was a 1944 graduate of Perth Central School. Dorothy was a lifelong area resident. When she was a teenager, Dorothy along with her twin sister, Doris, sang as a duet known as the Mosher Twins, every Saturday morning on WGY Radio. They also sang at various area churches. At one time, Mrs. Grant was employed at the former Chalmers Mills in Amsterdam, where she would meet her future husband. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Broadalbin. Dorothy was an avid gardener and enjoyed landscaping her property. She also enjoyed oil painting, and playing the piano. She was married to Colin Harry Grant on July 24, 1948. He died August 27, 1978. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Alice Decker and Evelyn Lilley; and two brothers-in-law, George Decker and George Lilley. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl E.(Donald) Andrews of Medina, OH; a son, Stuart C. (Susan) Grant of Apalachin, NY; her twin sister, Doris (Roger) Deuel of Broadalbin; five grandchildren, Stephen C. Grant, Colin S. Grant, Donald B. Andrews, Jr., Michele L. Andrews, and Grant C. Andrews; three great-granddaughters, Taryn and Alexis Grant, and Elethea Andrews; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street) Johnstown with her nephew, Rev. Dr. David Deuel, officiating. Calling hours will be held from 10 am to noon at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will be in Perth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to the Salvation Army, both in care of the funeral home. Dorothy’s family would like to gratefully acknowledge the compassionate care that was extended at Hillcrest Springs, St. Mary’s Healthcare 4th Floor Staff, and River Ridge for her.

Dorothy E. Grant

April 30, 1926 - May 29, 2016

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