Dorothy Bennett Carrington
May 10, 1929 - February 20, 2024
ONEONTA - Dorothy Bennett Carrington went home to be her Lord Feb. 20.
Born in Utica, to Herbert and Ruth Bennett, Dorothy attended a one-room school for a few years, later graduating as Valedictorian from Sauquoit Central School, Class of 1946. Dorothy received her Bachelor's and later Masters' degrees from Oneonta State Teacher's College, Class of 1950.
She married Wayne E. Carrington in the Summer of 1950.
Dorothy taught elementary school for 33 years. In retirement, she remained active in local organizations, taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, spent time with family and friends, took classes in art and watercolor, played piano, read hundreds of books, and cared for her home and gardens. She loved music and enjoyed many live performances in Oneonta Venues through the years. She was blessed in later life with deep faith, good health, love and friendship, and the joy of helping others in the community she loved deeply.
Dorothy was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Wayne; her siblings, Alden, Roger, Kent Bennett, and Lucy Jones.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Carrington; her daughter, Kathie and husband, Arnold Greenblatt, their children, Rachel and Sukesh Aghara and Lauren Velten, Dorothy's great-grandchildren, Mikah Velten, Axl and Maryssa Velten, Rishikesh and Devan Aghara; her son, Wayne and wife Rebecca (Johnson) and their sons, Aben and Andrew Carrington.
Affectionately known as Grandma Birdie, Dorothy leaves behind her many dear nieces and nephew and their families; her Elm Park United Methodist Church Family and so many who are dear to her. She loved you all.
A memorial service for Dorothy will be held at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta, at 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11. The family will receive visitors at the church from noon to 1 p.m.
Interment in Oneonta Plains Cemetery will be at a later date.
Those who wish to memorialize Dorothy with a donation may make a gift to Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
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