Pine Plains, NY – Kathryn “Dolly” Thorpe, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the Baptist Home in Rhinebeck, NY.
She was born on April 17, 1935, in West Taghkanic, NY the daughter of Earl and Beulah (Coon) Tomkins.
Mrs. Thorpe worked at ITW in Lakeville, CT for many years.
Her passion was her family. She loved to be surrounded by her children.
Survivors include her two daughters, Carol Schmitz and her husband Peter; Anne Thorpe and her fiancé Stephen Hirsch; six grandchildren, Tom, Stephanie, Dan, Rita, Brittney, Erica, and ten great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Thorpe Jr. on January 29, 1987, a son, David Thorpe on February 14, 1975, and a sister Betty Swartz.
There are no calling hours.
A graveside service will be held at 3 PM on Friday, February 1st at Evergreen Cemetery, 50 North Main St. Pine Plains, with Vicar Jackie Jefferson officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105 or Pine Plains Rescue Squad PO Box 100 Pine Plains, NY 12567.
