Dorothea Desormeau

Dorothea DeSormeau passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice on March 8th. Dotty was born in Cobleskill and grew up in the Capital Region. She was a single mom of two children, Kathy DeSormeau (Brett Lee) and Steven DeSormeau (Michelle), of Willsboro, New York and London, England, respectively. She centered her life around her children and often worked two jobs to support them.

Dotty was a valued and dedicated employee with Walmart, East Greenbush location, for most of her career. She received promotions and many recognitions. She was well known for her helpfulness and ready smile to customers. She was respected among coworkers and supervisors. Several of them remained life-long friends.

Dotty embraced life and enjoyed a good laugh. She loved collecting, eating out, shopping, playing golf, and most of all, sharing laughs with her sisters. She was a member of the Poestenkill VFW.

In addition to her two children and their significant others, Dotty leaves behind her grandchildren Connor, Alexa, and Tabitha, seven sisters, and one brother. She is predeceased by her brother, John, mother, Rose Clarke, and stepfather, Anthony Clarke.

The family would like to thank the nurses and volunteers at St. Peter's Hospice for their kindness and responsiveness in her care. They are angels on earth.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Saturday, March 14th from 11 to 1 at New Comer Funeral Home located at 181 Troy-Schenectady Road. A service will start at 1pm.