Dorothy H. Currier

Dorothy Currier, wife of the late Joseph Currier, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Albany NY.

Born on January 17th, 1927 in Mineville NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sarah Haseltine (Stimpson).

Dorothy graduated from high school in 1944 and then attended Albany Business College. She went to work for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Albany NY and married Joseph Currier on October 1st, 1949. Together, they would have two sons, Kevin and David, born in Glens Falls NY. After the family's return to Albany, she was employed by the South Colonie School District from 1973 – 2000.

Dorothy was a beautiful and gentle soul that loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved being outdoors and going for walks in the Crossings Park of Colonie. She also exercised at the gym regularly until she was in her mid-to- late 80s. She loved traveling with her family and watching baseball and football. Dorothy was an avid reader and also enjoyed baking and working on puzzles and crafts with her dear friend, Sandy. She also liked having a glass of wine while watching old black and white movies on YouTube and Face Timed with her family daily.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husband Joseph, and brother Earl "Bud" (Joan) Haseltine.

Dorothy is survived by her sons Kevin (Susanne) and David (Leah); grandson, Brandon (Caitlyn) and several step-grandchildren; her brother, Ronald Haseltine (Joan) of Mineville NY, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Shaker Please Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the loving- kindness, care and attention they have shown to Dorothy over the last several months as she was beset by more and more limitations in her daily life.

Dorothy will be laid to rest alongside her husband at a private interment in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Spring of 2024.