Dorothy Elaine KINNAIRD

1931 - 2018  (86 years)

• Name	Dorothy Elaine KINNAIRD
  Nickname	Dottie
  Birth	2 Jun 1931	Pennsylvania, United States
  Gender	Female
  Obituary	26 Apr 2018	Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
  	Obituary for Dorothy Elaine Gadd Dorothy Kinnaird Gadd, 86, originally from Charleroi, PA passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 in Gastonia, NC. Dotty, as she preferred to be called, was born June 2, 1931 in Monesson, PA and was the youngest daughter of the late Edward “Bert” and Evelyn Kinnaird. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald E Gadd and son, David Scott Gadd. She is survived by her son, Douglas A. and her daughter-in-law, Nancy B. Gadd of Belmont, NC, as well as three grandchildren, Terrance Scott Gadd and his wife, Ashleigh, of Charlotte, NC, Amanda Gadd of Belmont, NC, and George Noah Gadd of Belmont, NC. She is also survived by her loving sister, Betty Gonos, of North Huntingdon, PA with whom she spoke with once or twice daily. Dotty is also survived by five nieces and three nephews. While living in Charleroi, Dotty volunteered many hours at the Food Pantry and was an active participant in the Silver Sneakers program at the YMCA for many years. Primarily a homemaker, Dotty was actively involved with the activities of her two sons and maintained an expansive scrap book for each throughout their scholastic careers. After Dotty’s husband Don retired, together they created crafts and traveled across the Pittsburgh region to participate in weekend shows. Dotty relocated to North Carolina four years ago to be close to family and enjoyed many holiday dinners and special events. She also came make new friends who were a great support to her through her transition and illness. Throughout her life Dotty was a prolific reader and enjoyed playing cards and board games, most recently with her friends at Carillon Assisted Living in Cramerton, NC. She had a quick wit and was always ready to laugh and share a smile. These qualities live on through her son and grandchildren. Dotty was a friend of technology staying in contact with many friends (new and old) and her Charleroi and Mon Valley community using email and the internet. Dotty, was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and friend ~ she will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charleroi Food Pantry located at 812 Meadow Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022. Condolence messages may be sent online at www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Gadd family http://monvalleyindependent.com/2018/04/dorothy-kinnaird-gadd-formerly-of-charleroi/
  Death	23 Apr 2018	Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, United States
  Burial	Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
  Person ID	I237	Reinhardt 2019
  Last Modified	27 Apr 2018

  
  

  Family	Donald Eugene GADD,   b. 1 Apr 1930, Finleyville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States d. 5 Jul 2014, Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, United States (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	1954	Furstenfeldbruck Air Force Base, Germany
  Children	1. David Scott GADD,   b. 9 Apr 1957   d. 4 Apr 1985, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States (Age 27 years)   2. Douglas Alan GADD,   b. 22 Oct 1959 (Age 64 years)
  Family ID	F078	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 May 2017

  
  

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  Birth - 2 Jun 1931 - Pennsylvania, United States Marriage - 1954 - Furstenfeldbruck Air Force Base, Germany Obituary - 26 Apr 2018 - Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States Death - 23 Apr 2018 - Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, United States Burial - - Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States  = Link to Google Earth