Dorothy Grace Krause

Dorothy Grace Krause, 105, died on August 9, 2022 after a long and special life, bringing joy to all she knew.  She was born April 13, 1917 in Hartford, CT to George and Ruth Shedd and was proud of their hard-working lives and the roles her ancestors played in our country’s early history.

Dorothy spent her earliest years in Lebanon and Willimantic followed by a lifetime in Manchester and Bolton.  At age 99 she moved to Arbors of Hop Brook and lived in comfort under the care of her devoted aide, Millie.  Dorothy taught elementary school in Ellington and Manchester for twenty years, owned Ward Music Company with her husband Ward, and raised five children.  She was a member of South United Methodist Church, Bolton Seniors, the Bolton and Manchester Historical Societies, Descendants of the Mayflower of CT, and the DAR’s Orford Parish Chapter.

Dorothy’s greatest joy was her family and traveling with Ward, especially in the US with their trailer and canoe.  She passed on to her family her love of nature and belief in the importance of self-reliance and good cheer.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Ward; brother, Earl; sister, Ruth; and son, Bryan and his family.  She is survived by her children Barry Krause of Lottsburg, VA, Richard Krause of Edgecomb, ME, Janice Bonaccorso of Barkhamsted, CT, and William Krause of Honeoye Falls, NY, their spouses, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.  Her many loving and loved family and friends gave her great joy and comfort.

A memorial service will be held at South United Methodist Church in Manchester on Friday Oct. 7 at 10:30.  All are welcome; for everyone’s safety, masks are advised.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of sending flowers, consider a donation to the Bolton Senior Center; the friendship and support of the kind people there helped Dorothy prosper during the many years she lived after Ward’s death. Their address is 104 Notch Rd., Bolton, CT 06043.

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