Dorothy Esther Dailey

March 24, 1919 - December 29, 2022

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Dorothy Esther Dailey (nee Peters), age 103 of Chardon, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 29, 2022. Loving Mother of Linda Kaplan (deceased) (Rob) of Cleveland Heights, OH and Timothy (Victoria) of Chardon, OH. Inspiring Grandmother of Andrew Kaplan (Molly), Krista Brown (Jared), Kelsey Dailey, and Great Grandmother of Eliot Benkendorfer, and Jolene and Weston Brown. Beloved Sister of Steve Peters (deceased).

Dorothy grew up in Parma, OH and graduated from Parma High School in 1937. She had a career as a secretary at a number of firms including Addressograph-Multigraph in Euclid, OH. Dorothy was married to Raymond K. Dailey for 48 years before his death in 1990. As a couple they enjoyed golfing at Legend Lake Golf Club in Chardon, OH and playing gin rummy.

She was a loyal Cleveland Indians fan and had many hobbies including reading, crossword puzzles, sewing, and golfing. She devoted much of her life to volunteering with both the Chardon Municipal Court and the Geauga County Adult Day Care Group at the Department On Aging. In 2005 she was named “Geauga’s most outstanding senior citizen.”

Special thanks to the Staff at The Residence of Chardon for the care and friendship they provided in her final years. Donations can be made in her name to the Geauga County Senior Citizen Center, Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.

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Though I never met this fine lady, I did spend many days & nights with Tim and heard some fantastic stories about her and her. My condolences to your family. Damon Calabrese

To my friend Tim, Mothers take us to a point in life when they know you are ready to leave. However , they are always there with you throughout your life. You are part of them. Unconditional love forever! Although you are sad with grief, one day, in time, you will find out it is okay. You will smile and realize she never really left you at all... mike

I remember Dorothy through the Department on Aging. It was there she taught anyone in her audience valuable lessons, usually teed up through a golf analogy. I still quote Dorothy to this day in my daily life; bits of precious wisdom and humor. She invited me to her house on several occasions, and I happily accepted the invitation. I would have followed her anywhere. Her style was trend setting. Most importantly, the example she set: of the importance of community, hard work, and to never give up will stay with me, always. And, although her age greatly numbered in years, her spirit was that of youth. What struck me the most about Dorothy, was the closeness in which she spoke of her family. The matter-of-fact tone of the everyday; nothing missed; no words unsaid. Comfort to the family during this time of loss: and, please know that I am not the only one that she touched in this way. I am just one of many. I hope to one day have the great privilege once again of sitting in her “audience.”