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Dorothy Mae Valladao

August 12, 1928 to August 28, 2009


Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 - 09:40:28 am PDT

Born August 12, 1928 at Mills Memorial Hospital in San Mateo to Joseph and Minnie Valladao, both natives of Half Moon Bay.  She attended both Half Moon Bay Grammar School and Half Moon Bay High School.

Dorothy was proud of her heritage, her coastside roots and her family.  As a mother, Dorothy dedicated full attention to her daughters’ health, academic and extra curricular activities.  When her girls were in middle school, Dorothy worked as a part-time assistant to the Half Moon Bay Librarian and contributed her time as a 4-H leader for several years.  As she transitioned into her elder life, she found peace and contentment volunteering her time and services to the Senior Coastsiders.

Dorothy was an adventurous lady.  She loved people, traveling, music and most of all, she to be on or near the coastline.  Dorothy always looked forward to and cherished visits with grandchildren and great grand children.

Dorothy leaves behind her daughter, Donna Marchi Baxter, Donna’s husband, Jeffrey Baxter, a kind friend and companion, Walter Stitt, grandchildren Kirk Baxter and Kristine Baxter-Harmon, and their respective spouses, Lisa Baxter and Larry Harmon, great grandchildren Britney, Carlton and Ian Baxter and Kayla, Erika and Cameron Harmon.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her daughter, Judith Marchi.

Dorothy Valladao was loved and respected by many and will be missed by all.  A rosary will be held at Miller-Dutra Coastside Chapel in Half Moon Bay, Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00 pm, preceded by visitation at 4:00 pm.  A Catholic mass will be held Thursday, September 3rd at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church in Half Moon Bay.

The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. 

Arrangements by Miller-Dutra, Half Moon Bay, Ca. (650)726-4474

millerdutra@sbcglobal.com

 

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