Dorothy Symes Donaldson's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Chatham, New Jersey

Dorothy Symes Donaldson

September 30, 1926 - September 6, 2025 (98 years old)

Chatham, New Jersey

Dorothy Symes Donaldson's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Chatham, New Jersey

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bradley & Son Funeral Homes, LLC

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Dorothy Symes Donaldson

September 30, 1926 - September 6, 2025 (98 years old)

Chatham, New Jersey

Dorothy Symes Donaldson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 6, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Dorothy Symes Donaldson of Chatham, New Jersey. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Symes Donaldson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Dorothy has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lillian Marie Symes and Edgar F. Symes; and her husband Robert J. Donaldson. She is survived by: her children, Keith A. Wilcox, Robyn Wilcox Ahlers and James D. Wilcox; and her stepchildren, Warren Donaldson and Barbara Donaldson. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bradley & Son Funeral Homes, LLC



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Sep 25

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A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home
345 Main St, Chatham, NJ 07928

Fri

Sep 26

Funeral service

St. John's Lutheran Church
587 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

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