Dorothy Mae Clayton Obituary

The passing of Dorothy Mae Clayton of Seneca Falls, New York occurred on August 14, 2026. Dorothy, born on April 22, 1926, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold G. Woodruff and Gladys Rowe Woodruff; her former husband Donald House; her husband Charles Clayton; and her brothers, Willard and Robert Woodruff.

She is survived by: her daughters, Donna Spaulding (George) of Athol, MA, Deborah DiMatteo (Joe) of Seneca Falls, NY and Deanna DeBottis (Steven) of Geneva, NY; and her stepsons, Daniel Evans (Pam) of Utah and Steven Clayton of Irondequoit, NY. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian Church of Rural Grove, 170 Rural Grove Rd., Sprakers, NY, 12166 or Animal Rescue of Seneca County (formerly Beverly's Animal Shelter), 50 E. River St., Waterloo, NY, 13165.