Dorothy C. Gilmore

Dorothy C. Gilmore passed away on January 29, 2017, at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, MD. She was 75. Born on March 22, 1941, in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Grace Nelson Moors. She was raised in Johnstown and attended Southmont School from K-11th grade and graduated from Westmont High School, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad. She met her husband, Samuel G. Gilmore, Jr., in her senior year of high school. They were married and raised their family in Wilmington, DE, but they also lived in Wilmington, NC, and St. Paul, MN, for a period of time. They moved to Easton in 2011. Dorothy’s interests included needlework, ceramics, crocheting, flower arranging, and painting. Her art was exhibited at the Academy of the Arts in Easton, MD. She also enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Wilmington Garden Club. Dorothy was a singer and member of the Porter’s Neck Chorale Group. She enjoyed golfing and the LPGA, and she was an avid sports fan, especially football and baseball, her favorites being the Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies. A major accomplishment of Dorothy’s was becoming a Life Master with the American Contract Bridge League. She was a superior baker and world traveler, visiting every continent but Antarctica. Her favorite places were Australia and New Zealand. She visited almost all 50 states and especially loved Lake Winnipesaukee, NH, where she vacationed for many years with her family. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and had a great sense of humor. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Samuel G. Gilmore, Jr.; her children, Mike Gilmore (Bernadette), Scott Gilmore (Nicole Diana), Colleen Klimek (Brian); grandchildren, Sarah and Abigail Gilmore, Nicole and Jennifer Gilmore, Matthew and Devin Klimek; sisters, Rebecca Stradley (Tom) and Linda Pisapia (Ralph); and her furry, four-legged daughter, Honey Gilmore. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 3, from 2-4 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., Easton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Visions for Creative Housing Solutions (visionsnh.org).

Dorothy C. Gilmore

March 22, 1941 - January 29, 2017