Dorothy Kathleen Connor

Dorothy Kathleen Connor (nee Krum), age 101, of Easton, Maryland passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 79 years, Robert Francis Connor and by a son, Robert Frederick Connor. She is survived by her daughter Judith Rose of Joppa, Maryland; son John Michael Connor of Crestline, California; son Patrick A Connor (wife Joyce) of Tomball, Texas; daughter Mary K. Carter (husband Joseph) of Pinehurst, North Carolina and daughter Sharon Duvall of Massanutten, Virginia, and by her sister Mary Ellen Stock of San Jose, California. Born in Fresno, California she, with her husband and older three children, relocated from the west coast to Aberdeen, Maryland after the conclusion of the 2nd World War. Her husband and children took up residence at Aberdeen Proving Ground. In 1966, they ventured into managing and operating a golf and swim club (Hamilton Park Club) in Harford County, Md. After many successful years with the business, they retired to Easton, Maryland in 1978 . The eastern shore residence on the Peach Blossom Creek centered in the migratory path of Canadian geese, and as the geese wintered there and were nurtured by her offerings she became affectionally known as Grandma Geese to her 21 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, fruitcakes and bread at Christmas, and hosting the many relatives and visitors to her home over the years. Dorothy loved having the whole family over for boating, fishing and crabbing. She carried a quick wit up until her final days and was known to beat most takers in a game of television Jeopardy. Reading mystery and crime novels was a favorite pastime. Dorothy adored a good murder mystery. Dorothy also displayed a talent for writing lengthy letters containing her wisdom and attitude toward aging, including a comment lifted from one of her letters written when she was over 100 years old that said "we do not use the words 'old' or 'age' or even count the numbers, all so detrimental to the up beat attitude we should project so as to not discourage others from attaining our lofty perspective. We are vintage and wise, someone still to be consulted." A memorial service will be held on the premises of her residence at 28221 Widgeon Terrace Drive in Easton, MD.

Dorothy Kathleen Connor

September 2, 1924 - May 27, 2026