Dorothy J. Berger, 74, of Willimantic, formerly of Meriden, wife of James F. Berger, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003 in Windham. She was born November 7, 1928 in Meriden, daughter of the late Albert and Malvina (Morin) Athorne and had lived in Meriden over 50 years before moving to the Windham area 20 years ago. Prior to her retirement she was employed for many years at the Meriden Record-Journal. In addition to her husband she is survived by 5 children, Alison Berger of Groton, Alan "Al" Berger of Canterbury, Geraldine Haines of Putnam, Elizabeth "Betty" Hockla of Willington and Gail Wilson of Vernon, 2 brothers and a sister, Gerald, Robert and Pearl, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Rte. 195, Willimantic on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a gathering at the funeral home, Saturday at 9:15 a.m. prior to the procession to her Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Willimantic. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Windham. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson St. Willimantic, CT 06226. Please visit
www.potterfh.com
for directions and online registry.