Dorothy Kissman

Dorothy Plitt Kissman, age 90, passed away at Legacy Assisted Living Center in Jackson, MI on June 11, 2013 under the loving care of the Legacy staff, her family and SouthernCare Hospice. Dorothy was born in Manchester, CT on July 19, 1922 to Florence and Emil Plitt. She graduated from Manchester High School and later married her beloved husband Ernest Kissman Sr. who was also from Manchester. The Kissmans lived in Marlborough, CT for many years before retiring to Scotland, CT. They built their last three homes together, and Dorothy worked daily with Ernie on every phase of the construction. Dorothy later returned to Manchester to live at The Arbors Retirement Center. She moved to Michigan in 2006 to be closer to family, but retained immense pride in her home state. She was employed at Traveler's Insurance Company and later worked alongside her husband at the Kissman Wood Company in Marlborough. Dorothy enjoyed reading, playing the organ, and supporting the UConn Huskies. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Ever a believer in the goodness of people, Dorothy never met a stranger who was undeserving of a smile and some kind words. She was predeceased by her husband in 1986 and also by her parents and her brother Norman Plitt. Surviving are her son Ernest Jr. and his wife Linda, her daughter Marjorie Rowley and her husband Michael, grandchildren Courtney Weld, Matt Bartlebaugh, Jim Bartlebaugh, Eric Bartlebaugh, Matt Rowley and Paul Rowley, and great granddaughter Morgan Weld. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Monday June 17, 2013 between 5:00 and 7:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30 with interment following in Palmertown Cemetery, Scotland. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .