Obituary of Dorothy E. Boniface

Dorothy "Dot" Estelle GoldsmithBoniface Pine Bush, NY Dorothy Estelle Goldsmith Boniface, a lifetime area resident, passed into eternal rest with her family by her side on Monday August 8, 2011, at the age of 87.The daughter of Kenneth and Estelle Plugfelder Goldsmith, she was born on March 9, 1924 in Philadelphia PA. She is survived by her beloved family: children, Edward (Ted) J. and wife Barbara, Kenneth R. and wife Veronica, Thomas A. and wife Jean, Donna L. and husband Jack Dopp, Steven H. and wife Debbie, Holly A. and husband Michael Bodnar, her 21 grandchildren and their spouses, 39 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews & good friends. Dorothy was predeceased by her loving husband Edward Boniface, brothers Kenneth and Robert "Butch" Goldsmith, her sister Iris Paige, great-grandsons Andrew Joseph Boniface and Ryan Hewitt and great-great- granddaughter Alison McClure. She and her husband, Edward, founded Pine Bush Equipment Co., Inc., which has been run by 4 generations for over 55 years. Dot was a very active member in her community; she was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Pine Bush Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary, and the American Legion. She helped found the Pine Bush Community Health Center. She fought against the pollution of the Plattekill. A family statement reads: "She was dedicated to her family and created many special occasions for her family and friends, from Christmas parties to Easter egg hunts she always made wonderful memories. Dot was a woman ahead of her time; a great business woman and hard-worker. She taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren strong family and business values. Her most cherished times were spent entertaining her family and friends. We love you a bushel and a peck….you will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank all of Dorothy's dedicated caregivers who have helped her over the years. Family and friends are invited to call Sunday, August 14th from 3 PM to 7:00 PM at William M. Gagan Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Rd. Pine Bush, N.Y. and Funeral Services will be at the Mountain View "Pine Bush" United Methodist Church located on Rte 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566 on Monday, August 15, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Robert B. Hewitt officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dorothy's name to: The Pine Bush Fire Department, P.O. Box #1, Rt. 52 Pine Bush, NY 12566: The Pine Bush Ambulance Corp., P.O. Box 407 Pine Bush, NY 12566: The United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 238 Pine Bush, NY 12566 or: The American Legion Post 1308, Pine Bush, NY 12566. Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. www.wmgagafuneralhome.com