Dorothy Lyon Berrier, 78, of The Villages, Florida passed away February 10, 2019 peacefully at home. She was the wife of James D. Berrier for 58 years.
Dorothy was born in Harrisburg, PA a daughter of the late John Lyon and Mary Jean Lyon.
She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and educator. She was a graduate of the Marjorie Webster Junior College in Maryland where she received her Associate’s Degree. She retired from the Doane Stuart School as a physical education teacher in Albany, NY. Dorothy and James are Charter members of Hope Lutheran Church in the Villages. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Puc Puggy Chapter.
She survived a debilitating stroke when she was 46 years of age and fought valiantly to be part of her family’s lives for an additional 32 years. She was an inspiration and role model on how to handle adversity and appreciate the simple joys of life. She will always be remembered for her smile that brightened her surroundings.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, James and daughters, Dorothy Masiello of East Greenbush, NY, Jamie Steck (David) of Loudonville, NY, Penny Berrier of Wilmington, MA and Allison Berrier of Harahan, LA. She has 5 grandchildren Kaylee, James, Helena, Cameron and Gracie. She leaves behind sisters, Molly Protheroe of Helena, MT and Frances Fannell of Ormond Beach, FL.
