Dorothy M. Quinlan passed away at home in her sleep on January 9th, 2023 at the age of 92. Loving wife of the late Raymond A. Quinlan for 69 wonderful years. Mother of (4) Susan, Mike (Sandy), Don (Anita) and Bryon (Joyce); Dear Grandmother of (7) Jennifer (Mark), Scott (Gina), Shannon (David), Sara (Mike), Shelby (Scott), Cameron, Caylin (Shawna); and Proud Great Grandmother of (14) Brady, Taylor, Sophi, Luci, Alex, Benjamin, Mia, Logan, Sammie, Lainey, Brooks, Ashton, Declan and Dean. Dorothy is also survived by sister-in-laws Connie Rudnik (wife of Dorothy's late bother Donald Rudnik) and Maxine (Jack) Freeman.
Her educational background included her attendance at Assumption Grotto Grade School in Detroit, Dominican High, and Saint Mary's Commercial High School in which she graduated in 1948. She also attended Macomb County Community College successfully completing courses which included Business Communication, Accounting, Business Law, and Federal Income Tax.
Dorothy had a distinguished professional career, and we have so many wonderful memories with her as family where she loved to travel and camp, with one of her favorite destinations being Arizona. She was also an accomplished painter, and enjoyed gatherings with her family and friends where she could share her love and socialize with everyone.
Her professional career included working for the City of St. Clair Shores where she started as a general Clerk Librarian advancing through several promotions to establish herself as the 40th District Court's first Court Administrator. Her working career with the city started in 1962 and extended through 1989 (almost 27 years of dedicated service).
Even though missing her will hurt, we will always think of her with joy because of the wonderful memories and love she shared.
In lieu of flowers donations in Dorothy's Honor to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated by the family.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Hope Church
28301 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kaul-fh.com for the Quinlan family.
