Dorothy Louise Irwin

Dorothy was a valued friend and member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hamburg, TOPPs of Dexter, and the Dexter Senior Center.

After some 25 years of service working in patient accounts, Dorothy retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital of Ann Arbor. Dorothy also worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Kominars in Wayne and was also a valued staff member at Annapolis Hospital in Westland.

Dorothy grew up in Detroit attending Cass Tech High during the 60’s Motown era, was passionate about music, and was an accomplished flutist and pianist.

Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She cherished her children and grandchildren; her family was of utmost importance to her.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Jack L.; children, Jack A. (Patricia) Irwin, and Jeannine (John) Cate; sister, Beverly A. Scammell; grandchildren, Julia C. (Brian D.) Schneider, Adam I. (Sarah) Cate, Olivia R. (Christopher) Raby, and Samuel E. Irwin; Great Grandchildren, Owen W. and Milo A. Cate and Step Great-Grandchildren, Emma, and Ethan Schneider.

Dorothy’s parents, Edward G. and Milma H. Scammell; and her brothers, baby boy Scammell and Edward W. Scammell preceded her in death.

A visitation for Dorothy will be held Friday, May 7, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Muehlig Funeral Chapel, 403 South 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI. A second and final visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at which time the funeral service will begin at 1:00.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy's memory may be offered to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7701 E M-36, Whitmore Lake, Michigan US, https://stpaulhamburg.com/give/.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.muehligannarbor.com for the Irwin family.