Dorothy Virginia Britch

BRITCH, Dorothy V., 90, of Brandon, Fla. passed away April 15, 2016 surrounded by her family. Dorothy grew up in North Carolina as one of ten children. She married her husband, Joseph, in 1943 and moved to New Bern, NC to raise their six children. The family moved to Brandon in 1973 when Joseph semi-retired. Dorothy was a gifted artist who loved to paint on porcelain and china, a masterful seamstress who loved to sew for her children and grandchildren and a great southern cook.

While in New Bern, Dorothy was an active member St. Paul's Catholic Church, St. Paul's School and the Catholic Daughters of America serving one term as the State Regent. She and her husband were active members of Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and daughter, Micheline. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Gay Heath (Danny) of New Bern, NC, Pauline Tracy of Riverview, FL, Teresa Young of Lakeland, FL and sons, Joseph Jr. (Kathy) of Chino Hills, CA and Charles (Deborah) of Valrico, FL. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Michele Price (Perry), Cove City, NC, Dan Heath (Julie) of Clayton, NC, Miranda Long (Wayne), Chesapeake, VA, Alexis Britch, of San Luis Obispo, CA, Justin (Katherine) Britch, Irvine, CA, Briana Parnell (Brian), Adam Tracy, Samantha Young, and Marty Cole, all of Brandon, FL, and Charles Britch (Kellie) of Tampa, FL, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Margaret Argudo of Brandon, FL and Lucy Manley of New London, NC; and one brother, Richard Moore of Hamlet, NC.

A funeral mass was held at Nativity Catholic Church Chapel in Brandon, FL on Wednesday, April 20 at 1 p.m. A funeral mass will also be held on Monday, May 2nd at 1 p.m. at the Old St. Paul's Church located at 504 Middle Street, New Bern, NC. Service will be said by Father Thomas Tully. Internment will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lifepath Hospice 12470 Telecom Dr., Suite 300, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. Condolences may be offered at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Local arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.