Dot was born January 19, 1946 in Potsdam, NY to the late E. Stanley and Pauline (Benson) Howlett. She graduated from Potsdam Central School in 1964 and continued her education in Watertown, NY, attending beauty school.
In 1964 she also fell in love with her companion for life John Prosper, and after a short courtship they were married in January of 1965. Shortly down the road they welcomed their first son John II (Elaine) of Chesapeake, Virginia, followed by twin boys Mark (Pendaley) of Suffolk, Virginia and Jeffrey (Sandra) of Norfolk, New York. After raising 3 boys until they were all in grade school, Dot started a 37-year career in food services at SUNY Potsdam where she became the expert in food preparation and was responsible for the presentation of two salad buffets for the many thousands of students over those many years. Her pride in her work was very evident to those who enjoyed the fruits of her labor.
Dot most enjoyed taking long walks with John Sr. in the village she called home for 75 years, she also enjoyed reading books and always looked forward to the weekend when she could go and socialize with many friends at the Potsdam Elks and visit Commander Elaine at the Norwood American Legion. Dot especially looked forward to taking vacations with John Sr. to Myrtle Beach and also to Southern Virginia to visit her two sons and with families. In the last many years of her life, Dot very much enjoyed having coffee and maybe dessert during memorable conversations with her son Jeffrey and John Sr. at the Potsdam Ponderosa. Most important to Dot was having been able to spend 56 years of her life enjoying the pride she shared with John Sr. of raising three strong and independent boys to man.
Dot is also survived by 6 grandchildren she so very much adored; Taylor, Connor, Kayla, Jessica, Jacob and Sydney and two great grandchildren Juliette and Bennett; sisters Patricia Michels and Martha Phillips and many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother E. Stanley Howlett III.
Per Dot’s request there will be no funeral services at this time. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date chosen by the family. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Potsdam Humane Society; 17 Madrid Avenue; Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences, fond memories and thoughts can be shared with Dot’s family at www.garnerfh.com.
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Potsdam Humane Society17 Madrid Avenue, Potsdam, New York 13676
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