David A. Dority

David A. Dority, 62, of Crescent Avenue, Amsterdam, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at St. Mary?s Hospital. Born on July 25, 1945 in Camden, Maine he was the son of the late Earl and Doris Bennett Dority. He was educated and raised in Maine before moving to Amsterdam in 2001. David was employed for U.S. Corrugated in Amsterdam as a supervisor. He enjoyed working and being around his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to remodel his home, and being on the computer. He was an avid Red Sox and enjoyed NASCAR. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. His is survived by his wife, Bonnie Dority, whom he married on June 13, 1981; two daughters, Meagan Goff and her husband Darek of Oak Hill, NY and Melissa Brooks of Steuben, Maine; a brother, Ralph Dority and his wife Mary Lou of Carroltown, Texas; five grandchildren, Danielle, Tylar, Amanda, Hailey and Natalie; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a close family friend, Leroy Dodge and his wife Pat of Lincolnville Beach, Maine. He was predeceased by his siblings, Helen Raschaeck and Howard Dority. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a legacy candle ceremony and celebration of life on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 11a.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, P.O. Box 91840, Santa Barbara, CA 93190 or www.marf.org.