Dolores Clare Furnari

BRANDON:

Dolores C. Furnari, 92, of Brandon, VT, passed away peacefully, January 16, 2025 in the Palliative Care Room called “The Estuary” at Porter Hospital in Middlebury.

She grew up in Lawrence, Massachusetts and married her husband of 74 years there. They moved to Brandon in 1986, she was a dedicated employee of the Town of Brandon for over 29 years. Many Brandon residents know Dolores through her Art. She taught Early American decoration and Folk Art in her home studio. She received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Historical Society of Early American Decoration. She was a founding member of the Brandon Artists Guild which just celebrated their 25th year Anniversary May ’24.

She is survived by her husband Donald, daughter; Dawn Marie Bailey (Douglas), granddaughters; Lisa Marie Rovi (Raymond) Jennifer Marie Hubert (Miles) and two great grandsons; Anthony Rovi (Ashley), Joseph Rovi, and her great, great granddaughter Isabella who brought the fifth generation of joy and laughter to her life.

Per her wishes, there will be no public services. The family would like any donation, in her memory to go to; “The Estuary” at Porter Hospital, for the comfort of future patients and their families.

Miller & Ketcham of Brandon is assisting the family.