LOWVILLE - Dorothy Estelle Walter, 95, formerly of Trinity Avenue and the East Road Adult Home, passed away on Saturday morning, July 21, 2012, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility where she had resided since April of 2012.

Dorothy was born on April 18, 1917, in Lowville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Stella Vary Lasher Rowsam. She graduated from Lowville Free Academy in 1934 and on May 12, 1942, she was married to Franklin Clark Walter at the Methodist Church Parsonage in New Bremen with Rev. Myron French officiating. Dorothy and Franklin were self-employed owners of Walter's General Store in Lowville from 1951 until 1977, when they sold the business to Sherwood Widrick. Franklin died in November of 1979.

Mrs. Walter was a long-time member of the Lowville Methodist Church and was an active member of the Lowville Senior Citizens Group for whom she helped organize many trips for seniors. She was awarded Senior Citizen of the Year for Lewis County. In addition to traveling with the Senior Citizen Group, Dorothy also enjoyed knitting and sewing.

Dorothy is survived by her only son Frederick C. "Fred" Walter of Watertown; her sister Winnie Sweredoski of Delray Beach, FL and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother John E. Rowsam and sister Elizabeth J. "Betty" Lacey.

Funeral services for Mrs. Walter will be on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sundquist Funeral Home with Rev. Beth O'Neil, pastor officiating. Burial will follow at the West Lowville Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday, the 23rd from 6-8 p.m.

Memorials in Dorothy's name can be made to Lowville United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 7618 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.