Dorothy "Dot" Lenane

Dorothy "Dot" Lenane, age 71 passed away on November 8, 2026 at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston with family by her bedside. Born June 9, 1955 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Yonkers, NY. Dot was the youngest of two daughters to the late Joan Lenane-Fuxjager and John A. Lenane Jr.

On January 18, 1982, Dot was the 1st to move to the ARC Reed residence. She was given the option to trial living here and decided she would continue residing in her home for 44 years. Dot had built many relationships with peers and staff over those years. Although essentially non-verbal, Dot was known for her phases of "A one, two" or "A two, a two". She would count to ten in alternation with you, if she enjoyed your company. She loved watching children laugh, play and with a natural instinct she would try to teach them how to use her blocks.

She attended Mid-Hudson ARC, Pecora Day Habilitations program till her retirement around 2018. While attending day services, Dot would enjoy making crafts and practicing her counting. But retirement life was her favorite, to kick back in her recliner and watch The Price is Right & Let's Make a Deal. She was particularly a fan of the US Open, many believed it was because of the counting involved with tennis. Nonetheless, Dorothy enjoyed a slow-paced routine with no need to rush.

Dorothy is survived by her sister, Joan A. Lenane and her sister-in-law Sally Rose both of Provincetown, MA. and her extended family of the Reed IRA.

In addition to her mother, Joan, Dot was predeceased by her father John, her aunt, Eileen Seeley, and stepfather Robert Fuxjager.

She will be greatly missed by her immediate family, extended family of Reed IRA and friends. 

Service will begin at 10am followed by Mass at 11am on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Immaculate Conception on Delaware Avenue in Kingston, NY. Interment will be Friday 11 am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.