Dorothy McKerns
In Memory of
Dorothy V.
McKerns (McDuffe)
1923 - 2017
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Obituary for Dorothy V. McKerns (McDuffe)

Dorothy V.  McKerns (McDuffe)
Trenton ME – Dorothy V. McDuffe McKerns, age 94 of Trenton, ME, died peacefully on December 8, 2017. Dorothy was born on May 3rd, 1923 in Brandon, Manitoba to parents Peter and Florence McDuffe. Dorothy earned her PhD from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, in Speech Pathology and Audiology, and worked for many years in private practice and in special education in FL and ME. Dorothy was the co-author of numerous books and programs on children’s education, special education and traumatic brain injury.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wilshire McKerns, PhD., her sister Helen and brother David McDuffe.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters; Maureen McKerns and Leslie McKerns, and grandchildren, Laura McKerns, Holland (Kristen) Ryan and Nicholas (Beverly) Chandler and many friends.

Maine provided Dorothy and her family with an anchor and happy haven for 60 years. She cherished her time spent in Maine, although widely-travelled, this was home.

Arrangements entrusted to the Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home of Ellsworth, ME.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the ARK Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 276, Cherryfield, ME 04622.

A memorial service will be held in the summer.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com

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