Dorothy M. Camp

Dorothy M. Camp, formerly of Watervliet, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Woodland Terrace at Longmeadow in Niles.

According to her wishes, she has been cremated, and no memorial service will be held.

Dorothy was born March 18, 1926, to William and Mildred Mishler. She attended Watervliet High School. On Aug. 10, 1946, she married Raymond Camp and began her lifelong career as a homemaker and mother. Together they raised their five children in Watervliet, and after Raymond retired they spent 22 winters in Tavares, Fla., in their "second home."

Dorothy was an avid golfer for several years. She made many dear friends with whom she would have monthly lunches at the Board of Trade until she became too ill to attend. Dorothy was a 57-year cancer survivor and a loyal supporter of the local Relay for Life.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 69 years, Raymond; their children: Roberta Abbott, Charlene (Gary) Whitney, Bill (Christine) Camp, Craig Camp and Penny (Mark Carlock) Camp; three sisters: Delores Bush, Naomi Robinson and Donna Stevens; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also blessed with several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, David Abbott; six sisters: Marion Yingling, Virginia Hauch, Barbara Carlock Brock, Wilma Delaney, Judith Sims and Diane Jackson; and two brothers, William Mishler and Charles Mishler.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, North Berrien Senior Center or Hospice at Home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice at Home, Woodland Terrace at Longmeadow, and Woodland Terrace in Bridgman for the care and love they showed to Mom.

Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford is assisting the family with arrangements. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.