Obituary: Dorothy M. Pederson (Harrigan) Aug 29, 1929 - May 6, 2021

Dorothy M. Pederson, a Putnam Lake (Patterson), NY resident since 1956, died peacefully at home on May 6, 2021. She was 91 years old.

Born on August 29, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late James J. and Margaret C. (Hasler) Harrigan, Dorothy graduated from Schools in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Dorothy married the love of her life Harry G. Pederson. Mr. Pederson died suddenly at age 54 on January 31, 1978.

Dorothy was an Administrative Assistant for the County of Putnam in Carmel, NY for many years. She enjoyed both reading and baking. Dorothy would purchase toys and make crafted items for charities as well. As family was very important to Dorothy, many visits were made to Glens Falls and Ballston Spa through the years.

Dorothy is survived by her loving sons, Derek C. Pederson of Lake George, NY and Gary L. Pederson of Livermore, CA; her 4 grandchildren; Kristen, Wes, Nicole and Melissa and her two great grandsons, Clark and Will.

A private cremation will take place for Mrs. Pederson with the assistance of the Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY 10509. www.beecherfuneralhome.com

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Submitted by Brewster, NY

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