Dorothy Jean Burkhardt

Dorothy Jean Brown Burkhardt Newport, - Dorothy Jean Brown Burkhardt, 75, of Gibson Park Place, Newport, formerly of Pennacook Street, Newport, died Saturday, March 19, 2005 at home surrounded by her family.She was the wife of the late Arthur F. Burkhardt Jr. Born in Newport, RI, on July 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George and Violet Christie Brown. Mrs. Burkhardt was a life long member of the United Baptist Church in Newport. From 1948-1953 she had worked for the telephone company on Spring Street in Newport. She was an avid knitter and reader who loved the outdoors and gardening. Dorothy spent years as a leader for the Girl Scouts of America and was devoted to her cats. She is survived by one son Arthur Frederick Burkhardt III of Newport, RI, five daughters Gail Ratkowski of Newport, RI, Kathleen Riego of Ramona, CA, Delia Ansell of Highlands Ranch, CO, Jo-Ann Scott of Norfolk, VA, and Margaret Graziano of Gilbert, AZ, two sisters Ada Beebe of Newport, RI, and Barbara Sidok of Warren, RI, 12 Grandchildren, and 8 Great Grandchildren.Her funeral will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 1:00PM, in the United Baptist Church, 30 Spring Street, Newport.Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, from 1-3 and 6-8PM, in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services Of Newport Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871, or to the Newport Rescue Wagon Fund, 21 West Marlborough Street, Newport, RI, 02840.