Portsmouth, RI - Dorothy McGarty, 80, of Portsmouth, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at St. Elizabeths Manor Bristol, RI. Born in Detroit, MI on July 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Roy Cooley and Georgia (Hill) Cooley. She is survived by her daughters, Maureen (John) Barnitt of Portsmouth, RI, and Karen Amidon of Longs, SC. Granddaughter Bronte BarnittShe is preceded in death by her late brother Brandon Cooley, and her late sister Julie Krogelecki Funeral services are private.