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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Dorothy Emerson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 26, 2016.
In earlier years, she played golf, loved to paint, helped with the Catholic Church designing the stained glass windows for the Loch Lomond Church and cleaning benches at the outdoor church.
She was proud of the two houses she designed and decorated, but mostly she was proud of her family.
Dorothy was the daughter of Charles and Roma Elliott and was born the third of four children in Lake County, where she resided most of her life.
She and her husband, Don, owned and ran Forest Lake Resort for many years. They traveled and had wonderful friends.
Dorothy was predeceased by Don in 2010. She is survived by son, Jon Emerson; daughters, Kathie Keefer (Jim) and Karen Ogando (Joe); 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She made sure the entire family celebrated holidays three times a year (one of them being her birthday!) with lots of food, laughter and love.
She didn't mind getting in the car late at night with her pajamas rolled up under her trench coat and the dog in the back to pick up one of her kids from the bus after an out of town sporting event.
She was fiercely loyal and we will miss her. We love you, Mom.
Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 12836 Highway 175, Loch Lomond, on March 10 at 11 a.m. with a celebration of life to follow at Black Rock Golf Course, 16451 Golf Road, Cobb.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lena Holden, 95, resident of Lake County for 40 years, entered into rest peacefully on Feb. 27, 2016, in Lakeport.
Loved by children, Diane Ayala, Dale Holden, and Sandra Binge (preceded in death); grandchildren, William Lazzarini, and Kristin Boice (Entz); great-granddaughter, Amariah Boice.
No service will be held.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Monica Bradshaw, age 80, entered into eternal peace on Feb. 27, 2016, with her loving daughters Melanie Ramachandran and Paula Dhanda at her bedside.
Monica was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England to Naval Officer William and Annie Elizabeth Bradshaw. She was the third of nine children growing up in the era of World War II.
She married Dr. Sath Paul Dhanda while a student nurse in England, and had three lovely daughters – Melanie, Paula and Angeli. The family lived in India and England before moving to the USA in 1968.
Monica went back to college while raising her family, and graduated with the highest of honors with her degree in registered nursing, bachelor's degree and masters degree in social work.
She worked as an RN and subsequently as a psychiatric social worker in Syracuse, NY before retiring to Lakeport, Calif.
Mrs. Bradshaw was an active member of the Lake County community and enjoyed her many organizations (Lakeport Women's Civic Club, Senior Center, TOPS, and Red Hats) and all her wonderful friends. She was very physically active, walked everywhere and swam several times a week until her illness.
Monica is fondly remembered for her kindness, strength, intelligence, independence and strict moral compass. Monica's battle with ovarian cancer was hard-fought with strength, grace and dignity.
Monica was a devoted mother and an exemplary role model. She was so very proud of her family.
She is survived by daughters, Melanie Ramachandran (Tarakad) and Paula Dhanda (John); grandchildren, Manoj (Sarika), Arun (Sari), Amber, Devan (Chelsey) and Jasmin; great-grandchildren, Navya, Silas, Lola and Arjun. She also leaves behind in England her brothers David, Charles and Christopher, and sisters Elizabeth and Edie and their families.
Monica was preceded in death by her former husband, Sath Paul Dhanda; her brothers, William and George Bradshaw; her sister, Brenda Collins; her dear daughter, Angeli Dems; and her most beloved grandson, John Paul Clarke.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Buckingham Clubhouse, 5820 Eastlake Road, Kelseyville.
Donations in Monica's memory, to support mothers worldwide, may be made to Worldwide Healing Hands, 5685 Main St., Kelseyville, CA 95451, or donate online at http://worldwidehealinghands.org/donate/ .
For more information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or view www.chapelofthelakes.com .