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Dorothy H. Apell, 97, formerly of Guilford and Madison, passed away peacefully on May 23 at Aaron Manor in Chester of the COVID-19 virus. Dorothy was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to Dr. Richard J. Apell on June 1, 1946, until his death May 30, 2012.

There are many fond family memories in Guilford Lakes, playing golf, fishing, swimming, and skating on the lakes with a community of friends. After moving to Madison in 1962, she was able to travel with her husband to many states and countries attending optometric conventions. She was very proud to have worked at Pinchbeck Roses in Guilford from which she retired after many years. While at Aaron Manor she would welcome Emma, a rescue poodle, owned by her daughter for many visits.

Dorothy was also predeceased by her son Richard J. Apell, Jr., his wife Frances Apell, and a great-granddaughter, Olivia L. Beebe. She is survived by her daughter Karen Beebe and her husband Mike of Old Saybrook; three grandsons, Michael J. Beebe and his wife Sarah of Old Saybrook, Jason R. Beebe of Old Lyme, and Bryan Apell of Haddam; and three great-grandchildren, Jason Jr., and Jillian and Jordon Beebe of Old Lyme.

Burial will be private.