Dorothy "Dottie" Fay

Dorothy “Dottie” Rae Dupler Davey Fay had a pet peeve for obituaries in which “courageous battles” and “long-fought illnesses” were noted; therefore, we will not be logging her own. Dottie’s death on June 18th at the age of 73 was, at least, partially due to her being a tenacious person who did not follow orders from anyone, especially physicians. This willfulness also resulted in a lifetime of advocacy for human and civil rights. Dottie’s husband of 40 years, Jack, remains utterly devoted to her as do her daughters, Amanda (Ben) Hall and Mary Nelle Fay. Her granddaughter, Hadley, brought her much joy although Dottie regularly petitioned her daughters for more grandchildren. Dottie’s sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Larry Brill, along with their children and grandchildren were especially important to her as were her extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Nelle (Schwenke) Dupler, and a brother, Larry Dupler. Dottie was also predeceased by her first love, her one-legged parakeet, Patricia Elaine Lailani Mahala Conchita Mina Valerie Beth Dupler. Dottie graduated from Cambridge High School in 1965. She went on to be a second generation graduate of Ohio University where she majored in English, therefore, entitling her to a lifetime commitment to correcting the grammar of her husband. After college, Dottie taught high school English for three and a half years and spent that short amount of time expanding the minds of her students and wreaking havoc for the administrators. Dottie fought tirelessly on behalf of others throughout her careers with the Ohio Education Association (OEA) and, after her retirement, the Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She was active with the Ross County Democrats even serving as the Party Chair for several years. Through her work and activism, Dottie amassed many friends who loved her, some enemies that hated her and the respect of all. Dottie loved traveling with Jack, shopping, donating more money than was financially responsible, beach trips, co-hosting infamous St. Patrick’s Day parties and, in general, being the life of every festivity. She was a member of a book club of amazing, inspiring, strong women that has been meeting faithfully since 1989. In keeping with her wishes and due to COVID-19, there will be no funeral services. An outdoor celebration in honor of Dottie’s extraordinary life will be held at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to an organization of your choosing. If a financial donation is not a possibility, please consider an act of kindness or volunteerism in Dottie’s honor.