Richard Dotson, Sr.

Richard Dotson, Sr., age 66, entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2010 at Norwalk Hospital. He was born Norwalk, CT to the late Samuel and Christine (Landy) Dotson. He resided in New Canaan before he moved to Bridgeport where he resided for over 50 years. He was the second youngest of ten children.

Richard worked for the Bassick Company for 18 years as a skilled welder. He was an avid sportsman and loved the outdoors, but his family always came first, and foremost. He was a member of Mount Aery Baptist Church, where he was an instructor for the new members class, and a member of three choirs. He was a mason with the Lebanon Lodge #25 of New York for over 20 years, where he served well as a Past Master.

Richard leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 35 years Regina, daughters, Felicia of Bridgeport and Betty Johnson of Waterbury, son, Richard, Jr. of Bridgeport; grandchildren, Jasmine Nicole of Bridgeport, Janelle and Jordan of Waterbury; great-grandchildren, Michael and Naomi of Waterbury; sister, Edith of Maryland; brothers, Clifford of Bridgeport, William and Arthur of New York; brother-in-law, Ritchie; distinguished nephews, Charles (Vanessa), Bruce (Laverne), Vaughn of Maryland and Tyrone of Stamford; nieces, Deneice of Wisconsin, Christine of Bridgeport and Shaneel of Virginia; great nieces, Nikitia of Virginia, Tyshone of Georgia; great nephew Marcus (Merriel) Maryland and a host of family members and friends. He was predeceased by one sister, Dorothy and four brothers, Douglas, Hayward, Ernest and Jimmy.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 10, 2010, 6:00 PM at Mount Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank Street, Bridgeport, CT. Viewing 4:00 PM until time of service at the church. Interment will be private.

Professional arrangements entrusted to Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT.