Ann M. Dott

COLONIE – Ann Marie Dott (Mommy Dott), 92, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Gertrude Smith.

Ann was predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Frederick F. Dott and her brother Robert (Barbara) Smith. She is the devoted mother of Linda Dott (late John Miller), John (Tracie) Dott, Donna (Den) Choiniere, Art Dott, Karen Dott (late Mike McCall), Jim (Pattie) Dott, Bryan (Judy) Dott, Michele (John) Tremblay and Mary Lynn (Bill) Lasch. She is the sister of Brother Alfred J. Smith C.M., John “Red” (Carole) Smith and Mary Lou (late Ron) Brown. Mommy Dott is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

After raising nine children, Ann went back to school and graduated from HVCC and Siena College with an accounting degree. She had worked for many years with New York State Civil Service Dept, retiring in 1993. Ann then worked part time as a bookkeeper for Colonie Mechanical Contractors until 2013. She was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church and Christ Our Light Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Altar Rosary Society.

Mommy Dott’s life revolved around her cherished family. She loved Sunday dinners with family, swimming with her grandchildren and celebrating each and everyone’s birthday. Mommy Dott made everyone feel special and loved.  She taught her family the importance of kindness, generosity, and love. Ann always told everyone “you’re wonderful!” but She was the most wonderful.

Special thank you to Ann’s wonderful, loving caregivers, Denise, Ava, Rowena and Debbie.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ann’s family on Monday morning from 9:30 to 11:00 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville. Masks are required. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 at Christ Our Light. Interment will follow at Saratoga National VA Cemetery. In light of floral restrictions at the cemetery, please consider memorial contributions to Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, NY 12211 or the NE NY Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Ann M. Dott. To leave a message of condolence for the family or to view Ann’s custom video tribute, visit www.CannonFuneral.com