Ottilie Badie Dobbs Ferry, New York Obituary

Ottilie Badie

Ottilie Badie, 89, a longtime resident of Dobbs Ferry, passed away on March 9, 2022. She was born on September 3, 1932 to the late Otto Merckel and Frances Merckel and was raised in New York City and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Ottilie attended Columbia University where she met her beloved husband, James W. Badie. They married in 1955 and settled in Hastings-on-Hudson before moving to Dobbs Ferry in 1970. An avid sewer, for many years Ottilie worked and gave lessons at Jack's Fabric in Dobbs Ferry until it closed. She then became an administrative assistant at The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry and the Abbott House in Irvington. Ottilie was member of Dobbs Ferry Woman's Club. She was also an active volunteer in all her children's schools and tirelessly drove them to their extracurricular activities. Ottilie was devoted to her family. She had a warm and welcoming nature and was known for her wonderful sense of humor. Ottilie was a gourmet cook who delighted in entertaining her family and friends. She also was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. Ottilie will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son Clark and his wife Cyndi, son Stuart, daughter Andrea Hegarty and her husband Donal, her grandson Nicholas and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years James in November of 2020 and by her son Claude in 2015. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ardsley-Secor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 19 American Legion Drive, Ardsley, NY 10502. Visiting Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with memorial service at 6:30pm Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, Dobbs Ferry. Visitation MAR 17. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Memorial Service MAR 17. 6:30 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map
September 3, 1932 - March 9, 202209/03/193203/09/2022
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Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home
August 2, 2022
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Iris J. Avila
March 16, 2022
Our condolences to the entire Badie Family. I will always remember her great stories of her youth. Iris+Wil
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Fran LeFevre
March 14, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Badie! I got to know her and the family from working in Elmsford! A very special lady! We had a lot of laughs over the years and I will miss her weekly calls. She is now united with Jim. Rest in peace my special friend. Fra... Continue Reading
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Patti-Ann Fitzsimmons
March 12, 2022
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Ottilie's family. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, The Fitzsimmons Family
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March 11, 2022
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