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Dorothy Brown Obituary

Dorothy M. Brown, 72, passed away August 19, 2025 in Northglenn, Colorado.

She was born June 9, 1953 in Denver, Colorado to the late Pasquale "Pat" and Rose Spano Larusso. She was a graduate of Mapleton High School in 1972.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth "Kenny" Brown; son, Daniel "Danny" Dumpert; sister, Patty Steward (Paul); niece, Stacy Steward and a host of extended family and friends.

Visiting hours will be observed from 5pm-7pm Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton CO 80229.

Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10:30am Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from the Chapel of Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton CO 80229.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00am Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from the Chapel of Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton CO 80229. Reception follows in the Horan Reception Center.

Graveside Service will be at 3:00pm Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheatridge CO.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Denver Gazette on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

26

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - North Metro/Thornton

9998 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

Aug

27

Rosary

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - North Metro/Thornton

9998 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

Aug

27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - North Metro/Thornton

9998 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

Aug

27

Service

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - North Metro/Thornton

9998 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

Aug

27

Graveside service

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Crown Hill Cemetery

7777 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80033

Funeral services provided by:

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service & Cremation - North Metro/Thornton

9998 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80229

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