Dorothy Jane Bardin, 91, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Newburgh, NY died February 26, 2007 in St. Mary's Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD after a long illness.

Born February 9, 1916 in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Anne de Alfonso.

On September 2, 1939, she married Christopher J. Bardin. She and her beloved Chris had enjoyed 59 years of marriage. They seemed to their family and friends an ideal and loving couple who very much enjoyed being together. Both on quiet days at home or traveling they had great joy in each others company.

Having been educated in Newburgh schools, Dorothy was a Court Stenographer before her marriage. After raising her family she returned to the workforce and became the Executive Assistant to the Manager of a large DuPont plant. She loved spending time with her family, playing the violin and reading. She was a natural pistol shot and won numerous matches when accompanying her husband to his rifle and pistol tournaments. She was also a gifted horsewoman who had a marvelously gentle touch with animals. Friends and family note she was always ready to listen and loved a good book.

She is survived by her daughter, Nadine Bardin Chicoine and her husband, Captain Rene J. Chicoine of Leonardtown, MD. Dorothy was exceedingly proud of her grandchildren, Gregory C. Eaton of Lusby, MD and Lieutenant Commander Jason C. Eaton and his wife, Lieutenant Jennifer Eaton of Suffolk, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and her sister, Olga.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 1, 2007, from 6- 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Medley's Neck by Rev. Thomas LaHood. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Nursing Center Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 904, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650