Bridget C Dobson Obituary (1915 - 2020)

Bridget (Leila) Ceravolo Dobson of Seattle, WA, died peacefully at her home on December 29th, 2020 at the age of 105. Born on October 22, 1915 to Dominick Ceravolo and Pauline (Tripodi) Ceravolo in New Jersey she was the 3rd of 6 children. The family moved to Groton, CT when Bridget was a child, where she lived until she met the love of her life, Kenneth Dobson, at a dance in New London, CT. They were married 8 months later on October 15, 1941. Less than 2 months later, with the attack on Pearl Harbor, military duty called her husband away. Her strength, courage, and determination during these times were a hallmark of what she was as a wife and mother. Upon her husband's retirement, they settled in Seattle where they continued to raise their 5 children. She dedicated her life to her family, and you could often find her in the kitchen baking her holiday treats to share. As her children grew and left to embrace their own journey, her home was always a welcoming place to return to. She welcomed into her life many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Kenneth Dobson, two beloved sons, Anthony (Tony) Dobson and Bernard Dobson, and a gracious granddaughter Stacy Lachen. She is survived by 3 loving children, Ralph (Sharon) Dobson of Arlington, WA, Kenneth (Jody) Dobson, Jr. of Everett, WA, and Teresa (William) Eidsmoe of Bothell, WA, her brother John Ceravolo of Kalispell, MT, 24 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Though she will be greatly missed, she has left a legacy of Faith, Hope, and Love that will never be forgotten. There will be a private Mass on January 15, 2021 at Saint Mark in Shoreline, followed by a Christian Burial at Holyrood Cemetery.