Dorothy H. McManus, age 80, of Bridgeport, the beloved wife of Andrew P. McManus, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on February 23, 1935 in Bridgeport to the late Howard E. and Vennie (Krum) Davis, she has been a lifelong city resident and was a retired CNA for 3030 Park in Bridgeport with 30 years of service. Dorothy loved to garden and cook with her favorite holiday being Thanksgiving. In addition to husband of 61 years she is survived by her devoted children; Venie Appleby of Bridgeport, Cheryl Laucks of Hope Valley, RI, Robin McManus of West Haven and Craig McManus and his fiancé Lisa Buendia of Bridgeport, a son-in-law Roy "Apple" Appleby, 8 grandchildren: Melissa, Jason and wife Jill, Carrie, Megan and husband Kurt, David, Alyssa, Madison, and Caitlyn, 8 great-grandchildren: Jason, Jaiden, Jianna, Jorja, Layla, Isaiah, Summer and Abrielle, a special Niece Rhonda Davidowski and several beloved nieces and nephews. Friends may greet the family from 4-7pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Interment will be private.