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Monona - Alberta Irene “Berta” Dodsworth (nee Holden), 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of Feb. 6, 2024. Berta, the oldest of six children, was born Oct. 8, 1927, in Malden, Mass., the daughter of Albert and Edna Holden.

A graduate of Somerville High School, Berta met her future husband, Richard Dodsworth, at a church youth meeting and they were wed Oct. 12, 1946. The mother of three children, Berta and her family lived in Medford, Mass. until moving to Wisconsin in 1959. While spending most of her time caring for her family, she also spent time working and taking part in community activities. She moved to the Madison, Wis., area in 2005 and spent her final years there.

Berta is survived by her three children, Sandra (Walter) Ladik, Richard (Sara) Dodsworth Jr., and Robin Dodsworth; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, John; sister, Dianne; and dear friend, Bill Moreth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, Albert and Edna; grandson, Noel; sisters, Shirley and Liza; and brother, Robert.

A funeral service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4011 Major Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Alberta Irene Dodsworth

October 08, 1927 - February 06, 2024

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