Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Violet Dittmer has passed away

Everyone is well aware of everything that all members of the Dittmer extended family did for our council. Violet Dittmer was one of those tireless volunteers who gave her time and money to Scouting to help develop our awesome Boy Scout camp. She passed away 2 days ago at the age of 101. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family...we are thankful for everything that she did for Scouting in a life well-lived.

Violet N. Dittmer entered into rest March 30, 2015. Born February 2, 1914 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Clarence and Effie (Shaw) Naylor.

She was predeceased by husband Frank W. Dittmer in 1988. Beloved mother of Robert (late June) Dittmer. Cherished grandmother of Robert Dittmer Jr., and Frank (Debra) Dittmer. Cherished great grandmother of Dustin, Brent Dittmer, Jessica, Jacob and Malina Dittmer.


Violet was active in scouting in the 1950's and 1960's. She was the past president of B. Leon Dolan Post 410 Auxiliary and was active with the Second Presbyterian Church.

There will be no prior visitation. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Cold Springs Cemetery. Arrangement by the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, Transit and Niagara Streets. Memorials to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated by the family.