Nathan Edward Dorsey, age 3, of Austin, died Tuesday January 10, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He was born December 19, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester to Christopher and Michelle (Arons) Dorsey. Nathan enjoyed playing x-box with his brother Devon, reading books with his sister Alia, listening to music, dancing, watching Barney DVD's, and visiting his grandma and grandpa's house. Nathan had an infectious smile and a sweet disposition. Nathan had many heart surgeries and fought a long courageus battle. Even after spending many months in the hospital he always had a big smile for all the doctors and nurses at St Marys. For him, going anywhere was fun,fun,fun. Survivors include his mom Michelle Arons-Dorsey and dad Chris Dorsey; brother Devon and sister Alia; grandparents Ed & Ruth Arons, and Lee Dorsey; great grandmother Rosemary Klapperich; uncle Mike Arons (Smitha), cousins Drew and Serena; special nurses Linda Dudas, Heidi Doe, Anne Reichen, and Kim Klapperich; great uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is preceded in death by great grandparents Ray Klapperich, Edward & Margaret Arons, & Emma Lee Laury. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Friday, January 13, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Nancy & Bob Herron, Kelly & Mike Engh.
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