Adele Dobson, 86 years old, longtime resident of Mahwah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 with son Henry by her side. Dear sister to Laura Kremzner and late husband Stanley and sister to the late Donald DeWinne and wife Addie. Beloved mother to daughter, the late Audrey Dobson Eldib and husband Osman and son Henry Dobson and wife Suzanne. Proud grandmother of John Dobson. Beloved aunt of Nancy, Mary, Barbara, Janet, Bill, and Diane. Loving caretaker of many cats, pets and strays, particularly the love of her life, Charlie, and many wild creatures who made it into her yard and into her heart. Adele grew up in Paterson with her two siblings. She proudly attended Eastside High School. She remained close with many of her school friends over the years, attending all her reunions, at time hosting parties at her house. Adele plunged into the workforce following high school and was employed in various business positions. She later married the late Henry Dobson. She enjoyed being a stay at home mom following the birth of her children. She loved her home in Mahwah and her neighbors. Adele later returned to the work force and held secretarial positions for many years before her retirement. Adele enjoyed people. She collected many relationships over the years and cherished spending time with her family and friends. In recent years she would often be found chatting away on the phone with a loved one or sending a card to a friend. She was active in her church over the years and an avid contributor to various charities, particularly those for animals and children. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th from 2 PM until 4 PM and from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the Oakland Memorial Home, 330 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ 07436. Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 13th, at 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Church in Mahwah. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to RBARI or Homeless Tails, Inc.