Dorothy Murphy Cromb, 95, of North Canton, Ohio, entered into joy on July 20, 2015. Born in Bridgetown, Barbados, on May 18, 1920, to Amy Bayne and Douglas Maitland Murphy, she grew up in Ensenada, Puerto Rico. She graduated from Yauco High School in 1938, and attended Girls Central School for Business Training in New York City. She was employed by South Porto Rico Sugar Company and during WW II she was a civilian employee of the U.S. War Department at Losey and Borinquen Air Bases in Puerto Rico. She met John Rutherford Cromb Jr., Captain U.S. Army Air Corps, of Fargo, North Dakota and they were married on July 8,1943, a union that lasted 64 years. In addition to her family and friends, Dorothy loved her island home of Puerto Rico and her books. She had a green thumb, especially enjoyed raising tropical plants, and a wonderful collection of shells from all over the world. She had an enthusiasm for life, trying new things, visiting new places, and could strike up a conversation with anyone anywhere. A cradle Episcopalian, she was an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church Canton, Ohio. She was also a member of the Canton Art Museum and Fine Arts Association. She is preceded in death by her husband John, infant son Douglas Maitland, sisters Ida, Jean, Helen (Kitty), and brother Ian Murphy. She is survived by children Kitty (Don) Batrus of Johnstown, PA, Amy (John) Olson of St. Cloud, MN, Janet (Ted) Bailey of Columbus, OH and John (Vicki) Cromb of Houston, TX. There are six grandchildren Carey Batrus (Chris) Weaver, Lori Batrus (Clint) Cable, Jesse (Amber) and Alex Bailey, Jack and Katie Cromb; and six great grandchildren, Liam, Ali, Anna, and Elizabeth Weaver, Jacob and Jonah Cable. Additionally, she is survived by sister-in-law Rose Murphy of Falling Water, WV, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 2:00 PM on Saturday August 15, 2015, the Rev. Dustin Berg officiating. Interment, St. Mark's Columbarium. There will be no calling hours but friends will be received after the service. In lieu of flowers it is suggested that memorial donations may be given to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 515 48th Street NW, Canton, Ohio 44709 or Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Avenue N, Canton, Ohio 44702. Arnold 330-456-7291 www.arnoldfuneralhome.com