Dorothy M. Stiles of Holland, PA died suddenly on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at Holy Redeemer Hospital, Meadowbrook. She was 78.

She was the beloved wife of Alfred L. Stiles for 56 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Blessing Esmond.

Mrs. Stiles was a resident of Holland since 1968. She graduated from St. Hubert High School for Girls in Philadelphia, Class of 1951. She loved all types of animals and enjoyed doing needlepoint in her leisure time. Her family came first and foremost in her life. She always enjoyed the special times spent with her sons and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her six sons, James G. Stiles and his wife, Ginny, of Southampton, Joseph E. Stiles and his wife, Karyn, of Jamison, William A. Stiles and his wife, Kathy, of Warminster, Paul F. Stiles of Holland, John R. Stiles of Holland, and Richard M. Stiles and his wife, Ruby, of Mantua, NJ. She is also survived by five loving grandchildren; Jonathan, Alexandra, Timothy, Richelle and Anna Stiles.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 8:30 to 10:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Seeing Eye Society, P.O. Box 2068, Morristown, NJ 07962-9921.