Dorene Margaret (Kenny) Bauer

Bauer, Dorene

Brighton, MI

Her Legacy… Dorene Margaret Bauer, 93, passed away November 8, 2023.  She was born on August 12, 1930, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to George Kenny and Marion (McDonald) Kenny. Dorene married the love of her life, Robert Bauer, on May 6, 1950, in Dexter, Michigan. Dorene had a sweet, thoughtful and caring personality. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to many places, including Hawaii and Scotland. Dorene was an avid walker and collected owls and Royal Doulton figurines. She adored her grandchildren and always attended their events and kept photo albums of all of their outings. Her family loved her cranberry salad or as her grandchildren called it “pink stuff”. Dorene was a wonderful caretaker to her loved ones. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Her Family… Dorene will be missed by her husband, Robert Bauer; her son, Robert (Sue) Bauer; brother, John (Delores) Kenny; grandchildren, Robert Bauer, Trisha Bauer; great grandchildren, Landen, Brayden, Hailee; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Marion Kenny; daughter, Deborah Hoyle; and brother, Robert Kenny.

Her Farewell… Dorene’s family and friends will gather on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:00PM-6:00PM, at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Her memorial service will follow at 6:00PM. Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association. Please leave a message of comfort for Dorene’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

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