Dorothy M. Kreidel, age 95, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Rudolf K. Kreidel, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012, at Griffin Hospital. Dorothy was born in Bronx, NY, daughter of Arthur and Ida Dunn Brown. She is survived by her loving children, two daughters with whom she resided, Lee M. Shlafer and Joan C. Atkinson, a son Roy C. Kreidel of Winter Springs, FL, a brother, Warren Brown of IN, five grandchildren, Tracy, John and Robin Atkinson, Jill and Erin Kreidel, five great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter and a nephew Chip Brown of IN. All services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army, 30 Elm Street, P.O. Box 684, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Arrangements by the Redgate – Hennessy Funeral Home, Trumbull. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com.