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Dorothy Allen Obituary

Chesapeake, VA Dorothy L. (Eldridge) Allen of Norfolk, VA, age 85, passed away on August 16, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Fred E. Allen of South Weymouth. Loving aunt of David E. Drake and his wife Diane of Chesapeake, VA and James C. Drake and his wife Barbara of Franklinville, NC. Also survived by four great-nieces, two great-nephews and seven great-great nieces and nephew. Dotte was born in Mattapoisett, graduated from North Quincy High School and lived in South Weymouth until 1997 when she moved to be near her nephews. Private service to be held at Blue Hill Cemetery.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2008.

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RUTH MOORE

August 28, 2008

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DOTTE'S DEATH, I WORKED WITH HER FOR MANY YEARS AND KEPT IN CONTACT WITH HER WHEN SHE WENT DOWN SOUTH. SHE WAS WONDERFUL TO ME ALL THOSE YEARS AND I WILL MISS TALKING WITH HER. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY

bob lang

August 24, 2008

SORRY TO READ OF YOUR MOTHER'S DEATH. IT'S BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE THE PILGRIM FELLOWSHIP DAYS AT UNION CHURCH.
MY BEST TO BOTH. MY WIFE PASSED AWAY A YEAR AGO BUT I'M STILL AROUND. GOD BLESS

nancy olson garofalo

August 22, 2008

It was because of Dorothy and Fred I taught Sunday School for years. They were such a generous and loving couple.

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