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Dorothy Werner Obituary

Age 85, of Westford, died in Lowell August 20, 2008, beloved wife of 68 years of Manville F. Werner Sr., beloved mother of five children, Janice Piscitelli of Jackson, NJ, Florie Moore of Danielsville, PA, Jennifer Richardson of Westford, Stanton Werner of Brooksville, FL, M. Foster Werner, Jr. of Chatham, NJ, she also leaves 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, C. Les Reed of Texas, and Robert Reed of Minnesota, a sister Bette Venable of Texas. She was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on April 2, 1923, daughter of the late Charles & Ann (Martin) Reed. She Grew up in Highland Park New Jersey and Attended local Schools. In 1984, she moved to Florida, and for the past eight years, she has resided in Westford. There will be no Visiting Hours. Relatives & Friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Saturday Aug. 23, 2008 at First Parish Church United, 48 Main St., Westford, MA at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial contributions in her name to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Funeral Director, J.A. Healy Son-57 North Main St., WESTFORD, MA. 978.692.6502.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 22, 2008.

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Colette Ferriere

April 30, 2025

I´m not even sure what to say here...
I guess I´ll just start by saying though I cannot remember meeting you when I was a baby, your memory continues to live on to this day. I spent years sitting in your old rocking chair, sleeping under quilts you made, my mom would tell me all about you...you seemed like an amazing person. Reading this obituary, I may know now where I inherited my love of birdwatching. I wish I could get the chance to meet you again.
I want you to know that even nearly 17 years later, you are not forgotten.
Thank you, Nana.

August 20, 2009

Cannot believe it is one year ... I miss you.

Yesenia Werner

August 29, 2008

Nana,

I'm going to be looking for you over my shoulder, my Guardian Angel-- I know you'll be with me day in and day out.

I love you Nana. You're irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. I curl up with my quilt at night and think of you.

You're so greatly missed. Watch over Pop-pop for me please Nana; he listens for you every day.

I love you Nana.
I know you're still here with me, just too far away, as always.

Sabrina Werner

August 29, 2008

Nana I love you and you will always be missed.

Jan Piscitelli

August 26, 2008

Mom, I miss you so much. I hope you are reunited with your Mom & Dad and I bet you are looking after Chrissy and Danielle. Love you ....

Erica Werner

August 24, 2008

Nana,
Your going to be greatly missed. I wish we could have spent more time together but I will cherish the memories I did have with you. You and Danielle take good care of each other, I will miss you, I love you!

Stan & Lawilla Werner

August 24, 2008

Mom we are going to MISS you. You'll always be in my Heart. You & Danielle watch over each other.....Wish we could have been there to say goodbye...........Until we meet again.........

Nana and Pop were the last couple standing for the anniversary dance at my wedding. This picture was taken just before I gave Nana my bouqet. Isn't she beatiful?

Anne Marie Ferriere (Moore)

August 22, 2008

Oh, Nana - I can't believe you are gone. I took pictures of baby Colette in your rocking chair today. I swear you were with us. I miss you. I am so grateful for all of the memories. One day, I will pass them on to Colette. I love you, Nana.

Karen Mahon

August 22, 2008

Dorothy will be missed. What a lovely woman.

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