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Dorothy Berg Obituary

BERG, Dorothy Of Hartland, VT, 78, died Sunday, October 19, 2008, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a period of failing health. Mrs. Berg was born in Jamaica Plains, MA on February 2, 1930 the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Kellly) Moylan and been living in Hartland for the past three years, moving from Rochester, NH where she lived for twenty-five years. Prior to Rochester, she lived in Merrimack, NH for fifteen years, moving from Boston, MA where she lived for thirty-five years. While living in Rochester she was a volunteer at the soup kitchen and was an active member of St. Mary's Church. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Thomas Moylan. Surviving members of the family include her husband of fifty-seven years, John F. Berg, Sr. of Hartland, VT, one son, John F. Berg, Jr. of Matlache, FL, six daughters, Christine Berg-VanRossum of Mt. Holly, NC, Marianne Beland of Hartland, VT, Karhleen McAvoy of Goffstown, NH, Patricia Chaquette of Strafford, NH, Margo Lalley of Amherst, NH and Eilish Maeston, of Strafford, NH. She also leaves one sister Kathleen Moylan of West Roxbury, MA, two brothers, John Moylan of Peabody, MA and Joseph Moylan of Bonita Springs, FL, as well as eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the H. J. Grondin & Son Funeral Home, 177 North Main Street, ROCHESTER, NH on Wednesday form 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday at St. Mary's Church on Lowell Street in Rochester, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, also in Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brianna Beland Fund, c/oTimken-Aerospace Credit Union, 336 Mechanic Street, Labanon, NH 03766. To sign the on-line guest book, please go to www.GrondinFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Kate Ramsbottom

October 25, 2008

I remember Dorothy's good humour and kindness to all of us at Cashel 98. I have the fondest memories of her. I'm sure all her family miss her but I'm glad she's at peace.

Alice and Pat Keane

October 25, 2008

A sad goodbye to a woman who was such great fun to be with. Alice remembers wonderful times in Marshfield. We both remember her stylish visits to Cashel and Glendalough and Eddie Kelly's, picnics and always laughter. How wonderful that we got to know her.

Ann Marie and Rick Lalley

October 24, 2008

John, Christine, Marianne, Kathleen, Jack, Trish, Eilish and Margo, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We miss Dottie, too. Margo, thank you for bringing us into your wonderful family.

Eileen Miller

October 24, 2008

Dorothy's humor was unsurpassed, though maybe Christine has inherited some of it. She looked like a Kelly, but had that fast walk that all of the Moylan women have. We loved her visits to Galway and always missed her when she returned to you all in NH; she always left us laughing and loving her. Ar dheis De to raibh a hanam dilis. Sincere sympathies to her lovely family - John, Christine, Patricia, Kathleen, Maryanne, Eilish, Margo and Jack; also to her dear sister Kay, and brothers John and Joe.

Mary (Davis) Madden

October 22, 2008

My deepest sympathy to hear of Dotty's passing. The Moylan family is one of the nicest familys I have ever known.

Linda Gagnon

October 22, 2008

Eilish, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the memories you have together help you through your sorrow.

Lizbeth Cummings

October 22, 2008

John,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Dorothy and how much she was loved by her family. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Theresa, Dave & Amey Grella-Albert

October 22, 2008

Margo, Sean, Caytlin & All of the Berg Family;
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Please know that your mother will always be with you - and will give you the strength that you need on a tough day and the smile you need to accompany all of the happy memories. Cherish the memories and find strength from each other - as your mother would want all of you to be happy.....and celerate her life!

Laurie (Scott) DiGregorio

October 22, 2008

Trisha,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May happy memories bring comfort to you at this time.

Steve and Blossom Moylan

October 21, 2008

Aunt Dottie was a person of grace and humor. Her smile was always present and her laugh infectious. She will be missed and remembered.

Carmen (Edwards)Hanscom

October 21, 2008

Margo and Eilish. I havent seen or talked to you since high school, but I have thought of both of you often. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I lost my mom in Jan of this year. Please know you have my sympathies and thoughts at this time and always and know that your mom is now your own angel and is watching out for you.

Angela, Chris, Jocelyn,and Connor Schoonmaker

October 21, 2008

Margo and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mum. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that your family now has a wonderful and gentle guardian angel to watch over all of you.

Cindy Ashline

October 21, 2008

Dotty will be greatly missed, she was always full of fun. The most fun of all my friends mothers!! Remember the best of times, she wouldn't want you to be sad.

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