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Dorothy MacKenzie Obituary

MacKENZIE, Dorothy M. Of Stoughton, formerly of Medford died Oct. 20, 2008 at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. Age: 67. Daughter of William A. and the late Marion MacKenzie. Her Funeral will be held Sat., Oct. 25th 2008 at 11 am at St. Margaret's Church, 141 Main St., Buzzards Bay, MA. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Calling hours Fri. 5- 9 p.m. at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral home, 40 MacArthur Blvd. BOURNE, MA In lieu of flowers donations in her name can be made to the William & Marion MacKenzie Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 557, Medway, MA 02053.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 23, 2008.

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Paula Mombourquette

April 27, 2009

At our Mount Auburn Nurse's Alumnae dinner yesterday, 4/26/09, we were so saddened to hear of Dotty's passing. On behalf of the class of '59, I wish to extend our sincere sympathy. She was our friend and colleague and will be missed.
There is another angel in Heaven.

Judy Coughlin

November 20, 2008

We are so sad to have lost our dear friend and advocate, Dotty. Tonight some 1199SEIU staff and Public Health nurses will gather to share memories and say our fond farewells. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family.

Dodi hardsog

October 28, 2008

Fr. MacKenzie,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
Dodi, Tiffany,Krissy, and Leeann Hardsog

October 25, 2008

With our sympathies on your loss.

In prayer,
Liz and Gary Estler

Richard Snyder

October 24, 2008

I was deeply saddened to hear of Dotty's passing. She was a dear sweet lady, and I enjoyed her being a customer of mine for many many years. Dotty loved her jewelry, and loved buying jewelry for her many nieces. I will miss her dearly.

Chuck Gagnon

October 24, 2008

My prayers and thoughts go to Dottie's family. I worked with "Nursie" for 11 years and miss her dearly. She was a true friend.

Linda Comfort

October 24, 2008

I have worked with Dotty for over 25 years. She was a wonderful nurse, devoted to the children in her schools. She worked tirelessly for the public health nurses. Dotty has been a good friend and she will be missed!

Anne Bishop

October 24, 2008

To Dottie's family, I worked with Dottie at the Public Health Commission for the past 12 years and benefitted from her kindness and wisdom. I will miss her and wish you God's peace at this sad time.

Diane & Paul Muryn

October 24, 2008

Dear Fr. Bill,

Please accept our condolences for the loss of your dear sister.

Diane, Paul & Nicholas (Pennyless)

Robin Manganiello

October 24, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Dotty was a wonderful woman and a wealth of information. She dedicated her life to public health and the children of Boston. She will be missed by all of here at Sacred Heart, Roslindale

Mary Suprey

October 23, 2008

To Dottie's Family - I worked with Dottie at the Public Health Commission for the past 8 years. Dottie was a terrific advocate for all of us nurses in the union and her loss will be felt by many. She was a wonderful person who truly loved her job and the children she worked with. Again, sorry for your loss (and ours).
Mary Suprey

Kay Vieara

October 23, 2008

Sorry, to hear that you lost your sister Fr. Bill. It must be sad for your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Saint Anne School

October 23, 2008

The faculty, staff and students of St. Anne’s School in Readville would like to extend their condolences to the family of “Nurse Dotty”, as she was known to the children.

The students have been remembering her in their daily prayers. On Friday evening,
the school families will be gathering for their annual rosary walk, at that time they will also remember her in their thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Kathleen M. Shea
Principal

marge kelly

October 23, 2008

I was very sorry to hear about Dotty.She was always"there" for people in need.

Lynn Washington

October 23, 2008

I will miss Dotty. I knew her for over 20 years. I sat with her through many union meetings. She was always supportive and always fought for us, public health nurses to get to respect and acknowledgement that she felt we deserved! She was a wonderful person and nurse!

The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

October 23, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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