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Dorothy Mack Obituary

Dorothy L. Mack

1927 - 2013 BENNINGTON Dorothy L. Mack, 86, a resident of Chester Knoll, and more recently of the Vermont Veterans Home, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, surrounded by her family.

Born on Jan. 30, 1927, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Henry Collyer and Catherine (Doyle) Collyer. Dorothy received her education in Brooklyn schools.

Dorothy and Russell were married on Jan. 18, 1947, in Connecticut. Russell passed away on Sept. 10, 2010.

In earlier years, Dorothy was employed at New York Telephone, her husband's business, Remco, and later worked with her daughter at The Pea Pod in Bennington.

Her main interests were her family, home and church.

She served as the Sunday School Superintendent at the Shaftsbury United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 27 years and was active for 27 years with the United Methodist Women group. She was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years and a member of the American Legion Women auxiliary.

Dorothy enjoyed knitting, reading, cooking and her trips to Maine. Her greatest love in life was time spent with her family and friends.

Survivors include a daughter, Catherine Mack of Bennington; a son, Russell Mack, and his wife, Dawn, of Bennington; three grandchildren, Kristin, Allison and Caitlin Mack of Bennington and two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Livingston and Fiona Moxley of Bennington. She also leaves a dear friend, Pat Becker of Bennington.

Her brothers, Jerry and Robert Collyer, have predeceased her.

FUNERAL NOTICE: At the request of Dorothy, there will not be any calling hours and her funeral and interment will be private. However, a celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at 12 noon at the Shaftsbury United Methodist Church Hall, where a time of Fellowship will take place.

Memorials contributions may be made to the Shaftsbury United Methodist Church or the Second Chance Animal Shelter through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

Arrangements are under the direction of the MAHAR AND SON FUNERAL HOME.

Guestbook codolences may be made at maharandsonfuneralhome.net



Published by Bennington Banner on Jun. 24, 2013.
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Cathy and family: It was an honor and a pleasure to work with Dot in Sunday school and church. God bless you for the loving care you provided to her. She will be missed. Gary & Cathy Burgess

Cathy Burgess

June 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathleen Croff

June 28, 2013

CATHY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT WAS A PLEASURE, TO SEE AND CARE FOR YOUR MOM. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR ME..MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
God Bless
JANICE

Janice Cox

June 26, 2013

Many hearts touched... .
By one special life.
With Sympathy
Rev. William Waters and Julie McGinty

June 25, 2013

Cathy,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a great lady! I know how much you all will miss her.

Kathy Kenyon

June 25, 2013

Russell, Dawn and Girls
Sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathies to you all.

Dan & Sandra Wirasnik

June 24, 2013

Dot was a very sweet person, Her Great Grandbaby MaKenzie Livingston would want people to know how much she will miss her. Rest in Peace Miss Dot and enjoy seeing Mr. Mack again.

Stan & Janet Livingston

June 24, 2013

Cathy,

Everyone at Evans' News would like to offer our most sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. Know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Evans' News
Downtown Bennington

June 24, 2013

Dot was a very sweet person, Her Great Grandbaby MaKenzie would want people to know how much she will miss her. Rest in Peace Miss Dot and enjoy seeing Mr. Mack again.

Stan & Janet Livingston

June 24, 2013

Dorothy was an amazing woman! She will hold a special place in our hearts. To the Mack family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
-Your friends at Fillmore Pond

David Jansen

June 24, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of Dottie's passing. Cherish all of your wonderful memories....(all of those family dinners at the apartment, for one!) I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to get to know Dot and Russ. They were like family. When I think of them, it just makes me smile.
Hugs, and prayers to all of of you.
Wanda Jones(Maroney)

June 24, 2013

Dear Cathy, I am deeply sorry to see such a wonderful lady leave us for now. I have missed seeing her and you too. My heart and prayers are with you. Love Diane Proulx

diane proulx

June 24, 2013

Our sincere sympathy Cathy to you and all of your family. Dottie was a wonderful person and always had a smile. Take comfort in the wonderful care you gave her.
Jane and Harry

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