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DOROTHY E. TUCKER

DOROTHY TUCKER Obituary

Name: Visitation for DOROTHY E. TUCKER
Start: 2018-01-12T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-13T02:00:00.000Z
Location: West Medford Baptist Church

TUCKER, Dorothy E. (Griffith) Of Medford, Jan.3. Loving mother of Stephen G. and his wife Kettly Tucker of Medford, and Matthew R. and his wife Anita Tucker of Medford. Cherished grandmother of Stephen Tucker, Jr., Marsha Gelin, and Rejene Gelin. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at the west Medford Baptist Church, 59 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA. on Saturday at 10 am Visiting hours Friday at the West Medford Baptist Church from 5 pm to 9 pm. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for DOROTHY TUCKER

20 Entries

Eliza Mallouk

January 1, 2024

I hold the memory and spirit of Dorothy Elizabeth in my heart always. You are in every dance that I do. I think of that feeling I had inside when I watched you perform. I couldn't take my eyes off your fine and expressive hands, the beauty of your presence and gestures and I always strive to have these qualities when I dance.
Thank you for your generous guidance!

Karen Klein

December 31, 2023

I still miss dancing with you, Dorothy Elizabeth, and miss our long conversations when I drove you to and from rehearsals and we spent hours parked in front of your home in Medford talking and talking. Your spirit lives on.

Elaine Ostroff

March 11, 2018

Dorothy was a dancing, generous, inspired spirit. She established a legacy of the arts as central to human development though her leadership in the Community Clinical Nursey Schools of the Department of Mental Health, in the late 60s and 70s. It was a privilege to work for her.

Doug Victor

March 9, 2018

I am deeply saddened to hear of Dorothy's passing. She hired me in 1971 as a Community Clinical Nursery School teacher and was my principal during my time teaching. She was the person who opened so many doors, related to best teaching practices, humanism and the arts, particularly dance. She had deep insight about being human. I will be forever grateful to have known her.

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Laverne Dujon-Yancey

January 16, 2018

Will miss doing the soul train line and electric slide at the West Medford functions with you. Always an inspiration and positive example for me. Well done.

Laura DeCesare

January 14, 2018

Dorothy Elizabeth inspired and motivated us all with her passion for life and her dedication to community. She lifted everyone's spirits on a daily basis, and although we will miss her terribly, that light she gave will carry us through and help us to keep her in our hearts.

Beverly Ferrañte

January 14, 2018

I was a member of NEWMA with Dorothy.Each year at our annual retreat,she would lead us in dance.Dorotjy was an inspiration to all!My deepest sympathy to her family and close friends.She lived life with a vibrancy that was felt by everyone she touched.She is now dancing with the Lord

Marcia Jackson

January 13, 2018

Dorothy Tucker was an amazing person. I remember walking by the house when she would be working in the yard. We would have conversations about dance. She was an inspiration to all. Condolences to the family. From Marcia Jackson

Donna Newman-Bluestein

January 13, 2018

From afar, I send love and condolences to Dorothy Elizabeth's family and friends. I feel blessed to have danced with Dorothy Elizabeth these past 10 years. She was the embodiment of grace and wisdom, generously sharing both up until the end. I will miss you greatly, but you will live on in my dancing, loving spirit.

Justina Clayton

January 13, 2018

RIP Ms. Tucker. I will miss seeing you at church on Sundays.

January 12, 2018

Dorothy Elizabeth...I will miss your beautiful dancing side by side with me but I will forever carry your loving influence, sense of presence and integrity, and gentle kindness in my heart.
You have been a true gift to my life.

Condolences to her loving family and many friends.

With Love,
Eliza

Jerry Holt

January 12, 2018

My condolences and deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless

Bill Hager

January 12, 2018

Dorothy Elizabeth will brought such a clear and gentle light to our community. She will live on in our thoughts and memories, and in the example she set for all of us who had the privilege of knowing her.

Bill Hager

January 12, 2018

Dorothy Elizabeth brought such a kind and generous light to our community, she will live on in both our memories and in the example she set for the rest of us.

January 12, 2018

In loving memory of Dorothy Elizabeth. Our deepest condolences to the family.
We will dance ...
We celebrate her life when we dance.
We dance together....
We will always...in us she lives on
Diane and Tommy

We loved seeing you perform. What inspiration you were! You eill be sorely missed Mrs. Tucker♡♡

Dana & Judith Watson

January 11, 2018

Karen Klein

January 11, 2018

We have lost a cherished friend, a wonderful dancer, a source of wisdom and strength. Her spirit lives on in all of us who have known her and danced with her. You're flying now, DE; we love you.

The Staff of Gaffey Funeral Home

January 6, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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