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Dorothy Still Obituary
She was born in Maynard, Mass., Dec. 24, 1924, the daughter of Angus and Florence (Smith) Hanson. She was educated in Maynard schools and married Burton Still on June 28, 1944. She and Burton moved to Maine in 1954 and Dot continued to live there for 57 years. Dorothy worked for many years at Winthrop Drug and then at the Winthrop School cafeteria until her retirement.
Mrs. Still loved to play card games, including cribbage. She enjoyed camping, playing BEANO and spending time with her grandchildren and her many friends. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Burton in 1983; her parents; an infant daughter, Beverly; and three sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Frost and her husband, Mark, of Farmington and Pamela Carr of Farmington; her grandchildren, Jeff Carr, of Farmington, Hannah Carr of Tampa, Fla., Jon Frost and his wife, Sonya, of Canaan, and Jodi Frost of Farmington; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 25, at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive in Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, take a ride on a beautiful day, have an ice cream and remember Dot.
Dot's family would like to thank Winthrop Manor and Edgewood for the excellent care she received.
Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.khrfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Still
Carol Malmsten
April 25, 2011
Pam,Joanne & families
Sorry to hear about your moms passing. I will never forget all the good times I had at your home and trips to Popham Beach. Your mom was a wonderful person and may the memories you have help you all through this most difficult time. You are all in prayers.
April 23, 2011
Terry McKinley, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Farmington checking in to express condolences for Dorothy's family and friends, and a promise to lift up prayers during Easter worship where Jo Frost and Pam Carr worship.
Celebrate your mom's life well Pam, Dot,and all Dot's family and friends.
Blessings, Terry McKinley and the folks at Trinity
Laurie & Alan Hubert
April 22, 2011
I'm so sorry, I'm thinking of you. All my love, Laurie
April 22, 2011
joanne
so sorry to hear about dot, she was a special lady even when she gave me a hard time about cheerios. i always had a good time sitting with her at
halloween and playing cribbage with her. and the stories she told....i will never forget her.
ruth short
April 22, 2011
Joanne& family,
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing.I have nice memories of her at the drug store. She always had a smile and made us feel welcome. She was a good person that helped to make Winthrop a nice town to grow up in.
Joe Golden
Elli Gordon
April 22, 2011
Pam, Joanne,& families,
I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a sweet lady.
Hannah Carr
April 22, 2011
I wil miss you grammy! We will miss the funny lady! We had alot of good times I remeber those evenings when we would walk to to the dairy joy and get a icecream cone,Love we will miss you!
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