Dorothy Newlander "Dot" Mahoney

Dorothy 'Dot'
Newlander
Mahoney, 91
PORTLAND -- Dorothy Newlander Mahoney, 91, of Portland, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, April 16, 2011.
She was born in Portland on Jan. 26, 1920, the daughter of Hjalmar and Wilhemina Newlander. She graduated from Deering High School in 1938.
In her early years she worked alongside her husband, George Mahoney, at their two grocery stores in Rosemont and Nasson's Corner. Later she went on to work at Loring, Short and Harmon where she formed many lasting friendships and was affectionately known as 'Olga.'
In 1970 she went to work at The Portland Newspapers as a proofreader and later became the Chief Proofreader. Ever the tireless worker, she reluctantly retired at the youthful age of 75. She made the most of the next 16 years by traveling to various lively locations, spending time with her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as relaxing on her porch with her well-fed calico cat, Mabel.
Besides her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her sisters, Viola, Edith and Eleanor, as well as her brother, Elmer. She was also predeceased by her two sons-in-law, Frederick Clancy and Gregory Hoyt. She is survived by her two daughters, Judith A. Clancy of Westbrook and Susan E. Hoyt of Gorham; her grandchildren, Michael Clancy of Worcester, Mass., Jonathan Clancy and his wife Jacqueline of Henniker, N.H., Elizabeth Clancy of South Portland, Christopher Hoyt of South Portland and Matthew Hoyt and his wife Sivath of Jacksonville, Fla. Dorothy is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Ryan Clancy of South Portland, and Madeline and Jared Clancy of Henniker, N.H. Dorothy also leaves behind a dear niece and nephew, Julie Davidson and David Smart, both of Portland.
Dorothy's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the nurses, doctors and various professionals who helped care for her during final years.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 13, at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, 515 Woodford St., Portland, with the Rev. Bill Barter officiating. Arrangements are under the guidance of Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. To offer words of condolence, sign a guest book and share memories, go to the obituary page at www.independentdeathcare.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to:
St. Ansgar's Memorial Fund
515 Woodford St.
Portland, Maine 04103
Dorothy
Mahoney