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Dorothy Grave Obituary
Dorothy Lucienne Solakian Grave passed away peacefully at her home on January 13, 2018. She was born in Washington D.C. the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Haig Solakian of Pine Orchard. Nama, as she was fondly called, was an avid reader and loved to garden. She had a great sense of humor, and a quick wit. She was most joyous when involved in gatherings with her family. Children are Ted (Sally) Grave of Cheshire, Fred (Sally) Grave of Cheshire and Dorothy (Will) Hoyt of North Haven. Grandchildren are Peter (Allie) Grave (great grandchild Aiden) of Westport, Laura (Teddy) Murphy (great grandchildren Hadley and Alexa) of New York, NY, Fred Grave V of Braintree, Ma, and Charlie, Amelia, Hillary and Olivia Hoyt of North Haven. Dorothy was predeceased by her daughter, Nancy Grave Noonan of North Haven, her grandson Steven Benjamin Grave of Cheshire, and her sister Nancy S. Helman of Darien.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Steven B. Grave Campership Memorial Fund, Camp Becket, 748 Hamilton Road, Becket, MA 01223. A private service will be held. To sign the online guestbook please visit hawleymemorial.com.
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January 25, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Catharine Walker-Bergström
January 22, 2018
I am so sorry to read of Dorothy's passing. I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to Fred Grave and all his family members.
With deep sympathy, Kim Walker Bergström
Beth Walker Phillips
January 22, 2018
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Beth Walker Phillips
Kim Walker Bergstrom
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