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Dorothy Wheldon Obituary

Dorothy Ann Whelden, 80, died May 12, 2011, at her home. She was born in Nantucket, Mass., and lived in Barefoot Bay for nine years, coming from Falmouth, Mass. She was a member of and active in the Al-Anon chapter on Cape Cod, Mass. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Robert "Bob" Whelden of Barefoot Bay; daughters, Lee Dennis and Debbie Allietta both of Falmouth; brother, Joseph Mayo of Nantucket; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Donnie and Bobby; and brother, Richard Kotalac. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Health First, 1900 Dairy Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904. Services: No services are planned. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory in Sebastian. A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

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Published by TC Palm on May 14, 2011.

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