Mary C. Dorrwachter

Mary Dorrwachter Obituary

DORRWACHTER, MARY C. (HUGHES), 81, of 955 Post Road, Warwick, died peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Miriam Hospital in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Albert L. Dorrwachter.

Born in Warwick, a daughter of the late John J. and Margaret A. (McCarthy) Hughes, she lived in Warwick for most of her life.

Mrs. Dorrwachter was employed in Quality Control at Leviton Manufacturing in Warwick for 20 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of St. Peter Church Women's Club. She loved to dance and travel, and was devoted to her family.

She was the mother of Mary A. Kelly of East Greenwich, Susan J. Hinkle of Camden, NC, Stephen D. Naismith of Warwick, and the late David J. Naismith, Jr.; the step-mother of Jeanne McAreavey of Johnston and Robert Tracey of North Providence; the sister of John J. Hughes, Jr. of Warwick, William F. Hughes of East Providence, Dennis E. Hughes of Narragansett, Richard T. Hughes of Warwick, Ellen E. Goff of North Providence, Anna T. Needham of Warwick, Thomas J. Hughes of Warwick, Rose E. Dwyer of Warwick, and the late Margaret M. Allen and Joe Hughes; the grandmother of eight, and the great-grandmother of two.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, September 4, at 10 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Dorrwachter

10 Entries

Mike Hughes

September 8, 2008

There is nothing we can say to ease your loss. Mary was a great wife, mother and grandmother as well as a caring sister to her brothers ans sisters.

She lives on in each of you.

Mike, Mary, Meredith, Casey, Michael John, and Elizabeth .

Albert Seguin

September 6, 2008

Mary will be missed by all that knew her. Doris and I were sad to hear about her now being in heaven,where she rightfully belongs. Mary and I were classmates in Aldrich High School. She was a wonderful person, and I'm sure she will be missed by all. Our prayers go out to all the family, and peace be with you Mary. Albert (Abby) and Doris Seguin

Carol Gronostalski

September 3, 2008

Mary was giving, helpful,
loving, caring, and kind person.

Our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this difficult time.

She will be dearly missed.

Ed, Carol, Sheri, Jim, and Ted

Janice Violante

September 3, 2008

Mary and family,

Henry and I were very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Jan and Henry

Daniel Tower

September 3, 2008

Nancy and I can't thank you enough for all the tender loving care you gave our two daughters Vicki and Becki while growing up.
We will miss you while you rest in peace.

Crystal Seco

September 2, 2008

To Family,

I am sorry for your loss,
I have really great memories of Mary from when I was younger when Stephanie and I were together all the time! she was a wonderful person! Great personality!!! she was like a 2nd grandmother to me and I will cherish those memories forever!

Marc Needham

September 2, 2008

My prayers are with you all!!! I miss her deeply... She was the best!!

Marc Needham and Family

Judi Prescott

September 2, 2008

Al and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

stella mc gonigle

September 2, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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