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Dorothy Eklund Obituary
Her husband of 52 years, Carl T. Eklund died on June 18th.
She leaves her two sons, Donald C. Eklund of Wellesley and Jon T. Eklund of Auburn; her sister, Alice K. Carlson of Auburn; a granddaughter, Niki Eklund. She was predeceased by her brother Robert G. Jamieson, Jr. and her sister, Barbara Ann Jamieson. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Robert G. and Marie (Nichols) Jamieson and has lived in Auburn for most of her life.
Dorothy was the manager of the former Auburn Tie Shop at the Auburn Mall for 20 years until its closing. She later worked for Wal-Mart in Oxford for 10 years. She was a 70 year member of the First Congregational Church of Auburn, where she was active with the young members of the congregation.
Dorothy and her family extend their sincere appreciation to Deb Pranitis, Parish Nurse, and to the nurses and aides with UMass Memorial Hospice Program for their loving care and support.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dorothy's family on Friday August 15th from 10-11 AM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. A funeral service will then be held at 11 AM in the funeral home, followed by burial in Hillside Cemetery, Auburn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Auburn Renovation Fund, 128 Central St. Auburn, MA 01501. For directions or to leave a message of sympathy for the family, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Eklund
June & Bill Storie
August 19, 2008
Don & Jon,
Bill & I were up in NH & upon arriving home were so sorry to learn of the loss of your Mom. Our sympathies & stay strong.
RALPH ROMKEY
August 14, 2008
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY FROM THE ROMKEYS
Kathy St. Jean
August 14, 2008
Donnie and Jon
So sorry that you are having to go thru so much grief. Your parents were amazing people and loved you both so much. If your ever in Florida please call us and visit.
Love Kathy
Shirley (Carlson) Ropp
August 13, 2008
Don & Jon - I can only reiterate what Dave said. You were all a huge part of our earliest years. I'm so glad I had a chance to visit with Dot a few weeks ago. We shared a lot of smiles and good memories that day. My love and sympathies in the loss of both your parents.
Dave Carlson
August 12, 2008
Carl and Dottie ~ a part of our lives from my earliest memories. Don and Jon, you are in my thoughts.
Anne A
August 12, 2008
Dot - I'm so glad I met you and I could not have gotten through my chemo with out you and our wednesday group.
VICKIE DOANE
August 12, 2008
dottie you are so special to me.it was always nice to start my days work with you.we had some good conversations, hugs, you will always be in my heart. i am going to miss you. love vickie doane- u-mass H H A
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