Dorothy M. "Dot" Borghesani

Dorothy M. "Dot" (Stockwell) Borghesani, 77, of Shrewsbury died Wednesday, September 17th in Radius Healthcare Center at Worcester after an illness.

Dorothy leaves her husband and best friend of 56 years, Charles H. Borghesani; a son, David A. Borghesani and his wife, Pam J. Borghesani of Westfield; a daughter, Sharlene A. Cutroni and her husband, Ray Cutroni of Worcester; four grandchildren, Kristen M. DeLange and Jamie L. Cutroni both of Worcester and Craig M. and Nicholas A. Borghesani both of Westfield; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Dot was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra J. Borghesani who died in 1961 and a brother, Warren Stockwell.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late George and Winifred (Gravel) Stockwell and had been a resident of Shrewsbury for over 50 years. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1950.

In the early 1950's Dot had worked for a few years before she married the love of her life Charlie, in 1952. After their marriage, Dot and Charlie started their family. Dot was a very proud stay at home mom and grandmother and loved every minute that she could spend with her children and grandchildren.

Dot also enjoyed spending many vacations camping with her family, playing cards, shopping and taking several drives down to Foxwoods when she could.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dot's family on Friday, September 19th from 10:00-11:00 A.M. in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. A funeral service for Dorothy will held at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the family lot in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Memorial contribution can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For directions and Dot's personal online memorial guestbook, please visit

www.brittonfuneralhomes.com