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Dorothy Nichols Obituary
Dorothy Brownell Everett Nichols "Dorrie", 86, of Little Compton passed away on April 1, 2020 from complications of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dorrie was born in Providence, RI to Dorothy Drowne Brownell and Dexter Brownell on July 14, 1933. She, along with her sister, Elizabeth (Betty), was raised in East Providence and later Middletown, RI and spent time each summer in Little Compton, RI.
Dorrie was predeceased by her husbands, Sam and Earl, and a late-in-life dear friend, August Kuehl. She leaves her sister Betty Brownell Beizer of Naples, FL and Little Compton, her children Marjorie Everett Levy (husband Dan) of Canton, Samuel B. Everett (wife Margaret) of Wilbraham, Katherine Everett Truscott (wife Sally) of Cambridge, and Sally Everett (husband John) of Providence, as well as step-children Linda Nichols Harrison (husband Al), Nina Nichols Harrison (husband Rick), Earl Nichols, Jr. (wife Julie), Bill Nichols (wife Laurie), and Paula K. Nichols. Dorrie, also known as Grandma Dorrie (or GD), leaves nineteen grandchildren and step grandchildren: Brad Levy, Scott Levy, Samuel C. Everett (wife Sara), Michael Everett (wife Emily), Jennifer Truscott Tarantino (husband Michael), Eliza Truscott Gallagher (husband Patrick), Grace Truscott, Brian Malconian (wife Cecilia), Laura Williamson, Reid Williamson, David Harrison, Jay Harrison, Adam Nichols (wife Lily), Jenna Nichols (husband Matt), Elissa Nichols Hammel (husband Jason), Cali Behm (husband Jared), Ramie DaPonte (husband Ryan), Nicholas Dille, Alexandra Dille and she was pre-deceased by her step-granddaughter Betsey Harrison. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren.
Given the limitations on gatherings at this time due to the coronavirus, burial for immediate family at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence and a celebration of life will be held later in the year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrews by the Sea, 182 Willow Ave., Little Compton, RI, 02837 or Friends of the Sakonnet Lighthouse, PO Box 154, Little Compton, 02837. For complete obituary and guestbook see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com
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Mary Kay Armstrong
April 13, 2020
To all our dear cousins, we offer our deepest condolences on the passing of Cousin Dorrie. Our mother, Diane "Dee" Drowne Demro loved her so much and the few times as children we visited Great Uncle Dex and Great Aunt Dorrie, in Rhode Island, we had such fun. Our mom and Dorrie were only born three months apart and I remember stories from their youth. God Bless the entire family at this sad and difficult time.
The Demro girls:
Mary Kay Demro Armstrong
Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Demro Glenny
Joanna Helen Demro Karner
Emily Cox Sinagra
April 12, 2020
I have such fond memories of your mother, and am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you my sincerest condolences.
Rae HollandLong
April 5, 2020
Sally and John, we're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Don & Rae Holland-Long
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