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1953
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2024
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Dorothy Barnum Obituary
Dottie was born in Webster, MA on December 17, 1953, raised in the Belchertown area and eventually met Lewis "Butch" Barnum and moved to Lee where she became a local fixture.
Dottie was well loved and loved life to its fullest. She enjoyed her trips to Florida with her best friend and caregiver, Regina Peltier, with whom she made her home with for the past 7 years. She was a kind, caring and compassionate person. Dottie also loved shopping for a bargain with her friends.
Besides her caregiver and friend, Regina Peltier, she leaves behind her sister-in-law, Helen Moening, her friend, Paul Derby, and her cherished cat, Mitten.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 11AM at the Elmwood Cemetery in Great Barrington where she will be laid to rest next her husband, "Butch." There are no calling hours.
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6 Entries
Rosemarie Bongiovanni
June 19, 2025
Dear Dottie - A year has passed since we lost you - the time flies by too quickly. Please know that you are always in the hearts of all the friends that you made here on earth over the years. Rest in eternal peace, sweet soul - you are always with us.
Beth Sullivan
June 26, 2024
I was saddened to hear of Dotties passing. I first met Dottie as my neighbor over 34 yrs ago. And then got to work with her at Joes Diner for years.. She was fun and funny and had a great personality. she will be greatly missed by those who knew her and those who didnt know her you missed out by such a great person she was.RIP Dottie you will greatly be missed.
Tari
June 26, 2024
To Dottie's loved ones, what an absolute joy she was.
So pleasant, hardworking and kind.
We loved you dearly at the Morgan House.
You, so proudly wearing that Red Sox jacket, will never be forgotten.
Thank you for your infectious laugh.
RIP with the Angel's sweet lady.
Rosemarie Bongiovanni
June 25, 2024
My deepest sympathies to Regina Peltier, Helen Moening. Paul Derby and Mitten. I knew Dottie for a bit when she lived in Lee and I worked at a consignment shop, also in Lee. Many times she would stop in to visit and she was the sweetest and kindest person you would ever want to meet. It was truly my pleasure to know her. She will be missed by all of those who knew her. The angels have gotten one of the best ever. So sad she has left us.
Rosemarie Bongiovanni
Kate Sharron Munger
June 25, 2024
Regina, so sad to hear that Dottie passed away. I know how much you loved her. You made her final years so joyful. Rest peacefully, Dottie.
Irene morrison
June 25, 2024
Iam very sorry for your loss of Dorothy she was in the same day program that I was in and we became good friends
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