DOROTHY A. DONAHUE

DONAHUE, Dorothy A. (Dutton) Age 99, of Norwell, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 1, 1925 to Gertrude Alice (Rice) and Harold Gourley Dutton of Wollaston, MA. She had a younger brother, Raleigh Harold Dutton (2008). Dorothy attended Norwell High School and Skidmore College (1948) in Saratoga Springs, NY. Dorothy, known affectionately as "Grandy" by her family, was a remarkable woman who found joy in the simplest of pleasures and a genuine purpose in helping others near and far. Her passions included playing tennis, sailing, gardening and spending quality time with family and friends. The family cottage on Panther Pond, "Grandy Camp", in Raymond, Maine held a special place in Dorothy's heart. It was her favorite place on Earth, where countless cherished memories were made. Dorothy lost the "love of her life", Douglas Aidan Donahue, over seven years ago, to whom she was married for a robust 69 years. Together, they raised six children, Douglas Aidan, Jr. (Susan), Darby Ann (2001), David Alexander (Sue), Duncan Andrew (Tom Fortier), Dale Alison O'Brien (John) and Daphne Alexandra Hoffman (Peter). Her grandchildren, Douglas Aidan, III (Lauren), Abigail Mariano (Jon), Peter Hayward (Lauren), Tait Ekblaw, Cailin "Cally" Stewart (Greg), David Alexander, Jr. (Emily), Earle Douglas, Della Burke (Mike), Paige Nolan (Bobby), Monica Beckwith (Ned), Kerry O'Brien, Alexandra "Ali" Caldera (Rob), Will Hoffman, Emily Hoffman and Peter Hoffman, along with her 11 great-grandchildren, were a constant source of joy, pride and love for Grandy. Dorothy had a warm and generous spirit, which she shared daily through her frequent acts of kindness. Her true goodness touched the lives of many, creating a ripple effect of positivity. Dorothy's outlook on life was always "a glass full" because "a glass half-full" was not enough and "a glass half-empty" was never on her radar. She leaves a legacy of love, warmth and virtue that will be cherished for generations. Visiting Hours will be Wednesday, June 12, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, in NORWELL CENTER, MA. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, June 13, at 10:00 AM, at St. Mary's in Hanover, MA. A Celebration of Life Reception from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Cushing Center in Norwell Center. There will be a private Burial at First Parish Cemetery in Norwell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061, 781-610-1409, in memory of Dorothy Donahue. Visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com for guestbook and directions.

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