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Dorothy Gilpatric Obituary
She was born in Franklin on Dec. 2, 1944, the daughter of Roger E. Rainville and Marguritte (Clark) Rainville. Dorothy was raised in Franklin and was a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1962. She and her husband have lived in Salisbury for 46 years.
She was formerly employed at Hoyt's Electric in Penacook and lastly at Merrimack County Nursing Home for 12 years prior to retiring due to ill health.
Dorothy enjoyed the outdoors especially growing flowers and walking.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Paul M. Gilpatric of Salisbury; three sons, Joseph P. Gilpatric of Bristol, Brian A. Gilpatric of Easton, Mass. and Timothy S. Gilpatric and his wife, Renee of Danbury; her granddaughter, Megan Gilpatric of Bristol; four brothers, Phillip Rainville of Auburn, Edward Rainville of Merrimack, Louis Rainville of Franklin and Arthur Rainville of Easton; her sister, Elaine C. Rainville of Lancaster; and nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, March 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin.
A Mass celebrating Dorothy's life will be held Monday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church.
Spring burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Salisbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to The Payson Cancer Center, 250 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301.
For directions and an online guestbook, please visit neunfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Gilpatric
Renee Gilpatric
March 26, 2015
May you rest in peace my dear mother in-law. You will forever be in my heart.
March 23, 2015
Paul,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Dotty.
Our love and prayers go to all of her family. What an incredible lady that will be missed by many.
God's Blessings are prayed for.
Bob and Lynda Underhill
March 23, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Gilpatric family. May God give you comfort, strength and peace. - Psalm 29:11
~D. Reynolds
Nancy Marcoux
March 19, 2015
So sorry to learn of your loss. May the comfort of family and friends guide you through this difficult time.
(Your cousin Tom's widow)
Sandy Powell
March 19, 2015
Paul and family...I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing...Please know that you are in my prayers. Sandy Powell
Ulrike Smith
March 18, 2015
My condolences to your family. May the memories of your time together help you through these difficult times and may you find solace in that she is no longer suffering.
March 18, 2015
The Dodge cousins send love and prayers to our cousin's loved ones. Her suffering is over and she is flying with the angels. Rest in Peace. Deb(Dodge)Bjork
gerry atwood
March 18, 2015
So sorry for the loss of a very nice lady you will be missed dearly may you now be free of pain. Fly with the Angels my friend.
March 18, 2015
Paul and Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your cousin David Gilpatric
Melissa Rainville Bousquet
March 18, 2015
Our family has another angel watching over us. my deepest sympathies
March 18, 2015
Paul and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our sympathy and prayers are with you all.
Gerri & Ron Cote
March 18, 2015
Sorry for your loss Paul and family
The Staff of Thibault-Neun Funeral Home
March 18, 2015
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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