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Dorothy Martz Obituary
Brooklawn - Dorothy Alfreda Martz (nee Canavan) of Brooklawn, NJ, passed peacefully on November 16, 2017 after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Esther and William Canavan. She is survived by her husband of over 51 years, Raymond Martz of Brooklawn. Also survived by her two sons, Steven and wife Heather of Hamilton, NJ and Gary and wife Tarrin of Wenonah, NJ. She was the beloved Mommom and Gigi to her five grandchildren that she absolutely adored: Katherine, Emily, Aidan, Heidi and Adam. Loving cousin of Esther Markovic. Dorothy is also survived by her closest friends from the GHS Class of 1961 Co-Ettes, Janet Bevan, Donna Henefer, Fran Stief, Diana Graham and Janice Holl, who still meet on a regular basis. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, reading, driving a school bus for many years and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be missed by family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday evening, Nov. 20th, from 6 to 8 PM and again on Tuesday morning, Nov. 21st, from 9 to 10 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral service 10 AM in the funeral home. Interment private at a later date in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Dorothy A. Martz to National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dorothy A. Martz.
Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:
McCANN - HEALEY
FUNERAL HOME
GLOUCESTER CITY
Ph: 856 - 456 - 1142
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Fran Stief
November 11, 2023
To the family: I look at our club throw that is on my rocking chair. Dot's name is on it. I am reminded of her every day as well as Claudia and Judy. Such dear friends gone too soon. Love, Fran Stief Co-ette 61
Fran Stief
November 11, 2022
Always missing one of my closest friends
Many memories, all good. Missing you always. Love, Fran
Fran Stief
November 11, 2020
3 years since you have been gone.
Remember going to Dancette with you. Your love of shoes. Lou and I think of you in the morning because Lou's sweetener is in the coffee mug that is shaped like a high heel . It was too pretty to drink out of! Love to the family, Fran and Lou
George Cox
November 21, 2017
Dorothy miss you,you are a great glassmate!
Kathy Seufert
November 20, 2017
Ray our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dorothy was a wonderful person. God Bless. Bob and Kathy Seufert.
Jo-Ann Cogan
November 20, 2017
Dear Ray and Family, So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Dottie's friendliness and great smile as a classmate of GHS 1961. Love, thoughts and prayers to all of you and Dottie. Jo-Ann (Mucci) & Knute Cogan
Donna & Ron Henefer
November 19, 2017
Dear Ray, Steven, Gary and family,
Our Dottie is now at peace with the Good Lord above and has been added as one of his beautiful Angels .
We will all miss her lovely smile and warm hugs and kisses. Dottie was loved by so many, specially her Ray who cared for her, she loved him so much!
Ron and I send our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Just know we love all of you.
God Bless
November 19, 2017
Ray and family
our condolences to you and your family Dot was the best neighbor and friend and will always remember her kindness,beauty and most of all her beautiful smile
Margie and George
Fran STIEF
November 18, 2017
Ray and Family, A dear friend gone too son.Many many memories, all good. She is at peace now. Love to all of you. Fran and Lou Stief
Paula McLaughlin Green
November 18, 2017
My condolences to the Martz Family. Dot was my girl scout leader while in Juniors. She will be missed.
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Nov
20
Viewing
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
McCann-Healey Funeral Home - Gloucester City851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Nov
21
Viewing
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
McCann-Healey Funeral Home - Gloucester City851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Nov
21
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McCann-Healey Funeral Home - Gloucester City851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
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