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Dorothy Shevchenko Obituary

SHEVCHENKO, Dorothy O. Dorothy (Overturf) Shevchenko, 83, of Marlborough, wife of the late Richard P. Shevchenko, died Saturday, (February 18, 2006). She was born in Summerford OH, June 19, 1922, and graduated from Ohio State University in 1943. Her life's work was dedicated to the raising of her family. She was also a talented musician and gardener. She was well known, liked, and respected within the Marlborough community, where she was involved in the Board of Education and the PTA. Later in life she volunteered at Hartford Hospital for 10 years. She is survived by four sons, Ivan, Peter, Grady, and Eric; and their families, including grandchildren Torrie, Ericka, Alexis, Christine, Julianna and Lily, and great grandchildren Peter and Winter. She is also survived by step-grandchild Laura Carini and step-great grandchildren Erin and Max. Funeral Services will be held Saturday Feb. 25th at 11 a.m. in the Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main St., East Hampton with the Rev. Robert Faulhaber pastor of the Marlborough Congregational Church officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot in Marlborough Cemetery. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 21, 2006.

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Ethel Fowler

February 25, 2006

Ivan, Peter, Grady, Eric & Family,

Very sorry to hear about your Mother, she was a very special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ethel Fowler and

family.

Morgan & Trish Leonard

February 24, 2006

To All,

Trish and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Dorothy was a great lady and wonderful neighbor. We are better people having known her and will miss her.

Len & Lorraine Palmisano

February 24, 2006

Eric and Family,

We're sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Our hearfelt thoughts and prayers go out to your and your family during this difficult time.

carmen anderson

February 22, 2006

Grady and Mary.



I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

Ben Nelson

February 21, 2006

Peter,

Very Sorry to hear of the loss of Your Mom,

God Bless You and Your Family,

Ben Nelson

Dick Case

February 21, 2006

Mary,



I'm sorry to read about your loss.



Dick Case

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