Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Barow

Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Barow obituary, Belmont, MA

Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Barow

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20

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The Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels

773 Moody St., Waltham, MA 02453

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20

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773 Moody St., Waltham, MA 02453

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Dorothy Barow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels - Waltham on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Barow (Palen) of Waltham, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5th at Beth Israel Hospital at the age of 84.
Born on July 30, 1941, daughter of the late Clement and Elizabeth (Brockett) Palen.
Dottie has always had an appreciation for nature and a love for cats. Raised in Newton, and a graduate of Newton High School Class of 1959. She and her husband Tom moved from Newton to Waltham in 1972 where they raised their family and spent the rest of their lives.
As time passed, Dottie seamlessly blended her roles as a nurturing mother while working for a time as a bookkeeper, telemarketer and customer service representative but family was really the love of her life, and she took great pride in supporting and celebrating every achievement of her children's lives.
In her younger days, Dottie loved traveling to different places with their camper, spending much time at their condo in Maine, exploring surrounding areas and her love of lighthouses. Dottie also enjoyed watching Soap Operas, listening to music from the 50's and 60's, her cherished Elvis melodies, dining and enjoying new restaurants and some of her favorites as well.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Thomas A. Barow.
Dottie is survived by her loving and devoted children; Diane and David Barow both of Waltham; her dear sister Barbara Pemberton and her husband Bill of Marlborough; nephews and great nephews.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to gather and remember the love and laughter Dottie shared during visiting hours on Monday, October 20th from 4pm to 6pm In the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels, located 773 Moody Street Waltham, MA. Parking attendants will be on duty.
A Celebration of Dottie's life will begin at 6pm. Interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Dottie's loving Memory may be made to Blood Cancer United at:
https://bloodcancerunited.org/
" Creating Meaningful Memories"
" Brasco and Sons Memorial"

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Upcoming Events

Oct

20

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels

773 Moody St., Waltham, MA 02453

Send Flowers

Oct

20

Service

6:00 p.m.

The Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels

773 Moody St., Waltham, MA 02453

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.