Dorothy J. Brunelle

Dorothy J. Brunelle obituary, Dracut, MA

Dorothy J. Brunelle

Dorothy Brunelle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dracut Funeral Home on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Dorothy (Dottie) J. Brunelle, 78, a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Roger P. Brunelle with whom she enjoyed 64 years of marriage. She was born in Lowell on March 26, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Lavoie) Arcand. She graduated from the Greater Lowell Vocation School and worked at Analog Devices until she retired in 2011. She was an avid reader and loved her backyard pool. In addition to her loving husband, Dottie leaves her children, Steven Brunelle (Elaine), of Ayer, Jeanne St. Peter (Scott), of North Port, FL, and Jessica Brunelle, of Tyngsborough; her three grandchildren, Ayden Brunelle, Ryan Harvey, Arielle Harvey, and Samantha Socci; and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dotties memory to the Hospice Foundation of America or COPD Foundation.Funeral Services will be held privately.

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