Dorothy M. Vater

Dorothy M. (Cook) Vater, 86
1939 - 2025
Saugus - Saugus- Mrs. Dorothy M. (Cook) Vater, age 86, died on Monday, January 13th at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Robert K. Vater, Sr. with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.
Born in Boston and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Vater was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Cavanaugh) Cook. Dorothy worked as a medical transcriptionist for both the old Saugus General Hospital and Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for many years.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Vater is survived by her four children, Maureen A. Ferreira of Methuen, Kevin R. Vater of NH, Robert K. Vater, Jr. and his wife Maureen of Saugus and Timothy R. Vater of Saugus; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.
Service Information:
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Thursday from 3 – 6 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 6 p.m. For directions and condolences BissbeePorcella.com