MICHAEL SMITH DORRY

MICHAEL DORRY Obituary

DORRY, MICHAEL SMITH, 33, of Independence House, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Houston, TX, he was the son of Theresa SmithDorry of No. Smithfield and William A. Dorry, III of N. Kingstown.

Michael was the Poster Child for the RI March of Dimes from 1981-1984. He greatly enjoyed the arts, writing poetry, photography and his cat, Akasha. He attended the Croched Mountain School in Greenfield, NH.

Besides his mother and father, Michael is survived by his brother, William A. Dorry, IV, Esq. of N. Smithfield and his grandmother, Annette Trudeau Smith of Providence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Michael on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10AM in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 1409 Park Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Friday, January 22 from 5-8PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gateways to Change, 11 Knight St., Warwick, RI 02886. holtfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL DORRY

15 Entries

January 26, 2010

Dear Tracy and Billy, I was just told about Michael and I wish to send my condolences. Mike was quite a guy and I know how devoted to him you were. I am here if you want to talk. Ask Olga for my cell phone #.
Love and prayers,Dianne McNeil

Maggi Hayes

January 26, 2010

Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son, Michael. Claudette Martin contacted me with the sad news.

We have lost touch over the years but I still remember when Michael was born and how you saw,that despite the doctors concerns and suggestions that you have Michael admitted to a medical institution, that he was not just his birth issues, and took him home and helped him to grow into the wonderful person he became.

My heart aches for your loss. I hope we will soon be back in touch.

Sincerely,
Maggi (Mac Manus) Hayes

Chris Paolella

January 23, 2010

To the Dorry Family,

My deepest and heartfelt condolences on your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Mike for 3 years at Independence House when he was at Gateways. He was one of the most memorable people I have ever known. Best wishes to you all during this most difficult time.

Chris Paolella "Chrispy"

January 22, 2010

My deepest sypathy to all of you on the loss of Michael. He was a very special person and will be missed deeply. I am so very sorry for your loss. With friendship and love, B. Plasse

Sandra Actis

January 21, 2010

To the Michael Dorry Family, We only met Michael once at the Independence House, where our son Joseph Actis lives, and we truly enjoyed his company. So sorry for your loss. Know that all of you are in our prayers. Sincerely, Sandra and Joseph Actis

Love Gerry Levesque

January 21, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Debbie Zitano

January 21, 2010

To the family of Michael.
My heart and prayers go out to you all.
Mike and I made many memories together that I will treasure always.
If there is anything I can do just let me know.

Debbie Darrow

January 21, 2010

Tracy, Bill and Billy(as I remember you being called),
I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I remember a fiesty determined young man who had his own ideas of what he wanted to do and gave us all marching orders to do it! It was my privelege to know all of you and especially Michael and have been a part of his rehab through the early years. Love, Debbie Darrow

January 20, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to Theresa and all the family. Michael was a sweet person.

Richard and Maureen Dubuque

Susan Trudeau

January 20, 2010

Mike, I will miss your enthusiasm, and creative spirit,determination,and gifts. You worked so hard and sought so much. But now you are free- can soar as high and far as you wish, without pain or struggle, free to shine, I learned from you and will continue to, and even in sadness I rejoice, knowing you are at peace, in a place where the music never ends.

January 20, 2010

Bill and family, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are not alone and you all are very close in every thought and prayer. With heart felt sympathy, Karen Ramos.

Hannah Loiselle

January 20, 2010

Aunt Tracy, I loved Michael so much! I love the song he wrote me and spending time with him.
i love u Hannah p.s. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoox

January 20, 2010

Aunt Tracy, I loved Michael so much! I love the song he wrote me and spending time with him.
i love u Hannah p.s. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoox

Eric Fontana

January 20, 2010

My deepest sympathies go out to Michaels family and fellow friends. I had the great pleasure of meeting Mike at RHD in Pawtucket while he was a client there (i give guitar lessons and do a weekly music/band clinic there), and then continuing our friendship via helping Mike work on his songs, recording them and also his continued guitar and vocal studies.
He was an amazing talent, a very deep and brave soul, and most importantly a valued friend. I will miss and him very much, and will keep the lessons I learned from HIM everyday. Run free and wild with your fellow wolf brothers and sisters , and watch over us brother! I'll listen for your song when i'm deep in thought-God bless you Mike!
-Eric Fontana, Musician

January 20, 2010

My sympathy to Mrs. Dorry and the entire family during this sad time. Michael always stood up for he wanted and needed and was a great individual. My prayers are with you. Catherine Andrews, CNA at Roger Williams Medical Center, East 4

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