Dolores Annie "Dodie" (Edwards) Lallo, 93, of Westerly passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Dover, NH, where she has resided for the past year and a half, enjoying the New England seasons while watching that one red fox, wild turkeys, flowers blooming and vegetables growing in the garden.
Dodie was the wife of the late Louis E. Lallo, Sr. who passed away in 1993 one day before their 37th wedding anniversary.
Born in New London, CT on September 10, 1928, she was the daughter of Robert and Frieda (Feld) Edwards. She grew up in Mystic, CT and attended Fitch High School.
Dodie worked as a telephone operator for Southern New England Telephone Company, leaving a supervisory position to raise her family. She later worked at Sunrise Market in Westerly.
Dodie loved being with her family. She always made family gatherings and holidays special. Her tables were always beautifully decorated. Each Christmas shared a different theme. Everyone loved to gather at Dodie and Louie's house for parties and picnics.
Her favorite pastime was shopping. She had an outfit for every occasion and an occasion for every outfit. She also enjoyed watching her favorite football team the New York Giants.
She enjoyed gatherings with her lady friends for birthday lunches, theatre, and local events.
Dodie is survived and will be deeply missed by her children; Christine (Joe) Tenuta of Dover NH; Mary (Russell) LeBlanc; and Jon Lallo of Westerly. She was predeceased by her son, Louis E. Lallo, Jr. in 2009. She also leaves behind three loving grandchildren; Julia (Parks) Christenbury of Barrington, NH; Lucia Tenuta of Dover, NH and Joseph Tenuta of Denver, CO and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her three siblings and their spouses; Robert (Betsy) Edwards; Eleanor (Robert) White; and James (Carolyn) Edwards.
Dodie's family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Cornerstone Hospice for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dodie's memory made to Cornerstone VNA/Hospice, 178 Farmington Rd., Rochester, NH 03867 or online at Cornerstonevna.org or to the Father Ray Fund for Catholic Education, C/O St. Pius X, 44 Elm St. Westerly, RI 02891.
Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 44 Elm St., Westerly. All are invited to meet directly at the church. Burial will be held privately. A reception for family and friends will follow. The Lallo family requests that attendees be fully vaccinated or masked.
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Published by The Westerly Sun on Nov. 17, 2021.

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L. Michael Clancy

December 11, 2021

O My................... I feel terrible that I had not found out about Dodie's passing earlier. I knew her and Louie from the store they owner at the corner of W. Main St and Pearl St. in downtown Mystic. My sincere condolences to her children John and Mary. I have so many great memories of all of them. I was devastated when I heard of the passing of Louie Sr. and also Louie Jr. May God watch over all of you. Dodie rest in peace my dear. You were such a good person. Mike and Janet Clancy

Rae Ann Sciro

November 22, 2021

To all of Dodie´s family sorry for your loss. Dodie was a wonderful sweet woman. May memories bring you comfort

Kathy Allen & Family

November 20, 2021

So sorry to hear about your mom. What a sweet, sweet woman. My heart goes out to you guys. Much Love

Jim and Darcy Sumner

November 19, 2021

I am heartbroken . I was worried about how she would
fair threw the pandemic. No need to worry because her
wonderful, intelligent, loving family made a plan and so
she was with loved ones all the time.
You all did Great!! She will not ever be forgotten!!
Love, Darcy Sumner

Kristin Foberg

November 17, 2021

To The Lallo Family,

There was no one like Dodie. A classy lady with a kind personality. So sweet and generous to those around her. Just a completely wonderful person.

I am so sorry. Hold your amazing memories of her close to your heart always.

Kristin Foberg

Joseph Ruisi Jr.

November 17, 2021

My condolences to the Lallo family. She will be surely missed, a great woman from a great family so sorry.

Martha Jacques

November 17, 2021

I first met my friend Dodie when I went to work for her brother-in-law, then Atty. John F. Lallo. I spent many Christmas Eve's at Dodie and Louie's house with the rest of the family, and loved every minute. She was a wonderful woman and I loved conversations with her. I used to have lunch with her when Jon David was a baby, and I would bring Mary home from kindergarten, She will be missed by all who knew her.

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