Dolores H. Magraw

Dolores (Hoffman) Magraw, 90, died at her home in Newton, MA at 2:00 a.m. on April 8, 2016, a fitting date for this lover of numbers and patterns in nature. Indeed, Dodie, as she was known, was a passionate, lifelong learner who voiced strong opinions about everything from science to politics to Greek literature to the choices made by her children. Dodie was known for her great empathy, generosity, piercing wit and towering intelligence. She was fiercely devoted to her five children, six grandchildren, and her deceased husband, Chuck Magraw, MD, of sixty-two years. With her husband, she was active in the anti-Vietnam War movement, co-founding the Boston-based group, Medical Aid for Indochina. Dodie was known to say that "great people feel greatly," and that "one's passing should leave a hole." Her passing leaves a large empty space in all who knew her. At her request, there are no funeral services. Those wishing to do so may make donations in Dodie's memory to the Council for a Livable World, 322 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200