1945
Dorothy
2023
Dorothy Ann Grzywacz
January 3, 1945 — February 13, 2023
Dorothy Ann (Matty) Grzywacz, 78, of Hampton, NH passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Country Center for Health & Rehabilitation Newburyport, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Dew, 2003, and the late Robert R. Grzywacz, 2013.
Born on January 3rd, 1945 in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Matty and the late Anna (Alesieck) Matty. She was raised and educated in Pennsylvania. Continuing her education after graduating from Benton High School, Dorothy attended Wilkes College where she majored in Teaching and History.
In her younger years after college, Dorothy applied the knowledge she received to shape the minds of others as a history teacher. She left teaching and worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Andover, MA where she dedicated 25 years before retiring.
Dorothy liked staying active. She enjoyed dancing, golfing, and bowling. She was also a proud member of the Hampton Beach "Wall Nuts." She loved the beach and would take advantage of being so close when the New England summers rolled around. She would spend many of her days walking the shoreline, soaking in the sun and the fresh air.
She appreciated a change of scenery and spent some of her free time traveling. She adventured to places all throughout the US, and was especially fond of Hawaii and Florida. Dorothy also enjoyed cruises in the Caribbean.
Most of all, Dorothy cherished the time she spent with her family. She especially looked forward to the time she spent with her grandchildren.
She leaves her daughter Tracey McBrine, and her husband, Thomas, of North Attleboro, MA and her grandchildren Jennifer A. DeMarco and her husband, Kevin, of Rosamond, CA and William F. McBrine and Rebecca L. McBrine both of North Attleboro, MA.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend Dorothy's visitation Friday, February 17th, 2023, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Transfiguration of the Lord Parish - St. Mark's Church, 105 Stanley Street, North Attleboro, MA.
Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, North Attleboro, MA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to: Special Olympics Massachusetts, 512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit the online guest book at www.dyer-lake funeralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA. 508-695-0200
Born on January 3rd, 1945 in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Matty and the late Anna (Alesieck) Matty. She was raised and educated in Pennsylvania. Continuing her education after graduating from Benton High School, Dorothy attended Wilkes College where she majored in Teaching and History.
In her younger years after college, Dorothy applied the knowledge she received to shape the minds of others as a history teacher. She left teaching and worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Andover, MA where she dedicated 25 years before retiring.
Dorothy liked staying active. She enjoyed dancing, golfing, and bowling. She was also a proud member of the Hampton Beach "Wall Nuts." She loved the beach and would take advantage of being so close when the New England summers rolled around. She would spend many of her days walking the shoreline, soaking in the sun and the fresh air.
She appreciated a change of scenery and spent some of her free time traveling. She adventured to places all throughout the US, and was especially fond of Hawaii and Florida. Dorothy also enjoyed cruises in the Caribbean.
Most of all, Dorothy cherished the time she spent with her family. She especially looked forward to the time she spent with her grandchildren.
She leaves her daughter Tracey McBrine, and her husband, Thomas, of North Attleboro, MA and her grandchildren Jennifer A. DeMarco and her husband, Kevin, of Rosamond, CA and William F. McBrine and Rebecca L. McBrine both of North Attleboro, MA.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend Dorothy's visitation Friday, February 17th, 2023, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Transfiguration of the Lord Parish - St. Mark's Church, 105 Stanley Street, North Attleboro, MA.
Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, North Attleboro, MA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to: Special Olympics Massachusetts, 512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit the online guest book at www.dyer-lake funeralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA. 508-695-0200
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