d/o William and Mabel Sackett Spearance; w/o Andrew F Hirst
As so often happened with her generation, she was the backbone of the household and the raising of their daughters, as her husband was the primary breadwinner. The love and kindness she exhibited was known well by her family and extended family.
Dorothy grew up knowing about hard work and learned how to cook, bake, and sew from her beloved mother. She was very proud of being a high school graduate, only one of two from a family of eleven. She spoke often about her high school years; the sports she played, the friends she made, and the experiences she had there.
Shorty after marriage to Andy, she left her medical assistant job and entered the life of becoming an Army wife. This gave Dorothy the chance to meet more people and see more of the world. Her favorite duty station was Okinawa, she enjoyed writing to her siblings as she learned all about this new country. When Andy retired and they finally settled after traveling for so many years, she continued her role as a mother and homemaker. Not working outside of the home, until her dear girls were in high school and then only part time.
Upon entry into a full-time job, Dorothy was an administrative assistant for the accounting firm of Giordani and Lortie. She enjoyed the office atmosphere, the people she worked with, and the clients. When they would meet on the street or in the grocery store, you could always count on the conversations to be lengthy. She had found a new niche to fill so much of her time now that her girls were in college.
Dorothy was truly supportive of her husband's many masonic responsibilities and adventures. She became active with the Rainbow Assembly her daughters joined, as it was very important for her to be part of their lives. Dorothy was the mom and wife that baked and made things for any and every event. You could always count on her to say "yes" to help.
Dorothy found time to help the Pease Greeters by sewing and collecting items for the troops coming home or going afar. She enjoyed the friendship she developed with other women.
She also loved her bowling league. Dorothy started bowling when Andy was stationed overseas. She carried on with this until quite recently.
Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband, Andrew by only two days. She was also the last survivor of her ten siblings; Cora Brown, Earl Spearance, John Spearance, Elenor Bush, Larry Spearance, Genevieve Killenbeck, Eddie Spearance, Donald Spearance, Harvey Spearance, and Mabel Ryan. She is survived by her two daughters, who were her pride and joy. Time spent with her grandchildren was something she especially enjoyed as she shared so much of herself with them. As the years continued, she was also blessed with 5 great grandsons. These boys kept her feeling young and she always looked forward to having them around.
The friendships over the years gave Dorothy many folks to be in contact with, she loved letter writing and watched for the mailman daily. We want to thank these friends and neighbors as they have provided so much love and support.
Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter
As so often happened with her generation, she was the backbone of the household and the raising of their daughters, as her husband was the primary breadwinner. The love and kindness she exhibited was known well by her family and extended family.
Dorothy grew up knowing about hard work and learned how to cook, bake, and sew from her beloved mother. She was very proud of being a high school graduate, only one of two from a family of eleven. She spoke often about her high school years; the sports she played, the friends she made, and the experiences she had there.
Shorty after marriage to Andy, she left her medical assistant job and entered the life of becoming an Army wife. This gave Dorothy the chance to meet more people and see more of the world. Her favorite duty station was Okinawa, she enjoyed writing to her siblings as she learned all about this new country. When Andy retired and they finally settled after traveling for so many years, she continued her role as a mother and homemaker. Not working outside of the home, until her dear girls were in high school and then only part time.
Upon entry into a full-time job, Dorothy was an administrative assistant for the accounting firm of Giordani and Lortie. She enjoyed the office atmosphere, the people she worked with, and the clients. When they would meet on the street or in the grocery store, you could always count on the conversations to be lengthy. She had found a new niche to fill so much of her time now that her girls were in college.
Dorothy was truly supportive of her husband's many masonic responsibilities and adventures. She became active with the Rainbow Assembly her daughters joined, as it was very important for her to be part of their lives. Dorothy was the mom and wife that baked and made things for any and every event. You could always count on her to say "yes" to help.
Dorothy found time to help the Pease Greeters by sewing and collecting items for the troops coming home or going afar. She enjoyed the friendship she developed with other women.
She also loved her bowling league. Dorothy started bowling when Andy was stationed overseas. She carried on with this until quite recently.
Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband, Andrew by only two days. She was also the last survivor of her ten siblings; Cora Brown, Earl Spearance, John Spearance, Elenor Bush, Larry Spearance, Genevieve Killenbeck, Eddie Spearance, Donald Spearance, Harvey Spearance, and Mabel Ryan. She is survived by her two daughters, who were her pride and joy. Time spent with her grandchildren was something she especially enjoyed as she shared so much of herself with them. As the years continued, she was also blessed with 5 great grandsons. These boys kept her feeling young and she always looked forward to having them around.
The friendships over the years gave Dorothy many folks to be in contact with, she loved letter writing and watched for the mailman daily. We want to thank these friends and neighbors as they have provided so much love and support.
Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter
d/o William and Mabel Sackett Spearance; w/o Andrew F Hirst
As so often happened with her generation, she was the backbone of the household and the raising of their daughters, as her husband was the primary breadwinner. The love and kindness she exhibited was known well by her family and extended family.
Dorothy grew up knowing about hard work and learned how to cook, bake, and sew from her beloved mother. She was very proud of being a high school graduate, only one of two from a family of eleven. She spoke often about her high school years; the sports she played, the friends she made, and the experiences she had there.
Shorty after marriage to Andy, she left her medical assistant job and entered the life of becoming an Army wife. This gave Dorothy the chance to meet more people and see more of the world. Her favorite duty station was Okinawa, she enjoyed writing to her siblings as she learned all about this new country. When Andy retired and they finally settled after traveling for so many years, she continued her role as a mother and homemaker. Not working outside of the home, until her dear girls were in high school and then only part time.
Upon entry into a full-time job, Dorothy was an administrative assistant for the accounting firm of Giordani and Lortie. She enjoyed the office atmosphere, the people she worked with, and the clients. When they would meet on the street or in the grocery store, you could always count on the conversations to be lengthy. She had found a new niche to fill so much of her time now that her girls were in college.
Dorothy was truly supportive of her husband's many masonic responsibilities and adventures. She became active with the Rainbow Assembly her daughters joined, as it was very important for her to be part of their lives. Dorothy was the mom and wife that baked and made things for any and every event. You could always count on her to say "yes" to help.
Dorothy found time to help the Pease Greeters by sewing and collecting items for the troops coming home or going afar. She enjoyed the friendship she developed with other women.
She also loved her bowling league. Dorothy started bowling when Andy was stationed overseas. She carried on with this until quite recently.
Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband, Andrew by only two days. She was also the last survivor of her ten siblings; Cora Brown, Earl Spearance, John Spearance, Elenor Bush, Larry Spearance, Genevieve Killenbeck, Eddie Spearance, Donald Spearance, Harvey Spearance, and Mabel Ryan. She is survived by her two daughters, who were her pride and joy. Time spent with her grandchildren was something she especially enjoyed as she shared so much of herself with them. As the years continued, she was also blessed with 5 great grandsons. These boys kept her feeling young and she always looked forward to having them around.
The friendships over the years gave Dorothy many folks to be in contact with, she loved letter writing and watched for the mailman daily. We want to thank these friends and neighbors as they have provided so much love and support.
Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter
As so often happened with her generation, she was the backbone of the household and the raising of their daughters, as her husband was the primary breadwinner. The love and kindness she exhibited was known well by her family and extended family.
Dorothy grew up knowing about hard work and learned how to cook, bake, and sew from her beloved mother. She was very proud of being a high school graduate, only one of two from a family of eleven. She spoke often about her high school years; the sports she played, the friends she made, and the experiences she had there.
Shorty after marriage to Andy, she left her medical assistant job and entered the life of becoming an Army wife. This gave Dorothy the chance to meet more people and see more of the world. Her favorite duty station was Okinawa, she enjoyed writing to her siblings as she learned all about this new country. When Andy retired and they finally settled after traveling for so many years, she continued her role as a mother and homemaker. Not working outside of the home, until her dear girls were in high school and then only part time.
Upon entry into a full-time job, Dorothy was an administrative assistant for the accounting firm of Giordani and Lortie. She enjoyed the office atmosphere, the people she worked with, and the clients. When they would meet on the street or in the grocery store, you could always count on the conversations to be lengthy. She had found a new niche to fill so much of her time now that her girls were in college.
Dorothy was truly supportive of her husband's many masonic responsibilities and adventures. She became active with the Rainbow Assembly her daughters joined, as it was very important for her to be part of their lives. Dorothy was the mom and wife that baked and made things for any and every event. You could always count on her to say "yes" to help.
Dorothy found time to help the Pease Greeters by sewing and collecting items for the troops coming home or going afar. She enjoyed the friendship she developed with other women.
She also loved her bowling league. Dorothy started bowling when Andy was stationed overseas. She carried on with this until quite recently.
Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband, Andrew by only two days. She was also the last survivor of her ten siblings; Cora Brown, Earl Spearance, John Spearance, Elenor Bush, Larry Spearance, Genevieve Killenbeck, Eddie Spearance, Donald Spearance, Harvey Spearance, and Mabel Ryan. She is survived by her two daughters, who were her pride and joy. Time spent with her grandchildren was something she especially enjoyed as she shared so much of herself with them. As the years continued, she was also blessed with 5 great grandsons. These boys kept her feeling young and she always looked forward to having them around.
The friendships over the years gave Dorothy many folks to be in contact with, she loved letter writing and watched for the mailman daily. We want to thank these friends and neighbors as they have provided so much love and support.
Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter
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