PELION, SC – Dorothy M. Houle, 67, of 1385 Track Road, formerly of Rindge, NH, died peacefully at her residence Friday morning, June 5th, with her family at her side.
She was born in Wareham, MA on August 19, 1947, daughter of Dolores M. (Anderson) Nauman of Townsend, MA and the late Albert J. Gallant. She lived in Rindge for many years and moved to South Carolina two years ago.
Dorothy had worked as a police dispatcher for the Town of Rindge, NH for several years. At one time, she operated Cinderalla Cleaning Business in Rindge. She was an avid swimmer. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. Her grandchildren fondly called her “Gramma 10.”
Her husband, Ernest A. Houle, died in 1990. She leaves two sons, Daniel M. Houle and his wife Laura of Pelion, SC and William A. Houle of Keene, NH; her siblings, Linda M. Nauman of Ayer, MA, Ann M. Wilson of Townsend, MA, Larry D. Nauman of Townsend, MA and Celeste M. Gallagher of Townsend, MA; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Herbert Nauman Jr., predeceased her.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10th at 11 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Joseph Mabe will officiate.
Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Rindge, NH.
Calling hours in the funeral home are Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 A.M. preceding the funeral.
Memorial donations may be made to Lutheran Hospice of S.C., 102 Fortress Drive, Chapin, S.C. 29036.
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