1931
Dorothy
2014
Dorothy M. (Wainio) Schoales
February 5, 1931 — March 3, 2014
WINCHENDON – Dorothy M. (Wainio) Schoales, 83, of 58 Tolman Road, Winchendon, died peacefully Monday morning, March 3rd in River Terrace Nursing Home, Lancaster, with her family at her side.
She was born in Gardner on February 5, 1931, daughter of the late William and Alli (Koivu) Wainio and lived in Winchendon for many years.
Dorothy was a graduate of Leominster High School and had worked as a legal secretary in the local area. Her hobbies were knitting, sewing and gardening. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
Her husband of 60 years, Gilbert C. Schoales Sr, died in 2011. She leaves four children, Cynthia L. Morin and her husband Paul of Northborough, Gwendolyn Jacob and her husband Joseph of Gardner, Gilbert C. Schoales Jr of Aurora, Colorado and Wayne D. Schoales and his wife Tina of Winchendon; a half brother, John Lansiaho of CA; ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to River Terrace Nursing Home Reflections Unit, 1675 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.
www.stone-ladeau.com
She was born in Gardner on February 5, 1931, daughter of the late William and Alli (Koivu) Wainio and lived in Winchendon for many years.
Dorothy was a graduate of Leominster High School and had worked as a legal secretary in the local area. Her hobbies were knitting, sewing and gardening. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
Her husband of 60 years, Gilbert C. Schoales Sr, died in 2011. She leaves four children, Cynthia L. Morin and her husband Paul of Northborough, Gwendolyn Jacob and her husband Joseph of Gardner, Gilbert C. Schoales Jr of Aurora, Colorado and Wayne D. Schoales and his wife Tina of Winchendon; a half brother, John Lansiaho of CA; ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to River Terrace Nursing Home Reflections Unit, 1675 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.
www.stone-ladeau.com
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