Dorothy L. Hartery

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Dorothy L. (Corbett) Hartery – 95, of North Reading and formerly of Medford, died Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William F. Hartery.

Born in Medford, MA on May 8, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Masiello) Corbett. Dorothy was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School.

Dorothy was a secretary for the North Reading Public Schools for 28 years. She also worked for the Army Base in South Boston from 1945 to 1946, American Art Institute in Boston from 1946 to 1948 and the F.W. Dodge Corporation in Boston from 1948 to 1950.

She was a devoted wife, a loving and caring mother, who was supportive and protective of her family. She was a part time secretary for MH Auto Service in North Reading and a cheerleader of her son’s athletic careers. She loved to read westerns and mysteries, crocheted afghans, mittens, hats and everything else. She was a damn good cook and loved the beach.

Dorothy was a resident of North Reading for over 72 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church. She was a member of the North Reading Senior Citizen Group and was a hockey cheerleading advisor in North Reading from 1973 to 1978. She also enjoyed working at the North Reading voting polls for many years.

Family members include her four loving sons, Andrew and his wife Donna, Michael, Stephen and his wife Gail and Peter and his wife Ann; sisters, Marion Almquist and Alice Duddy; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be private at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, May 27. (*please have flowers delivered by noon, thanks.)  A graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 28. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 133 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110 or to the North Reading Senior Center, 157 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

29 thoughts on “Dorothy L. Hartery”

  2. To the entire Hartery family my prayers go out to you. Your mom was a great lady. I remember her well from so long ago growing up on Eames St.
    RIP Dot

  3. Andy, sorry for the loss of your Mother, may she rest in peace. Ken&Barbara MacKenzie.

  5. Andy,
    So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Love, Paula and Chuck

  6. My Condolences Hartery Family.
    Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  9. So very sorry for your loss Mike and your family.
    Your Mom was a great lady.She will be missed.

  11. My deepest sympathy to the Hartery family. I remember her well went to school with Mike and spent time with Mike at the house.

  13. Our deepest condolences to everyone who knew this amazing lady. May all the fond memories help you through the grief. RIP Dottie

  14. Steve, my condolences to you and your family. I’ll never for how your mom would make you give me extra Valentine cards in elementary school! She was a very sweet lady and will be missed. You are all in my prayers.

  16. My condolences to the Hartery family. She sure was a Peach. My Love to my Bestie Michael.

  17. Steve so very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Prayers go out to you and your brothers!

  18. Steve my sympathies and prayers go out to you and your brothers on your moms passing

  19. So sorry for your loss in the passing of your mother Dick and Donna Scott.

  20. Sorry for your loss in the passing of your mother. Dick and Donna Scott

  21. Andy, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She sounds like an incredible lady. My Mom (also born in Medford) passed in February at 97 but it’s still a loss. My prayers go out to all of you.

  22. Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I enjoyed seeing her at the voting poles and the MH shop.

  25. I am so sorry for your loss.
    I met Dorothy because I was a Bingo caller at the Senior Center for several years.
    She was young at heart and a kind, generous soul.
    She was the first one up to help with whatever needed to be done and made everyone feel welcome.
    She had a beautiful smile.
    Rest In Peace Dot.

  26. Dad (Tom), our family & I would like to send our love & thoughts to your family for your loss. Your mom was the best! She was there so many times for my family as we were growing up. She was a wonderful neighbor, the best school secretary & a great friend to my mom.
    Years have passed but your mom has always kept in touch with mine. She will be great missed! Our love & prayers for u all! Patty (Naegeli) Wilkins

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