Dorothy (Gregerman) Nathanson of Holliston, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 86 years of age. Daughter of the late Ethel (Suckner) and Samuel Gregerman. Loving wife of David M. Nathanson of 62 years. Beloved mother of Elane Pietila and her husband Michael of Medway, and Stefan Nathanson of Needham; and cherished grandmother of Leah and Lucas Nathanson, Matthew, Nicholas and Annastasia Pietila. Sister of the late Gloria Gregerman and Edward Gregerman. Also, cherished family member Carole Allen Nathanson, mother of Lucas and Leah.
Dorothy was born in Boston on July 29, 1938. She grew up in the Dorchester and Mattapan areas of Boston where she met David during their teenage years. They were later to become soul mates and best friends in love and marriage over a period of over 62 years. She thrived on the love and devotion to and from family and friends with whom she shared so many joyous occasions. Her spirit and determination to continue her art work and love of gardening remained strong even as her health declined. Her love of flowers was often depicted in her art work.
Dorothy received her art training at the Massachusetts College of Art. Her work included pastels, mixed media, monotype and mosaics. She was a past member of the Clever Hand Gallery in Wellesley, MA, has exhibited with the Nantucket Art Association and the Winthrop Art Association, among others, as well as the Associate Art section of Temple Beth Am. Early in her art career, she taught art classes at home and was an assistant teacher at the Temple Beth El pre-school in Sudbury, MA.
Concern and caring for people less fortunate were prominent in her life. Her work supporting various food pantries was notable and included organizing neighborhood groups to provide supplies for timely distribution. She will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral and Shiva are being held privately with family and loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s name, may be made to the Holliston Pantry Shelf, www.hollistonpantryshelf.org
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