Before moving to Cape Cod, Dorothy owned and operated her own hair salon in Marshfield MA. For many years, Dorothy worked in the domestic industry, eventually retiring from the Falmouth Hospital.
Dorothy enjoyed dancing, exercising, indoor gardening and crocheting; she was a faithful member of Our lady of the Assumption Church in Osterville, MA.
Dorothy was predeceased by, her sister Jennie Pina and three brothers, John, Richard and Lino Mendes. She is survived by three brothers: Edward, Leonard, and James Mendes and two sisters: Clara DeBarros and Mary DaLuze all of Massachusetts; she also leaves three Godchildren, Augustine (Gus) DeBarros, Sr.; Doris Pina and Michelle (Shelly) Mendes.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, September 12, from 4-8 p.m. at the Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 W. Main St. Hyannis, MA 02601. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday September 13 at 10am at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Osterville, MA. Interment will follow in the Marstons Mills Cemetery.
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