Dottie Fernie

Dorothy married Gary Fernie July 11, 1998 after being widowed by her late husband John F. Boyle who died in 1993.

Dorothy was born Dorothy June Thompson on June 17, 1938. Daughter of the late Francis V. Thompson Sr. and the late Elsie (Lounder) Thompson of Keene.

Dorothy attended Keene schools and was in the graduating class of 1956.

She is predeceased by her parents Francis and Elsie Thompson, two late husbands, Cleo Olmstead of Keene and John F. Boyle of Keene, daughter Catherine, brother Rodney Thompson, son John F. Olmstead, grandson David Olmstead, son Michael J. Boyle, son in-law Robert L. Miles, and grandson Robert L. Miles II.

Dorothy worked at various businesses in Keene including Keene Wood Heel, Valley Green Motel, The Hungry Lion Restaurant, and O.K. Fairbanks grocery store.

Dorothy loved to watch baseball and softball games both locally and nationally. She was an avid gardener, loved camping, crocheting, singing and listening to gospel music and a frequent BINGO player. She also loved spending time with her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 24 years Gary Fernie, brother Francis V. Thompson Jr. (Butch) of Westport, son Edward J. Olmstead and his wife Myrlene of Leander, TX, son Ross A. Boyle and his wife Kim of Swanzey Center, daughter Kathleen D. Miles of Keene, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH.

Private services will be held in the spring of 2023. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.