Dorothy was born on August 19th, 1932 in New London, CT to the late Walter E. and Dorothy H. (Perry) Pierce. She worked as a seamstress at the former Keys Way Draperies and also as a hairdresser throughout most of her life. After she retired, she volunteered at L & M Hospitals in New London. Dorothy's favorite times were spent with family. Some of her favorite hobbies were cooking, sewing, painting, and crafting.
She is survived by her daughters; Deborah Pyle, Linda Crider, Brenda Campbell, and Bonnie Jennings, one sister; Wendy Hammond, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son; John Mark Jennings and brothers Walter and Rydel Pierce.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 18th, at 1:00pm at the Montville Funeral Home of Church & Allen, 53 Norwich-New London Tnpk., Uncasville, CT with burial immediately following at Comstock Cemetery, Depot Rd., Uncasville, CT. There are no calling hours.
Donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to Beacon Hospice at www.beaconhospice.com.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com
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