Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Gainor) Tierney.
She was the loving mother of Raymond G. Dube Jr., Richard C. Dube and his wife Nancy, and Joan M. Masse and her husband Roger with whom she resided; cherished grandmother of Erin and Meaghan Dube and Lisa and Christopher Stiles; great-grandmother of 4; sister of the late Marguerite F. Burke, Florence A. Dube, Walter Tierney, John L. Tierney, Gertrude Mullen, Irene Bowen, and Helen Tierney.
Dorothy was a waitress at Elsa’s Lodge in Pawtucket before retiring.
In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, funeral services and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mount Saint Rita Health Center Activities Fund, 15 Sumner Brown Road Cumberland, RI 02864.