Dorothea H.

Desisto

Of Rochester NH, formerly of Chelsea.  Dorothea passed away unexpectedly on July 25th, while convalescing at the Colonial Hill Center in Rochester.  She was 78 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea she was a beloved daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Chiuchiolo) DeSisto.  Dorothea attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School.  She resided for most of her life staying in the family home on Parker St. in Chelsea.   She performed clerical office work for several Boston based businesses.  She relocated to New Hampshire 20 years ago to be closer to family.  She retired from fulltime work, completing her career with Seacoast Health Center in Hampton NH.  She became resident at Colonial Hill Center in Rochester, receiving supportive care for the last several years.  In her lifetime Dorothea enjoyed passing time watching TV game shows and caring for her pets, her dogs, Champ and Lady and several feline companions. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Carol Ann and Robert A. Weed.  She was the dear aunt of Robin F. Rich, Brian A. Weed and Cheryl A. Vezeau, all of New Hampshire.  She is also lovingly survived by many other nieces, nephews, grand, great-grand and great-great-grand nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Monday August 3rd from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.  Funeral Services will follow immediately in the funeral home at noontime.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Ample parking opposite funeral home.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in her memory should be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN, 38105.

www.stjude.org/donate

OTHER EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY:  For online guestbook, to send a personalized sympathy card or flowers (see below)

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