November 17, 1945 - October 16, 2025
Born in Boston on November 17, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Dorothy (Donovan) McCarthy. Dorothy had lived in Middleborough for the past four years and formerly resided in Mendon. She grew up in Medway, graduated from Medway High School, and also completed hairdressing school.
Dorothy owned Dot’s Painting and Cleaning Co. for many years. She enjoyed gardening and crafts, and loved attending the exercise classes at the Rochester Council on Aging (COA).
She is survived by her children: Teresa Petersen of San Diego, CA; Michelle Cote and her significant other Matt Kissinger of Webster; Kimberly Kallanian and her husband Jacques of Southbridge; David Petersen of Rochester; and her former daughter-in-law Jennifer Petersen. Dorothy is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jeremy, James, Catalena, Taylor, Carley, Emma, and Anthony.
She leaves behind her brothers Daniel “Buster” McCarthy of Bellingham and James McCarthy of Medway; her sister Patricia McCarthy of Surprise, AZ; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Monday, October 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber Street, Medway (ginleyfuneralhomes.com), followed by graveside services at St. Joseph Cemetery in Medway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the Rochester Council on Aging, 67 Dexter Lane, Rochester, MA 02770.
