Plaistow, NH- Dorothy R. (Lacey) Riley, 95, wife of the late William C. Riley, Jr., passed away February 28, 2022 at Hannah Duston Healthcare in Haverhill.
Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Rose M. (Jordan) Haggerty. She attended St. James Grammar School and was a graduate of St. James High School. Dorothy continued her education at Lowell State Teachers College where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She went on to obtain her Master’s Degree at Boston University with many credits beyond. She was employed in the Haverhill Public School System for many years, teaching at Moody School and then serving as guidance counselor at the Dr. A. B. Consentino Middle School. Dorothy loved to travel and spent time all over Europe. She was a member of the Teachers Bowling League, a board member of the Haverhill Teachers Credit Union, and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards, going out to eat with friends and family, and Sunday dinners at home. She treasured her summers in Salisbury Beach every year. Dorothy had a sense of humor and loved to read. She was dedicated to her loving family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Dorothy L. Donohoe of Haverhill; her grandchildren; Jennifer L. Donohoe, Billy T. C. Donohoe, Maryann R. Donohoe, Jason P. Riley, Mindy L. Riley, and Kelly Solimine. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by her sons Kevin W. Riley and Brian C. Riley, as well as her step father Charles E. Haggerty.
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Betty Donahue says
March 1, 2022 at 4:30 pmDottie and family,
So sorry for your loss
Betty
Anonymous says
March 2, 2022 at 10:41 amDottie, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a fine person who lived a good, long life. I wanted to say that you are/were such a wonderful daughter and I always admired how you loved and cared for her. Sending my love to all.
Jane Comeau
Donny says
March 2, 2022 at 11:24 amMaryann, to you and your family I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
She’s a beautiful woman and in God’s hands now. God bless.
Neal Fraser says
March 4, 2022 at 12:30 pmMaryann, very sorry to hear about your grandmother. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Karen and Neal Fraser
Elaine Pare says
March 7, 2022 at 3:44 amDottie, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom lived a long life. She is now at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452