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Dorothy Mildred Shannon
Dorothy Mildred (Oaks) Shannon, 98, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham, She was born August 1, 1912 in Swampscott, Massachusetts the daughter of Milton and Mildred (Travis) Oaks. She grew up residing in Medford and then Malden, graduating from Malden High School with the class of 1929. After high school, she attended Business School to continue her education. In 1938 she married her sweetheart, John L. Shannon, in the First Universalist Church of Malden. The two then settled down in Malden to raise their family. Dorothy became an active volunteer at the Malden Hospital. She volunteered for over 50 years at the hospital until its closing, at which point she was managing the Gift Shop. She was also a long time dedicated member of the Jr. Aide Association of Malden. Dorothy enjoyed cooking and sewing, and was an accomplished artist who often worked in watercolors, and especially liked to paint floral displays. She also loved to travel, and enjoyed trips to Alaska and Europe, but the most important thing to Dorothy was her family. She is survived by her children, Robert Shannon of Reading, and Marjorie J. Shannon of Plaistow, NH, her grandchildren, Laurie J. Shannon, Robert L. Shannon Jr, and Todd D. Shannon, and her great grandchildren, Tyler and Grace. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband John L. Shannon, her Parents, Milton and Mildred (Travis) Oaks; and her brother Robert Oaks. A memorial service will be held at The First Church of Malden, Congregational, 184 Pleasant Street, Malden on Tuesday, November 23rd, at 11 AM In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to: The Fitch Home, 75 Lake Street, Melrose, MA. 02176
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