Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Clara (Dube) Christensen.
Dorothy was also employed by Stella Ann Frocks for over 20 years as a piece worker. She then worked in the childcare industry for many years before her retirement. She enjoyed bingo, playing the penny slots at the casino, cooking and feeding her friends and family and spending time at the Fall River Senior Center.
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Linda Catoire of Raynham, one sister, Patricia Burgess of Somerset, eight grandchildren, Kerry Dervil, Dawn Christensen, Jennifer Glenn, Elizabeth Schisler, Michelle, Stephanie, Paul, Jr., and Scott Christensen as well as fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by her son, Paul Christensen and sisters, Pauline Niewola and Claire Christensen.
Her Funeral Services will be private and are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place.