DECHTER, Dorothy of Newton, MA, and Coral Springs, FL entered in to rest on June 9, 2018 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Hyman Dechter, devoted mother of Joel and his wife Andrea Dechter, and Alan Dechter, cherished grandmother of Aaron, Jessica, Jared, Robert, and six great-grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by her siblings Ana (Kovitz) Schneider and her husband Louis, Marcia (Kovitz) Mandelbaum and her husband Sidney, Julius Kovitz and his wife Sylvia, and Glenn Allen and his wife Leila. A graveside service will be held at the Temple Emanuel section of Lindwood Memorial Park, 497 North St., Randolph, MA on Friday, June 15 at 11:30 AM. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Alan Dechter following burial. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in her memory may be directed to the charity of your choice.