Dorothy M. Nelson

NELSON, DOROTHY (DOTTY) MARKOFF passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, December 13th. She would have celebrated her 101st birthday on December 28th. She was the wife of the late Dr. Walter J. Nelson, and the daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Urdang) Markoff. She was the devoted mother to Sheila Greenbaum and her husband, Bob, of Providence and Deborah Nelson and her husband, Jim Pratt, of Rockport, MA. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Susan Nelson of Bainbridge Island, WA. She was the proud grandmother of Todd Greenbaum (Assia), Wensday Greenbaum, and Stephanie Goldenberg (Todd); Zachary and Sophie Nelson, Nicholas and Cara Pratt, and great-grandchildren, Skye, Amaya, Kenzo and Summer. She was pre-deceased by her son Bruce Nelson, and grandson Jacob Nelson. She is also survived by her sisters Bernice Gourse (Samuel) and Gloria Winston, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Dotty was a graduate of Brown University, class of 1935. She worked at Paramount Greeting Cards as an editor and Executive Vice President. She was past president of Jewish Family Service and active in many boards and organizations including Temple Beth El and National Council of Jewish Women. She was an avid bridge player, great supporter of the arts, world traveler, lifelong learner and loyal friend to many. The funeral will be Monday, December 15 at 11:00 am at Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. The family will receive visitors at Laurelmead, 355 Blackstone Blvd., Providence at 12:30 pm. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Dorothy Nelson Fund at Jewish Family Service, 959 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 or Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center, 55 Summer Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.