She was born in Keene on March 15, 1939, the daughter of Antonia (Olivo) and Francis W. Wickes, Sr.
Dorothy took great pride in her role as a homemaker. She also enjoyed watching television and completing crossword puzzles. She was known for great memory of past events and dates, and for her great sense of humor.
She will be greatly missed by her sisters, Doris Wickes of Keene, and Grace Scully of Sullivan, NH; a niece; three nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband of 13 years, Alfred J. Sweeney, in 2010; her second husband of three years, John P. Fleury, in 2016; a brother, Francis W. Wickes, Jr. in 2015; and a son-in-law, James J. Scully in 2006.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 1:00PM in the Monadnock View Cemetery, Park Avenue, Keene. Family and friends are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests for those who wish, that donations be made in Dorothy’s memory to Patient Care Needs of Hospice, c/o Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431-0564.
The Foley Funeral Home of Keene is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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