Dorothy M. (Kearns) French
Dorothy M. (Kearns) French, a longtime resident of Holbrook, passed away at home on December 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Donald French. Loving mother of Richard French and wife Anne of Hinsdale, Stephen French and wife Pamela of Hanson, Edward French and wife Arlene of Raymond, NH, and Margaret French of E. Freetown. Cherished grandmother of Joshua and Karen French of Sharon, Melissa and Trevor Brayall of Manchester, NH, Brian French of Hanson, Patrick and Catherine French of Holyoke, Caitlin French and Corey Gallant of Portland, ME, Valerie Dors of E. Freetown, Sarah Dors and Emilio Estrada of Frisco, TX, Audrey Dors of E. Freetown, Emily Dors of E. Freetown, and the late Matthew French. Devoted sister of Anne Moriarty and husband Dan of Holbrook and the late Peggy Wittels and husband Mark. Daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Kearns.
She was delighted in the last days of her life to meet her first great grandchild, Charlotte Kennedy, daughter of Sarah Dors and Emilio Estrada and learn of her upcoming great grandchild due in February to Melissa and Trevor Brayall.
Dorothy was a Student Loan Officer at South Shore National Bank and a Business Manager at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. She also volunteered at the St. Francis of Assisi School office where she loved the children. Dorothy touched everyone’s life with her kindness and love. Her family and her friends were the most important part of her life. Even when she could no longer go out to visit, she would keep in touch via phone calls to offer comfort and her friendship for all those in her life.
A graveside service will be held at Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree on Tuesday, December 8th at 11am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to go in procession from the Hurley Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37) in Holbrook at 10:40am. Covid-19 precautions will be in place. A Memorial Mass and reception with the family will be scheduled in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory can be made to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545 or Community Nurse Home Care, 62 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.
Guestbook
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Towne
City: Dalton
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/05/2020
Sorry for your loss Rich and Anne, and the rest of the family. Peace is on the horizon.
First Name: Louise
Last Name: Janhola
City: Bryantville
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/06/2020
My heart is sad for you all. Happy memories will always be with you.
First Name: Carol
Last Name: Byrne
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/06/2020
So sorry to just hear of Dot's passing. She was a living saint
First Name: George
Last Name: Fleischner
City: WILLIAMSBURG
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/06/2020
Rich and Anne: Kitty and I send our love and sympathy for your mom's passing. We knew how much you love and cared for her as you spoke often about it. You are in our thoughts and hearts.
First Name: Patricia
Last Name: Jackman
City: Abington
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 12/07/2020
I send my deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your beautiful Mother...She will be deeply missed by all who knew her..please know I keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time....Sincerely, Pat Jackman
First Name: Jeanarie
Last Name: Tarara
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country: usa
Entry Date: 12/09/2020
So sorry to hear of Dot's passing . We worked together at St. Francis of Assisi. She was so very kind and thoughtful. She will be missed by all who knew her. Jeannie
First Name: Linda
Last Name: Muldoon
City: Braintree
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/09/2020
Rest in peace, "Frenchie."
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your faith, and especially your friendship when we worked together at St. Francis of Assisi.
First Name: Karin and Paul
Last Name: Caruso
City: Stratham
State: NH
Country:
Entry Date: 01/05/2021
you must have been a wonderful mother because you raised a wonderful son, Ed.