Dorothy Rosemary Adams
August 28th, 1927 – March 8th, 2024
Dorothea R.Adams (nee Grassi) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024 at the age of 96. Dorothy was born in Union City, New Jersey on August 28. She is preceeded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth, and her parents, Francesca Nicoletti and Alceste Grassi.
Dorothy is survived by her 3 children: Jeffrey Adams, Brian (Donna) Adams, and Lori (Vicki) Adams; one granddaughter, Caitlin (David) Gaynor; and 4 great grandchildren: Nathan, Amelia, Elaina, and Joshua Gaynor.
Dorothy graduated from New York University and was a medical technologist before becoming a “homemaker”, and then a substitute teacher. She was born, grew up, and raised her family in New Jersey. She and her husband moved to Athens, Pennsylvania upon their retirement where she lived until the last 5 years of her life. She then moved to High Ridge, Missouri to live near her daughter.
Dorothy loved to dance, bowl, play cards with friends, and go camping in her younger years. In retirement, she gardened a lot and neighbors commented on her beautiful flower gardens. Following her husband’s death, Dorothy travelled with friends and did volunteer work.
She loved her cat companion, Pesky, who adopted her in Pennsylvania. In her last years, Dorothy loved reading, word and jigsaw puzzles, Sunday card games, and watching the birds in her yard.
Mom, we hope you are dancing in heaven with the love of your life.
That was beautiful, touching and loving. What a wonderful and full life. I enjoyed the time I got to spend with her. And I am sure she is dancing. Love to you, Dot. Love to you Lori and Vicki, Jill
I’m sure she is dancing in heaven with your father. You and Vicki both helped her to dance here while on Earth. You showed her compassion, kindness, and love. Most importantly, you devoted so much of your time to make her life fuller. She lived many years in your care because she knows she was loved and will be dearly missed. I will miss making her laugh, playing card games with her, and hearing all the stories she told me about her life. 💕
Sending deepest sympathy. I have some flowers that she gave me, so I will remember her always. I so enjoyed talking to her and we had many laughs together. I have missed seeing her since she moved but know it was the best for her to be near you. She will always be in my heart.
Dottie my friend, I grew to love you over the past five years you lived in High Ridge, Missouri. The time we spent together was precious to me.I will remember you in the blue aqua shirt you wore the last time we were together the day you departed earth for heaven. I will see you again someday! Much love, your pal Dot
She was a true gem. She was so good to my family and especially the kids. We will miss her, so sorry for your loss
So happy we were able to have your Mom here close to us. I loved trying to get her to laugh. They say Heaven will have whatever makes us happy. So I know she’s already found your Dad. She was so sad without him. Such love! I will certainly miss the special events we celebrated while she was here. She’s smiling down on us all. Miss her…
So sorry Lori. I hope you got my personal text message I sent you a few days ago. Dottie had a wonderful life that you and Vicki provided for her when she moved here from Pa. She knew all that you have sacrificed and done for her meeting all her needs and appreciated all your efforts! She is looking down on you and will be always by your side!!.
So sorry for the loss of your mom, Lori. Both you and Vicki took such good care of her. I know you will miss her. She is no longer in pain and is reunited with your dad. Take gentle care knowing you did the best you could for her.