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This memorial website was created in memory of Mimi. We will remember our Mimi forever.

Let the memory of Mimi be alive with us forever in the eyes of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

1930 - 2014 PITTSFIELD Mrs. Dorothy May Daoust, 84, of 99 Second St., went home to become an angel with our Lord on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014.

Born in Pittsfield on April 30, 1930, the daughter of Laura L. and Francis Thoubboron, she was a 1948 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Mrs. Daoust and her late husband, Ronnie operated the Onota Boat Livery on Pecks Rd. until 1959 and made their home there with their children and Paul Daoust in the small cottage across from "The Boat House".

Dorothy and Ronnie enjoyed taking many trips to Canada and also vacationing in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Retiring from Rufo Auto Body as Bookkeeper in 1998, Dorothy was also previously employed by New England Telephone Company; The Textile Store; Kay's and Besse Clark.

Dorothy welcomed her children's friends and neighbors into her home with an open door policy. It became a sanctuary for many adolescents in need of a loving, supportive adult who would not judge them.

An avid cake decorator, she was known to travel with cakes to her niece's and nephew's weddings in New Hampshire.

Dorothy was the second oldest resident in Central Annex.

She took pleasure in cooking for her dear friend Al and loved clipping recipes from the local newspaper and doing crossword puzzles. Dorothy and Al enjoyed visiting the many churches and shrines in Canada as well as visiting his family there. They enjoyed playing cards, dining out, going for car rides and in earlier years walking the mall.

Mrs. Daoust was predeceased by her husband, Ronald J. Daoust, whom she married on Jan. 11, 1950. He died in a motorcycle accident on Aug. 10, 1968. She is survived by two sons, Norman Daoust of Cambridge, Donald Daoust and his wife, Joanne, a daughter, Cynthia Thomson and her husband, Kevin all of Pittsfield; four grandchildren, Carrie Thomson, Ronald Daoust, Melissa Manns and Kevin Thomson II; seven great grandchildren, a brother, Frank Thoubboron and his wife, Annette; sisters-in-laws, Bernice Roy, Elaine Soldato and her husband, Pete and Eileen Thoubboron. Dorothy is also survived by her very special brother-in-law, Paul Daoust, whom she and Ronnie raised as a child and his wife, Gaye. She is also survived by her longtime friend and companion Jean "Al" Desjardins, whose love and support had gotten her through many tough times. Mrs. Daoust was predeceased by her baby daughter, Sherilee, sisters, Margaret Countryman and Laura M. Thoubboron and sister-in-law Kathleen Daoust.

She touched the lives of everyone she met with her smile and generosity and was able to maintain her sense of humor and positivity until the time of her passing.

"Please don't cry because our mom is gone, but rejoice that you were able to be part of her life".

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Daoust will be Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at 8 a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, celebrated by the Msgr. Michael A. Shershanovich, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Eulogy for Mimi was given by Norman Daoust (son), readings by Donald Daoust (son) and Cheri Daoust Ferber (neice). Offerings were given by Connor Monet (great grandson) and Ron Daoust (grandson).
Amazing Grace sung by Kaitlyn Thomson (great grandaughter) accompanied by Norman Daoust on guitar.

Paulbearers were Kevin J. Thomson and Ron Daoust (grandsons), Carrie Thomson (grandaughter), and Chet Hover (a dear friend of our mom and dad's).

We would like to thank our dear friends Bob and Rob Dwyer, David Yon (our cousin) and Roger for the beautiful service. The DVD in memory of Mimi will be treasured forever.

Monsignor Mike there is no one like you. You came right out when Carrie called you. Thank you for giving mom the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

"Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.

May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up."                                                

The Daoust and Thomson families   
   
   
 

 

April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023
Happy Heavenly birthday Mama. I wish I was with you to celebrate but I know you are with Daddy, Aunt Kathy, and uncle Paul. I miss you everyday and there's not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. You are my rock my friend and my mom all in one.
April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023
Well momma, it is Easter Day 2023. I had to look up our old Easter picture of us on Franco Terrace. There we were in our Easter best and there was daddy under the car fixing something like usual. I just love that picture. Showing it to Missy she said that she did not realize that Donnie looked so much like Daddy. Well we miss you today and every day. Give daddy a big kiss for me.
May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022
Was your Birthday yesterday. It was a sad day for me but I listened to some nice music while I though of you. Sweet memories I always have of you. My friend, my confident and companion. Who says that a parent can not be your best friend is wrong.
April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021
Happy Birthday Mimi. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. Get dressed up fancy and go dancing in the clouds with Daddy.
May 10, 2020
May 10, 2020
Once again Momma you birthday and also Mother's Day have past and you are no longer here for me to love on you. I am sure Daddy is taking good care of you. That is my only consolation, that you are now reunited with the love of your life.
November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019
My heart still aches. One more Thanksgiving where there will be an empty chair
November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019
I found this song because of the band that Gary told me about. It is so true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAnqNxLjuAA

Hold On to Memories


Listen, everyone
The time will come when all of us say goodbye
Feel that aching in your heart
Leaving you broken inside
But we're never really gone
As long as there's a memory in you mind
So now go do the best things in life
Take a bite of this world while you can
Make the most of the rest of your life
Make a ride of this world while you can
Take the ones you love
And hold them close because there is little time
And don't let it break your heart
I know it feels hopeless sometimes
But they're never really gone
As long as there's a memory in you mind
So now go do the best things in life
Take a bite of this world while you can
Make the most of the rest of your life
Make a ride of this world while you can
And hold on to memories
Hold on to every moment
To keep them alive
The world's greatest tragedy
Souls who are not remembered
Cannot survive
So now go do the best things in life
Bring the fight to this world while you can
Make the most of the rest of your life
Shine your light on this world while you can
And hold on to memories
Hold on to every moment
To keep them alive
The world's greatest tragedy
Souls who are not remembered
Cannot survive
And hold on to memories (Hold on)
Hold on to every moment
To keep them alive (Keep them alive)
The world's greatest tragedy (Hold on)
Souls who are not remembered
Cannot survive
November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019
It has been almost 5 years. We are coming up onto Thanksgiving and there will be an empty chair. I watch the video that was made by Dwyers and I still cry. I miss you so much.
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). The Lord will wrap His arms of love and comfort around those who trust in Him.
I pray to our Lord for strength and his wisdom to get me through your birthday this year.
January 2, 2019
January 2, 2019
Four years you have been gone now. I could not bear to log in and post on the anniversary of your death, it just was too hard. Missing you each and every day.
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
Found some pictures of daddy taken when he was a teenager. I had a good cry momma. I reread the letters that he sent you when you two were first going together. He loved you so much. Give him a kiss and hug from me.
February 3, 2018
February 3, 2018
I am missing you so much today Momma and I miss Daddy too. I am missing our talks and your advice. Sometimes you were the only one besides Kevin that understood things. I promise I will take Al out this week. I bet he need to go up to see you and give you some flowers.
December 25, 2017
December 25, 2017
Wow Momma, It has been almost three years. Today is Christmas day and oh mom how I miss you. I miss your smile and your love. We really miss the dinners you used to make. How the ham was so good. Today I will make it but it will not be as good as you did. Tell daddy that I love him and miss him too. If only I could have one day, one hour or even on minute with the both of you. To hug you, to hear you and to tell you both once again how much I love you both. No one really understands the bond that we had. I was also a daddy's girl. Twelve years was not enough to have with him but as you always said "Only the good die young" I know I told you about our friend's son Kevin. I hope you and daddy are taking good care of him for them. He was one of the bravest people I have ever met. Until we meet again momma and daddy, I love you both.
December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016
Two years mom, I miss you like it was yesterday. I remember your last days with us. You doing it your way and waking up on Christmas so that you could be with us and then slipping back out that night. You make Christmas miracles I know that now. This Christmas I got a call from David, Aunt Pegs birth son. I know that you had something to do with it. I love and miss you.
December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016
Thinking about you and missing you Momma. It has been two years and just last night I was able to go into a box of your things. I took out the beautiful Christmas goblet that you had made and kept on your table at Christmas. It is now sitting in our living room. I also found a few other decorations that I had in your room and brought them up to decorate with.
January 23, 2016
January 23, 2016
Mimi I am who I am. There is no doubt because you loved everyone unconditionally that you changed so many lives. I am believe that I am who I am because of your love and guidance. "Because You Loved Me"


For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through it all

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
December 25, 2015
December 25, 2015
Our first Christmas without you. It is so hard especially tonight as I cant sleep. I miss you so much. You had such strength right up until the end. I wish I had 1/2 of the strength right now. I bet daddy had the angels make you up a pretty dress for today. How he love buying you those frilly dresses.
December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015
I am having a real hard time this month. I can really feel your presence in my heart. It is real heavy right now as I am missing you so much. This page helps me to remember our last weeks and days together. They were so special to me to be able to help you go from this world to our Lord's world. I know it was time but it did not make it any easier.
June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015
Oh Mimi, you would have been so proud. Your oldest great-grandson Gary graduated high school on Sunday. He just beamed with joy at the party that was given in his honor (Saturday). Dale, one of his teacher's that you met and also Moe a teacher aid came to the party. How wonderful that they thought so much of him to attend.
April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015
This has been a very hard week. I usually would have been planning your Birthday party but not this year. Tomorrow Al and I will go out to eat somewhere and share our memories of you. I will get some balloons so that you and Daddy can see them up there. Al and I will stop and get some flowers too. Happy Birthday a day early
March 19, 2015
March 19, 2015
Missing you so much today. I need you to send your strength to me to get through this hard day. Today I spoke to Al and he is doing good. It hurts me to know he is all alone now. He loved you so much.
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
December 31, 2014

For the new angel above
~ Charlene Blanton, Shelby, North Carolina
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Mimi, I will miss your loving soul, your smile and everything that made you who you were. You always had a gentle touch and wise words. You prayed for the best for everyone. Love you always.
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
On behalf of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Dorothy...

Thank you to:

Jerome and Mary Ginley

Paul Joseph and Kathleen A Murphy

Jay and Kimberly Bortolussi

Robert I. Maynard Jr.
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
December 31, 2014

Rest in peace Mimi
prayers for Kev, Cindy, Carrie, Kev II and entire family.
~ Sandra Thomson, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Sometimes there are no words for the feelings in the heart...

Prayers,
Love Rita and Paul Sullivan
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Your mother... so much goodness in one soul...

So sorry to hear about your mother. I'm glad to know her suffering is over and she is now at peace. You are in my prayers,

Ann Thoubboron Knickerbocker
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
In Memory and in celebration of someone who made this world brighter and a better place...

So sorry for your loss- your mother was a special person in my life, Cindy. I remember her as the first "grown up" to treat me like an equal, another "grown up". She made me feel recognized and significant. I'll always appreciate her smile and laughter.

John Thoubboron
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Wishing you peace...

So sorry for your loss.

Eileen Thoubboron Shugart
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
At this difficult time...

Maybe you want to talk about it, maybe you don't. Maybe you want to find everything you can to keep busy. Maybe you just want to take a nap. Maybe you want to cry. Or you just want some peace. I'm here for you no matter what you need. I am only a phone call away. I'll be there when you want me. My heart and thought are with you.

Love, Denise Wallace
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Sending prayers of comfort and peace in this time of sorrow...

Cindy I am so sad to hear of your mom's passing. I know you cared for her a great deal. I'm glad I got to see her when she was in Mt. Carmel.

Paula Thoubboron
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
The blessings of your mother's love are yours forever...

So sorry for your loss. We all loved Aunt Dorothy and now have another Angel to watch over us.

Mike and Annette Daoust Bisson and family
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
When you lose someone very precious, no one else can really know all that you feel...

I'm so sorry of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers were with you. My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Marie Kotowitz
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Dorothy Daoust...

With sympathy.

Rev Geoffrey J Deeker
Mt. Carmel
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
I am very sorry for you loss. You obviously loved your mother very much. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family...

June Green - Hospice
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
May God bless you and keep you at this difficult time in your journey. Please know you are in our thoughts and hearts.

Robert R.
Chaplain - Hospice
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
We are thinking of you and your entire family on the passing of your mother. I know Mimi is smiling down on your from heaven and is eternally grateful to have had such a wonderful daughter. The preceding months have been difficult for you and we are praying for you. Our hearts are warmed by wonderful memories of an awesome lady. May the Lord console you during this time.

God Bless
JT and Holly Thomson
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Remembering Your Mom...

Her laugh, her smile, her voice, her style.
Her strength, her poise, her gifts, her joys
Her words, her grace, her eyes, her face...

So sorry for your loss,
Kathy Reilly
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Mom, I miss you each and every day. I created this page for you so that I will never ever forget the love and support from so many people who thought so much of you.
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
May you find comfort in loving memories, strength in the support of those who care and hope in each new day...

Please know that we are thinking of you.

Love from,
Rob and Kathy Walsh
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
May it comfort you to know that we were so very sorry to hear of your loss...

Bob and Rory Maynard
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Jim and Rose Marie Mahon
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
January 04, 2015

Cindy and family so sorry for you loss, she was a very special lady and will be missed by many.
~ Jody Tooley, Lee
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
January 02, 2015

Dear Cindy and family-
So sorry to hear that you lost your mom. By the sounds of it, she was a wonderful woman. May her memories bring you all comfort during this difficult time.
~ Kristen Wampler, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
January 02, 2015

Heartfelt sympathy to you Mysi and your family...
~ Mary Manghue
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
January 01, 2015

Cindy and Kevin,
Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. She is now resting with God.
~ Marilynn & Larry Gallup, Stephentown, New York
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
December 31, 2014
Cindy, thinking of you and your family, sending prayers your way.
~ Leanna Bailey, Stephentown, New York
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
December 31, 2014

Dear Cindy, Carrie and Family,
I was very sorry to learn of Dorothy's passing. She was quite a lady and a bright spot in Besse's office. I am sure she will be missed by you all.
~ Gregg Voci, Apopka, Florida
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
December 31, 2014

Cindy, Norm & Donnie
Very sorry for your loss.
~ Jack Grady, Arizona
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015


My love and prayers with family.
~ Justine Summers, Shelby, North Carolina

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April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023
Happy Heavenly birthday Mama. I wish I was with you to celebrate but I know you are with Daddy, Aunt Kathy, and uncle Paul. I miss you everyday and there's not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. You are my rock my friend and my mom all in one.
April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023
Well momma, it is Easter Day 2023. I had to look up our old Easter picture of us on Franco Terrace. There we were in our Easter best and there was daddy under the car fixing something like usual. I just love that picture. Showing it to Missy she said that she did not realize that Donnie looked so much like Daddy. Well we miss you today and every day. Give daddy a big kiss for me.
May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022
Was your Birthday yesterday. It was a sad day for me but I listened to some nice music while I though of you. Sweet memories I always have of you. My friend, my confident and companion. Who says that a parent can not be your best friend is wrong.
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August 7, 2023
Well Mama we did it Kevin and I are officially moving to Florida full-time.
August 7, 2023
Missing Daddy so much this month. I'm thinking of him a lot as it will be 55 years that he has been gone. He was taken from us too early and he was so young. Until we meet again.
May 10, 2020

If roses grow in heaven
Lord pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my momma's arms
And tell her they are from me.

Tell her that I love her and miss her
And when she turns to smile
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for a while
Because remembering her is easy
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.

Happy Mother's Day Momma


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