I find myself constantly thinking of you and how things would be if you were here. I always seem to revert back to childhood and how much joy came from all of us being together. I loved it. I loved every laugh. I loved every smile. I loved every familiar face . I loved every loud voice. I miss it. Do you know how many games of Scrabble, Upwords and Scategories we have played as a family. I miss it. I remember music always being played, food always being cooked and love and mosquitoes always present. I miss it (well not the mosquitoes lol).I thank you for being able to provide those platforms for us to come together. I miss you saying alright we'll see you and love you repeatedly and real fast. I truly miss you and always Love You. 

Some of my fond memories of my Aunt Dottie are many but some in particular are spending my summers at your house.  I can remember how each of your children had chores to do on Saturday.  Saturday dinner would be boiled hot dogs and pork and beans.  I would want to eat cereal with Ray and Michael but you would convince that hot dogs and beans were better for me and I believe you so I eat it. I can remember on Sunday it would be the day for allowances and you would give me enough money to buy an ice cream cone from Friendly's. I can remember your first stylist my mom and she would relax, roll, cut and style your hair.  I remember when you got your first car and you and mother would sit in the car and talk for hours. 

You were a woman who was able to achieve some much with twelve children and I never had the chance to say how proud I was of you! By watching you achieve so much I knew I could do it too.  I will always remember you as the soldier who overcame many battles and who could land on her feet! God blessed you with many other qualities but one I will always hold close to my heart is never give up!! You have to go and get what you want in order to have what you want!

I know you are with the angels and at rest but I am writing this for you because you were an inspiration to me and one of the many great women in my life.
 
Love you forever, Aunt Dottie 

Growing up as an only child, it was a bit overwhelming entering into the Fisher family. For years, i hung back, observing and eventually absorbing the love that this family shared. There were holiday get togethers, game nights, cookouts, weekends at the summer cottage.

 And the "Matriach"- (Dorothy- AKA Mommy- AKA Grandma) WHEW!! She scared me. She was outspoken, held nothing back and got her point across- Quick!!


Over the years, as I learned and witnessed the history of this family, I grew to love, respect and admire her and I believe I will never again meet another who will come close to measuring.    She truly became my hero.

 Two and a half years ago, we returned to the Worcester area after being away for ten years ( other than annual vacation visits). It was a huge adjustment to all. What I found was a softer side. Still dynamic but a bit quieter; a bit more laid back. It has been the best two and a half years of my life. We became friends. I looked to her for advise, approval, and lessons. I used to love bringing food down to her. It was when she tasted the first bite and declared it ok that I knew it wasnt so bad. I knew if it werent, she wouldn't of said it out of politeness. I'm the first to admit that cooking is not my strong area. And she loved her sweets! I know, she wasn't suppose to be eating them but her face would light up with the sight of a cupcake or piece of pie.


My one regret I have now is that I always wanted to say Thank you for taking me and mine and making us yours. Thank you for giving me your son- Mark and now Thank you for leaving me with the best gift of all- a loving family. I am so proud to have the honor of calling her Mother- In-Law. By leaving, she left a hole in my heart that will never be filled. But it brings comfort to know that she is in a much better place than the rest of us and that one day, we will meet again.


 I love you----Mom