Dorothy Louise Wescott, Dotty, came into the world on a sunny Massachusetts day, August 6, 1933.
One of my favorite photos is of a two-year-old Dotty posing for a photographer who had come to town. Her head had been recently shaved due to illness, but she was still a doll.
Dotty
In 1957 she became a June bride. She and Landen had three children, Lisa, Bonnie and wee Mr. Décor.
It wasn’t easy raising children on the edge of a jungle in Panama, but she made a lovely home.
Dotty loved the outdoors, was an avid bird watcher and a member of the National Audubon Society.
A true adventurer, no matter where in the world her son was stationed, she always came to visit.
A loyal Volkswagen enthusiast, the VW always remained her vehicle of choice.
Ever supportive, she was there for all the big events of her children’s lives.
Mom, you will be missed.
Gramma Dot and Sweet Boy.
Fly away,
Laura
What a beautiful tribute! Hugs, prayers and caring thoughts to you and all your family.
Such a lovely tribute! My heart goes out to you. You and your family will be in my prayers tonight.
Laura,
So sorry to hear of your loss.Tears in NJ. Sending our love and sympathy to you, Mr Decor, the Fashionista and Sweet Boy.
Your Friends,
Deborah & Thomas
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
So sorry for your families loss…she was a beautiful woman. Hugs and prayers for your family.
Beautiful tribute Laura.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dotty's family.
Such lovely and sincere words about your mother-in-law. Thinking of you and saying prayers for your family.
Jen
So sorry for your loss.
Sending condolences and prayers. And I bet she is smiling over this beautiful tribute to her.
xo Cathy
In that 2-year-old photo of Dottie, I see your children's faces. ♥
My most heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Love, Linda
I'm sorry I never met Dotty. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Oh Laura, she was so beautiful. Your tribute is lovely. You and your family remain in my prayers each day.
~Lynne
[w/L]
Ah, so sweet and yet so sad; beautiful tribute, Laura…thinking of you daily…
I'm so very sorry for your loss. She must have been a wonderful lady.
Oh Laura, I was so afraid this was going to happen. With everything going on, I know you and your family are grieving and so sad. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. I wish you peace in these troubling times. Take care.
Laura,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying that you will be comforted by His sufficient grace.
Thinking of you today Laura. Prayers ascending.
This was so sweet and pretty, it brought tears to my olden eyes, Laura.
Please tell your Mr. Adore that we all share in the loss of a mother.
love and kisses, bj
Beautiful…
xoRebecca
Condolences and prayers to Mr. Decor, you and the children.
Such a lovely tribute, Laura…I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mil. My heartfelt condolances for your family.
xoxo Lidy
Beautiful post in honor of a beautiful woman. Please pass my condolences on to Mr. Decor…and of course, your whole family.
what a lovely lady..hugs and love coming your way..take care of yourself..
Beautiful tribute. Sounds like she was a wonderful woman. My deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your husband. Love that old song. Sweet!
{HUG} I am so sorry for your loss. You wrote a lovely tribute. Blessings on your family as you comfort one another.
Beautiful tribute. I hope your happy memories of her help you through this tough time.
love you,
Leslie
Oh Laura I am so sorry you and your family are going through so much right now. Thinking of you.
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your husband. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers this week.
What a wonderful human being. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Best,
Liz
Such a beautiful tribute for a special lady. I'm sure you have so many beautiful memories to treasure. You will all be in my prayers.
xo
Pat
Laura, a beautiful tribute to a woman I never had the pleasure of meeting. Because her children grew into such wonderful adults, I know she was a great mom. Thanks for a peek at her life and I am so sorry for your loss. Ann
So sorry to about Dottie's passing, particularly in light of everything else that's been happening. It is a blessing that all of her children could be with her at the end, and I'm sure her passing was eased by this knowledge. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Your pea
Beautiful tribute, Laura. I hope your family is doing well during this time. My prayers are with you.
Danielle xo
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. I lost my mom 5 years ago and miss her everyday.
Prayers help.
chris
What a lovely tribute to a beautiful woman! With love and sympathy in your loss,
Jane-Jacksonville
So sorry to hear of her passing. I could tell she was special from the pic of her holding up the aircraft! Thinking of you. Kit
Remembering you and your family during these days ahead. With deepest sympathy.
Warmly,
deb
With deepest sympathy. She sounds like a very special lady.
– The Tablescaper
Sorry for your loss…prayers..to you and yours.
You were blessed to have such a wonderful person in your lives. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Laura, I am just seeing this post at this minute. I don't know why, either. I had Irish themed posts from here when I last checked (yesterday) which aren't here now. I've been away from the computer and am very ferhoodled.
I wanted to tell you, albeit late, that I'm so sorry about your sweet MIL passing. I know you're already going through a trial so this must be devastating to your fragile hearts. I'm so sorry for your pain and loss, and I think this is a wonderful post tribute to her.