Dorothy M. "Dottie" (Wilson) Salcito, 75 of Barre, died peacefully Monday, March 14, 2016 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester, following a brief illness.
She was born in Warwick, NY on May 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Charles Emmitt and Myrtle (Conklin) Wilson.
Dorothy graduated from Goshen High School of Goshen, NY.
She enjoyed reading, painting and spending time with her family. Children were her greatest joy, and she loved volunteering at Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield reading to the children. Dorothy generously donated money to St. Joseph's Indian School of Chamberlain, South Dakota. She was a wonderful mother who devoted her life to her children.
She was a member of the Woman's Auxilliary of the American Legion Post 129 of Gardner and the Woman's Auxilliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 747.
Dorothy leaves her husband of 35 years, Joseph D. Salcito of Barre; two sons, Robert M. Walker of Holden and Brian K. Walker and his wife Carol of Athol; one daughter, Cheryl-Ann Chandler and her husband Rob of Barre; two stepsons, David Salcito and his wife Barbara of Summerfield, FL and Dwayne Salcito and his wife Jana of Tuscon, AZ; one brother, Charlie Wilson and his wife Sandra of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Kourtny Walker, Jessica Walker, Brad Erickson, Meaghan Erickson, Joseph Salcito, Leah Salcito and Tiffany Salcito; one great-granddaughter, Kylah Blundon; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Richard Wilson.
There are no funeral services scheduled.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner is handling the arrangements.
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