Dorothy Smart

Rochester, NH- Dorothy A.  Smart, 87, of 3 Roseberry Lane passed away Wednesday Nov. 28, 2018 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH. She was born Feb. 20, 1931 in Portland, ME the daughter of the late Ellis and Addie (Haney) Brown. She has resided in this area all of her life and was a graduate of Spaulding High School, Class of 1949. She was a longtime member of Grace Community Church of Rochester where she volunteered weekly. Dotty worked as a quality inspector for Davidson Rubber for 17 years. She was recognized as an animal activist making many blankets for the dogs and cats. Dotty was a beautiful spirit who loved God and her family. She got a lot of joy from helping others every day. She enjoyed the beach, gardening and quilting. The widow of Valmore Smart who died in 2004, she is survived by sons, Dennis Fleming, Michael Fleming, David and wife Lori Smart; daughters, Terri and husband Jack DeForest and Rhonda Fleming; step daughter, Janet Nickless; 16 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Pamela Cameron. Family and friends may visit Friday Nov. 30, 2018 from 3:30- 6:30PM at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday at 11 AM in Grace Community Church 159 Rochester Hill Road Rochester, NH with Pastor Glen Boardman officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Rochester Cemetery, Rochester, NH If desired donations in her memory may be made to FURRR, 10 Main Street, Unit 99, Rochester, NH 03839.