Dorothy C. (Pelletier) Lusignan, 90.

OLNEY, MD Dorothy C. (Pelletier) Lusignan, 90, Olney, MD Dorothy C. (Pelletier) Lusignan, formerly of Worcester & Webster, MA died November 17, 2007. Her husband of 43 years, Francis L. Lusignan, died in 1993. She leaves two daughters, Celeste D. Prunier and her husband, Dr. Paul G. Prunier, of Rockville, MD and Janine C. McNally and her husband, Stephen J. McNally, of Joplin, MO; two sons, Marc F. Lusignan, of Joplin, MO and Rowlette, TX and Jules L. Lusignan and his wife, Carolyn M. Lusignan, of Jupiter, Fl and Webster, MA; five grandchildren, Alan and Neal Prunier of MD, Rachel McNally of Joplin, MO, Danielle Lusignan of Rowlette, TX and Laurent and Amanda Lusignan of Jupiter, FL.

Dorothy Dot was born in Webster, MA, the daughter of Wilfred and Louisa (Nadeau) Pelletier. She was the only daughter of ten children. Dorothy is survived by two of her nine brothers, Theodore and Ovila Pelletier of Webster, MA. She was predeceased by her brothers, Ralph, Emil, Armand, Clarence, Leonard, Anthony and Wilfred Junior Pelletier. She also leaves several sister in-laws and many nieces and nephews.

Prior to marriage in 1950, Dot owned and operated a beauty parlor as well as helped her mother raise her younger brothers, having lost her father at age 16. As a wife and mother she made a loving home for her husband and children. Also, caring very deeply for others, she regularly volunteered at Assumption College, St Vincents Hospital, and her childrens schools and interests. She was particularly proud of her 30 year work with Cercle Jeanne Mance, making possible annual scholarships to Anna Maria College.

During her active retirement years she enjoyed traveling, the company of family and friends, particularly her grandchildren and Webster Lake all the while helping care for her aging brothers and eventually her own husband. She later relocated to Silver Spring, MD to be close to family.

In her memory, please consider contributions to the Alzheimers Association, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA, 22030 or www.alz.org.

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