Dorothy Robertson

Dorothy M. Robertson, 92, of Hopkinton and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on Sept. 18. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Marietta (Davis) and Santo Romeo and the wife of the late Charles A. Robertson.

One of Dorothy’s favorite places was the beach. She loved to travel, especially to see her grandchildren. She is survived by her four daughters, Deborah Schuepbach and husband Peter of Switzerland, Carol Shapleigh and husband Bruce of Ashland, Jean Robertson of Hopkinton and partner Bruce Schiavone, and Sue Robertson of Ashland. She also leaves her six grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer and Stephen Schuepbach of Switzerland, John Robertson of Ashland, Bradford Shapleigh of Ashland and Amie Shapleigh of Texas. In addition, she leaves four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son, Charles “Eddie” Robertson, and her husband, Charles “Charlie” Robertson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe Street. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org, or 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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