Acton resident, independent and feisty
Dorothy A. McCullough died peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 9, 2012, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Acton for over 50 years.
Dorothy was born in Philadelphia in 1921 and chose to live in Acton predominantly for the quality education her children would receive in the Acton schools. Best known for her feistiness, fearless fashion, dynamic smile, and compassionate spirit, Dorothy leaves behind three children: Deirdre Grunwald of Lowell, Michael McCullough of Washington D.C., and Demetria McCullough Corning of Alaska, as well as eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Dorothy’s family wishes to offer a special thanks to her loyal friends: Jimmy D’Agostine, the Freemans, Dottie Jenks, Anne Cormier, Julie Saganich (Julie’s Place), and the Brothers at Saint Benedict Abbey, who helped her to remain independent in the community for so long and brought so much joy to her life.
The accomplishments of which she was most proud include acquiring her high school diploma in 1970, her associate’s degree in science from Fisher Junior College in 1982, her real estate license, and her work and success in bringing ice hockey to Acton with the support of Julian D’Agostine.
Dorothy was an active supporter of St. Theresa, the Little Flower Church in Harvard, the Saint Benedict Abbey in Still River, and St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Acton.
Friends and family will miss Dorothy for her fierce independence, her honesty, and her infectious smile. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held May 11, 2013, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, St. Theresa, the Little Flower Church in Harvard.
