Dorothy May Farnsworth

Dorothy May Hamel Farnsworth of Indian Harbour Beach, FL, passed into the arms of our Lord on 1 December 2020, after a long illness. She was born on 29 May 1941, and grew up in South Portland, ME. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Portland, ME in 1959, and married the love of her life, Edward, on 28 October 1961. She retired from Southern Maine Technical College in South Portland, ME in 2003, where she was respected by her colleagues and Faculty for her work in the Human Resources Department. After retirement, she and Edward moved to the Space Coast of Florida, to escape the cold and be closer to family. In better times, Dorothy was active in the Church, a volunteer for Hospice of Maine, and devoted to her family and friends. Her gentle smile and laugh will be missed by all who knew her. Dorothy is survived by her Husband of 59 years Edward, a Daughter Pamela, two Sons John and Michael, Daughter in Law Joanne, and five Grandchildren, John, Andrew, Danielle, Jessica and Nicholas. Services will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community in Indialantic, FL on 10 December 2020. Visitation with the family starting at 12:15 PM, with a Mass at 1:00 PM. Interment in the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community Memorial Garden will be immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to VITAS Healthcare Hospice Charity Services in the name of “Dorothy Farnsworth and Team #186”. Please make checks payable to “VITAS Healthcare”, and send them to 4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 250, Melbourne, FL 32934.