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Dorothy Elizabeth Mann (Deware), 79, of Charlestown, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023, after battling with a prolonged illness. Dorothy was born on April 27, 1943 to Rainsford Deware and Helen Deware (Day) of Harvard, Massachusetts. Dorothy was the wife of David Mann of New York state. Dorothy and David went on to have 3 children, Robert Mann of Claremont, New Hampshire, Robin Mann of Gilford, New Hampshire, and Richard Mann of Charlestown, New Hampshire. Dorothy was best known as Dottie, Dot, or Dot Dot by her loved ones. She was a charismatic woman, with a booming soul. She was outgoing and outspoken, she did not hold back when it came to the people or things she loved in her life. She was a woman of profound faith. She was passionate and a caretaker to many that crossed her path, throughout the years Dottie touched many people's lives. She was an outstanding baker and always on the go, however, she did enjoy her late afternoon naps. Dottie was the matriarch of the family from early on in life where she played a big part in raising her younger sisters while establishing her own growing family. She hosted many holidays and family gatherings at her homes in Vermont. Dottie spent countless summers in York Beach, Maine. She enjoyed these times with her husband, children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law and nieces. When she wasn't relaxing at the camper or on the beach enjoying the sand, waves, and good books she kept busy by working at the infamous Goldenrod and various retail shops within the York and Ogunquit areas. Later in life she took to traveling cross country with her husband while he worked as a tractor trailer driver in the transportation industry. They shared many adventures and sightseeing along the way. Where they then retired in Charlestown, New Hampshire. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Rainsford and Helen Deware, her husband David Mann, and her sister Susan Cornelius (Deware). She is survived by her children Robert Mann, Robin Mann, and her husband Jeff Henslee and Richard Mann. Her grandchildren Stephan Lee, Matthew Lee, and Benjamin Mann. Her great grandchildren Maddox Lee, Noah Lee, Logan Lee, Sawyer Lee, and Wyatt Lee. Her brother Rainsford Deware Jr. Her sister Wanda Loasby and her brother-in-law George Loasby Jr. and her sister Debra Lowe. Her nephew Rainsford Deware III. Her nieces Justine Atlas, Yvette Lorraine, Heather Loasby, Amanda Lowe, and Jessica Lowe. As well as many other extended family members and friends. The family plans to hold a celebration of life ceremony in the coming months in which they will gather to reflect on all the love they have for Dottie and the memories of her beautiful life, she will be greatly missed.
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