Dorothy Mabel (Dixon) Chesmer

Dorothy M. Chesmer (nee Dixon) passed away peacefully one month before her 95th birthday at her home in Lebanon, CT in the early hours of October 18, 2016 with her husband of 74 years, Alec David Chesmer, at her side.  Dorothy was born November 18, 1921 to Lillian and James Dixon, in London, England.  During World War II, Dorothy lived through the London blitz and served as a volunteer fire warden for her district. Dorothy was responsible for alerting people when incendiary bombs landed on their roofs and started fires.  After the war, Dorothy emigrated to Canada (1954) and later (1955) to Connecticut with her husband and two children (Robin and Lynda).  Her third child, Patricia, was born in CT.  After settling in the Windham area, Dorothy was a devoted homemaker, served as an instructional assistant for many years at Windham Center School and became a long term member of the Willimantic Country Club, where she loved to play golf with her friends. Dorothy is survived by her three children, Robin Chesmer (wife Kathryn), Lynda Breault and Patricia McMahon (husband James) and niece Sandra Chesmer and her children, Scott and Claire and Claire’s son Sebastian Tonewo, Dorothy’s seven grandchildren, Lisa Hevner (husband David), Lincoln Chesmer (wife Amy), Neil Breault (wife Amy), Andrea Moshier (husband Douglas), Brenden McMahon, Kyle McMahon and Colby McMahon.  Dorothy’s seven great grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Nana GG”, include Sage Chesmer, Willow Chesmer, Grant Chesmer, Braddock Chesmer, Indigo Hevner, Calvin Moshier and Elizabeth (Libby) Breault; she is also survived by her nieces living in Canada, Lenore Corey, Barbara Chesmer, June Black and their families. 

Dorothy was predeceased by her two sisters, Grace Steggall and Eva Shirley, son-in-law Arthur Breault and nephews Graham Chesmer and Arthur Chesmer and sister-in-law Kathleen Chess and brothers-in-law Henry Chesmer and Arthur G.Chesmer.  Dorothy’s family is very appreciative of the excellent care provided by Masonicare Hospice and her caregiver, Karen Leif.  There are no calling hours.  Services will be private.  Donations may be made to: Masonicare Hospice Unit, 339 Flanders Road, Suite 215, Latimer Brook Commons, East Lyme, CT 06333. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com

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