Dorothy Claire Tracy Obituary

The world bids farewell to Dorothy Claire Tracy of Gardner, Massachusetts, born in Wrentham, Massachusetts, departing on May 25, 2024 at the age of 95. Dorothy Claire leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Claire Tracy to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Pearce and Elizabeth Pearce (Picinich); her spouse Dr. Thomas H. Tracy; and her siblings, Lillian Thomas, Marian Hill, Judy Folmsbee, John Pearce, Marjorie Curtis, Betty DiMattio and Geraldine Sweeney.

She is survived by : her children, Marissa Tracy Wayne (Christine) of Gardner, Michael Tracy of Palmer, MA, Ann Tracy (Michael Krauer) and Martha Papalia (James Papalia) of Acton, MA.; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Donegan (Thomas), Dr. Sarah Tracy (Kyle Schoppel), Kerrin Kalinoski (Jonathan), Catherine Tracy, Dino, Anna, Dominic Papalia and Oona Krauer; and her great grandchildren, Claire, Liam Donegan, Valerie and Astrid Schoppel.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 28th 2024 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mack Family Funeral Homes - Lamoureux Smith & Polks Chapel (105 Central St, Gardner, MA 01440). A Mass was held on Wednesday, May 29th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holy Rosary Church (135 Nichols St, Gardner, MA 01440).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to The Gardner Museum by mailing a check to The Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA, 01440.