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Dorothy Harkins Obituary

The family announces the passing of Dorothy Harkins of Malden, Massachusetts on June 29, 2026. Dorothy was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Harkins to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Aloysius Fess and Thelma Hope Fess; her husband Carl; her daughters, Leigh Gerow (Chris) of Saugus and Lynda Harkins (John Barreira) of Saugus; her siblings, Darryl Fess (Kelly) of Lakeville, Donald Fess (Debra) of North Carolina, Dianne James (Peter) of Wilmington and Daniel Fess of Florida; and her granddaughter Lilly Hope Gerow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to Saugus Youth Recreational Program, 400 Central Street Saugus, MA 01906, or Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.



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July 02

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MacCuish Funeral Home
144 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148

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July 03

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MacCuish Funeral Home
144 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148

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