Dorothy "Dottie Palen" Barow's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Waltham, Massachusetts

Dorothy "Dottie Palen" Barow

July 30, 1941 - October 5, 2025 (84 years old)

Waltham, Massachusetts

Dorothy "Dottie Palen" Barow's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Waltham, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels Waltham

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Dorothy "Dottie Palen" Barow

July 30, 1941 - October 5, 2025 (84 years old)

Waltham, Massachusetts

Dorothy Barow Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dorothy Barow of Waltham, Massachusetts, born in Newton, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dorothy left this world on October 5, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Barow to show support.

As we bid adieu to Dorothy's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Dorothy has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clement Palen and Elizabeth Palen (Brockett); and her husband Thomas A. Barow. She is survived by: her children, Diane of Waltham and David Barow of Waltham; and her sister Barbara Pemberton (Bill) of Marlborough. She is also survived by nephews and great nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels (773 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Dottie's loving Memory may be made to Blood Cancer United at: https://bloodcancerunited.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels Waltham



Mon

Oct 20

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels
773 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

Mon

Oct 20

Funeral service

6:00 PM

Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco and Sons Memorial Chapels
773 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

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