Death date: Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy (Shaw) Balabin, 94, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, September 21st, 2008 at the Wingate at Andover in Andover, MA. She was born in Bowdon Vale Altrincham, Cheshire England to the late Peter and Ada Read Obituary
My earliest memories of my Auntie Dot comming over to England were all the treats that she used to bring over for both me and my sister, none of the other children had ever seen such amazing treats and sweets that made both of us feel so special and the envy of all our friends. We miss you with all our hearts. You will be so very sadly missed. R I P Belinda Chloe xx
Auntie Dot We will always remember the good times we all had , when you came over to the U K , to spend with our family . You made David and I so welcome the two times that we visted you in the USA . That will always be in our thoughts , you where such a special lady to all of us . Good night and God bless Auntie Dot . Their will always be a special place for you in our hearts over here in England . Christmas day will not be the same with out you getting up at 6 am your time to ring us to make sure you caught David before he whent to work . Your at peace now with Hilda (Mum) & and your John All our love Babs and David xxxxxxx R . I .P
Auntie Dot You were my Nanans sister , and born in the the most special house Eaton Road Bowdon Vale . Where my Mum and Nanna were also born . We all spent such specail days there in soapy town . You came over here to England loads of time and Belinda and i alway would hide your case when you were going , because we wanted you to stay for ever and ever . My Mum and Nan always said that you tried to stay , but you were American now and loved you life there to . As both my children have said you never forgot any of us on specail occasions . Even though you where over the seas , and we didnt see you we are all going to miss you so much . You are now at peace with the angels and my Beautiful Nan who I know will be waiting for you . You were such a special person and touched the hearts of so many people , and we are so greatful that you found such great freindship in Ellen , Jean , Helen , Dotty & there familys Do not stand at my grave and forever weep. I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn?s rain. When you awaken in the morning?s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and forever cry. I am not there. I did not die Vanessa & Carl xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dot was so much more than a friend to me and my family. She was part of our family. We shared so many GOOD times together. Dot had such a big heart and was such a loving and caring person. She never forgot a birthday or special occasion and would make everyone feel equally special. We are going to miss her so much. Dot, we love you. Thank you for all the great memories.
Auntie Dot, since we (Chuck and Ray) were young, you were always there. Saturday night was our family's night to spend with you. We lost our grandparents at young ages, and Auntie Dot, you were there to watch us grow up, offer condolences and congratulations, celebrate all of our accomplishments, allow our friends to visit you with us, and most of all share your love with us. You are and always will be our grandmother. You showed us two important things; excatly how to be strong and have an open soft heart at the same time, and how be generous. Auntie Dot, you only asked for love and offered to give everything that you could. You never had to give anything to us, because your love is the most valuable item that we could ever possess. Your home, and later your room, was always decorated with pictures and cards from your family in England along with ours'. Later on, you showed the same love and affection for Demetra and Sandy, which they are whole hearted grateful to recieve from you. You truly are one of God's gift to all of us. You are our family, and so we say "see you later" to you Auntie Dot. Because while we will only feel you in our hearts for the remainder of our days, we know that when our time comes, we will be together again laughing it up over chips, ice cream, doughnuts, candy, fruit, coffee, and soda. Goodbye Auntie Dot, until we see each other again. Love you always, Chuck & Demetra, and Ray & Sandy.
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the familly of "Dottie". Dot worked with my mom for many years at Leggett & Platt, and after my mom died in 1995, I lost all touch with her. She would send me Christmas cards and we would exchange gifts, my mother and she, until my mother passed away. she was truly a sweetheart in every way, and I could listen to her English accent forever. My deepest sympathy Rosemary Tasca
My staff and I offer our sincere sympathy to the family. Dorothy was my patient since 1993. She was a pleasure to work with and will be missed.
I dont really remember my Auntie Dot but i know she came over to visit me when i was 1 years old and i have alot of photos with her holding me , she never forgot to send us birthday cards, christmas cards and easter cards and she always put money in them no matter how many times we told her that she didnt have to she always did which was very nice of her. I also know my Grandma an d Grandad enjoyed their vist to America and have alot of funny storys about it R.I.P Auntie Dot love chelsie xxxxxxxxxxxx
I remember that my Auntie Dot never forgot my Birthday . And I allways got an Easter a christmas card . RIP Auntie Dot Love Aron xxxxxx
