Rosamond Janine Dorrance said goodbye to her beautiful life on Earth on May 21 after 73 years of a life well lived.
Ms. Dorrance leaves her legacy to her cherished “honey bunches” – daughters Elizabeth, Emily, and Erin. She welcomed the extra love of their partners, Ben May, Tyler Birrittella, and Josh Hiltz. Ms. Dorrance was a loving grandmother to her granddaughter, Marleigh Birrittella, and Grady and Tillman May. She cherished the lifelong love of her sisters, Karen Duggan and Maureen McEntee, and the company of her beloved brothers-in-laws, Peter Kelley and Woody McEntee. Ms. Dorrance was a proud aunt to her nieces, Kathryn and Charlotte Kelley, and Sheila Poschman; and her nephews, Michael and Andrew McEntee.
Ms. Dorrance was a lifelong learner and an avid history buff. After earning her master’s of education from Harvard University, she began her teaching career in Whitman-Hanson in 1972. After 40 years dedicated to education, she retired as the revered principal of the Health Brook School in Tewksbury. Ms. Dorrance fulfilled her dream of retiring in a beautiful bayside home in Hull, where she enjoyed time reading on her deck, visiting with her dear friends, and appreciating how fortunate she was for her stunning year-round sunsets.
She undeniably touched the lives of many during her career as an educator and through her endless love in her most important roles as mother, sister, and friend. Through her lessons and love, she’ll continue to positively influence our world for years to come. Ms. Dorrance will be remembered for her timeless grace, quiet yet fierce strength, and unwavering kindness.
In lieu of flowers, please visit https://everloved.com/life-of/rosamond-dorrance/ if you wish to contribute to a memorial tribute in Ms. Dorrance’s honor.
Arrangements by the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, Hingham.
