LEWISTON – Dorothy V. “Dot” Rogers, 72, of Denmark, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, with her children at her side, after a courageous battle with several recent medical challenges

Dot was born in Quincy, Mass., on July 17, 1936, the daughter of Lillian and Millard Schwalm. Shortly after her birth, she was adopted by Alice and George Walsh. She graduated from North Quincy High School in 1954.

In 1957, she married William Dillon and had three wonderful children, Laurie, Donna and David. In 1968, they moved to Waterford to start Pinehenge, a private school. In 1978, she married her best friend and soul mate, Harry Rogers of Windham.

Her life’s profession was that of a secretary, working at various offices in Boston and Plymouth, Mass., as well as the YMCA in Portland. Most recently, she was employed at Jimbob’s Variety in Denmark, where she was well-known for her welcoming smile and constant kindness and compassion for others.

She enjoyed her house by the lake, spending time with her family and friends, various crafts, yard sales and numerous other interests. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her ever present quick wit, her beautiful bright blue eyes and eternal love for her family.

She will forever remain in the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure and honor of knowing her and will be sadly missed by her daughter, Donna DiConzo and her husband, Nick, of West Paris; her son, David Dillon of Toronto, Canada; son-in-law, Mark Sirois of Auburn; her grandchildren, Ashely Brown and her husband, Joey, of Lewiston, Nick, Kady and David DiConzo; great-grandson, Hayden Daniel Brown; her extended Rogers family; her nieces and nephews; and many close friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Rogers; daughter, Laurie Dillon; her parents; her siblings; and her cat, Koko.