FARMINGTON — Dorothy Louise Still, 86, of Farmington and formerly of Winthrop, died Wednesday, April 20,at Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center in Farmington.

She was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Maynard, Mass., the daughter of Angus and Florence (Smith) Hanson. She was educated in Maynard schools and married Burton Still June 28, 1944. She and Burton moved to Maine in 1954 and Dot continued to live there for 57 years. Dorothy worked for many years at Winthrop Drug, and then at the Winthrop School cafeteria until her retirement.

Mrs. Still loved to play card games, including cribbage. She enjoyed camping, playing Beano, spending time with her grandchildren, and her many friends. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Burton, in 1983; her parents; an infant daughter, Beverly; and three sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Frost and her husband, Mark, of Farmington and Pamela Carr of Farmington; her grandchildren, Jeff Carr of Farmington, Hannah Carr of Tampa, Fla., Jon Frost and his wife, Sonya of Canaan and Jodi Frost of Farmington; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Dot’s family would like to thank Winthrop Manor and Edgewood for the excellent care she received. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

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