EAST WILTON — A funeral service, celebrating the life and lifetime of Dorothy Williams Gerrish Wiers was held Saturday morning, April 16,  at 11 a.m., from the East Wilton Union Church with the Rev. Robbie Locke officiating.

The evening prior, family and friends visited at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. The church organist, Kathryn Richard, was the organist and accompanist for the services. Following the opening prayer, the Scripture reading was John 14:1-6.

The congregation then sang “In the Garden,” followed by the second Scripture reading, Psalm 23. The Ladies Trio from EWUC, Carol Ross, Susan Black and Laury Savage, sang “It Is Well.” Remembrances were shared by her three sons, Ronald “Ronnie” Gerrish, Randy Wiers and Rickey Wiers and other family members and friends, including a statement written by her husband, Raymond, and delivered on his behalf by the Rev. Robbie Locke, who prior to delivering his message of hope based on 1 Peter 1:3-8, offered a special spiritual song. The congregation sang “Because He Lives” and a special poem, selected by Raymond, titled “The Mother Watch” was read by their daughter-in-law, Janice Wiers. Committal prayers were recited at the church.

Pallbearers were her son, Ronald “Ronnie” Gerrish, Randy Wiers and Rickey Wiers; grandson, Benjamin Wiers; nephew, Larry Melcher; and grandnephews, Nicholas “Nick” Melcher and Gregory “Greg” Melcher. Lee Dalrymple assisted as a church usher.

Following services, the fellowship committee hosted a reception of comfort in the church undercroft. Spring committal services will be held later in the springtime at Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton.

Services were in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center.