Mary Appleton Dandrow
Mary Appleton Dandrow, age 87, of Milton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Daughter of the late Thomas and Greta Appleton of Quincy and Tuftonboro, New Hampshire and sister of the late Evelyn, Thomas, and Paul Appleton. Survived by her brother Henry Charles Appleton and his wife Judith, of Scituate.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert V. Dandrow for 59 years. She was the devoted mother of Robert V. Dandrow III and his wife Cathy of Marshfield, Patricia Dandrow and her husband Edward Seksay of Cohasset, Alan Dandrow and his wife Joyce of Pembroke, Philip Dandrow and his wife Patricia of Cohasset and Elizabeth Dodge and her husband Stephen of Pembroke. Loving grandmother of 12 wonderful grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mary was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Roxbury, Class of 1947 and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Regis College. She was a retired medical social worker for the New England Baptist Hospital.
Mary was a devoted member of the Milton Metco Parents Coordinating Committee, Milton League of Women Voters, and National Association of Social Workers. She was a regular communicant at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Milton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Milton, Friday, June 30 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s memory to: Boston Higashi School (educating children with autism) 800 No. Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368, Attention: of Paul Fanning.
Guestbook Entries
To my cousins,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Mary was the absolute BEST! She was always so compassionate, understanding, kind and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed spending time with her ( and Uncle Bob) since I retired. I will miss our lunches and spending time with her. She loved her family so much. Children and grandchildren continue the legacy their mothers begin. Your mother has built a strong legacy that I know will continue on. With deepest sympathy,
Love, Karen
To the Dandrow Family,
Oh, how I loved your Mom! What a woman. My deepest condolences. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Nita Kovach
To the Dandrow Family,
My heart is heavy hearing about Aunt Mary. She was the sweetest person and will be missed so much by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy all our love,
Elaine & Michael Keigher
Deepest sympathies to the Dandrow and Appleton families. Our loving thoughts are with you.
Andrea and Thomas Miller
My deepest condolences to your family, Your mom and dad was so good to my brother Scott my family will never ever forget that. Again my condolences to all of your family love Diane Richardson
So sorry for your loss my condolences to all your family. Love The Richardson Family
To the Dandrow Family,
A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. We will never forget her gentle and bright face. We are honored and blessed to have known her. She was truly a blessing in our lives.
May God give her eternal rest.
With Love,
The Tran Family
Jean and I are so sorry for your loss. Mary and Bob were an integral part of the Winmiir community. As treasurer, Mary always sent a personal note of thanks with her dues check for all the Board of Directors contributed. She was a class lady. We are committed to family matters but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers
Dear Philip & Trisha,
The staff and students at Boston Higashi School extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Cameron’s beloved grandmother. Our hearts are with you at this sad time.
Your Friends at Boston Higashi School
There are no words to express my gratitude for what Dr. and Mrs. Dandrow did for me. I am forever indebted to them for the unconditional love they provided and the extended family I gained from that kindness. God has a special glory for precious souls like these. I thank them both for all the goodness they brought to my life and hope I can reflect that on my own children as well as strangers as they did. My love and comfort to the family and friends who, like myself, will forever cherish and dearly miss Mrs. Dandrow and Doc.