Dorothy V. “Dottie” (Gray) Rousseau

Dorothy V. “Dottie” (Gray) Rousseau age 85 of Rehoboth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Robert A. Rousseau, to whom she was married for 66 years.  Born April 19, 1937, in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy (Craft) Gray.  

She was a lifelong resident of Rehoboth and a graduate of Taunton High School Class of 1954. Dottie worked for the Dighton Rehoboth High School as a cafeteria worker, then transferred to the Vocational Department where she was an administrative assistant. She also worked for Wheaton College in the admissions department and she retired in 1999 after working for Sturdy Memorial Hospital in the billing department.

Dottie enjoyed spending time at South Shore Beach and camping in New Hampshire. She was an avid swimmer all her life and loved entertaining family, friends, and the neighborhood children at her backyard pool. She also liked playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, and working in her yard.

She is survived by her three sons, Kenneth Rousseau and his wife Cathryn, Mark Rousseau and his wife Doreen of Rehoboth, and Craig Rousseau and his companion Mary Enderlin of Union, CT; three grandchildren, Derek Rousseau and his wife Jennifer, Bryan Rousseau and his wife Chelsea of Rehoboth and Desiree Rousseau of Sturbridge, MA. She also leaves her brother Russell Gray and his wife Valaine of Rocky Point, NC, as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Arrangements for a graveside service at the Greenwood Cemetery in Rehoboth, along with a celebration of life for Dottie and Bob will be held at a later date for family and friends.

Contributions in her memory can be made to the Rehoboth Senior Center, 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769.  To send a tribute, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com