- Date Of Birth: May 25, 1927
- Date Of Death: April 5, 2023
- State: Maine
Topsham – Dorothy Therese Sarcione, 95, of the Highlands, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 5th with her family by her side.
Among her many accomplishments throughout her life, Dorothy’s most prized were her three children. Diane, Gerald and Leslie whom she adored. Dorothy loved her family deeply and was always interested in what her children and grandchildren were doing in their lives. She was also an avid community volunteer. Dedicating countless hours to a variety of programs that she held close to her heart. Dorothy was involved at the Maine Volunteers Lawyers Project for 18 years, 12 years at Mid Coast Senior Health care and as a cook at the Brunswick Soup kitchen for 6 years. She also volunteered in the library at Georgetown Central School and was on the school board for 9 years. Her impact on the community will be greatly missed.
In her later years she was a resident at the Highlands in Topsham. Dorothy loved her friends and community there and could be frequently found lending a good listening ear and being a great support to those around her. In her time for herself, she enjoyed basket making, knitting, cooking, and reading.
Dorothy is predeceased by two husbands, Melvin Chaisson of 20 years, and Francis N. Sarcione Jr of 34 years; and her son Gerald Chaisson.
She is survived by her daughters, Diane Sweeney and husband Terence, Leslie and husband James McMahan Jr; Grandchildren, Daniel and wife Diane Connors, Kelly Connors and her partner Tom Gilligan, Dennis Chaisson, Melissa Santos Silva and husband Tito, Carmen Chaisson, Joseph Chaisson, John Chaisson, James McMahan III and wife Kristin, and Marissa McMahan and partner Chris Jamison; Great Grandchildren, Tyler, Blake, Gannon, Ronan, Kira, Oriana, Michael, Gabriella, Daegan, and Priscilla; and Great Great Grandson, Connor.
