Dorothy (Davis) Sherwood, 89, formerly of Marblehead, Mass., died July 7, 2013 at her residence, Edgecomb Green assisted living.

Dorothy was born in Kennebunk on November 20, 1923, the daughter of Charles L. and Agnes (Howard) Davies.

Following her graduation from Wells High School in 1941, she worked at Raytheon in Newton, Mass., assembling radio tubes for the war effort. There she met Walter E. "Bob" Sherwood Jr., a draftsman who also worked on defense projects at Raytheon. They married in 1943 and moved to Marblehead in 1952.

During her 50 years in Marblehead, Dorothy volunteered at the Mary Alley Hospital and later joined the League of Women Voters and the Marblehead Historical Society. She enjoyed travel, gardening, needlework, antiquing, and Scrabble, but her greatest love was for her family and her many lifelong friends.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Bob and her daughter, Pamela Sherwood Lenz.

Surviving family members, who will miss her greatly, include her children: Suzanne Sherwood of Wiscasset and her partner Alexander Diamond, Elizabeth LeBlanc and her husband Ron of Lynn, Mass., and Walter E. Sherwood IV and his wife Nancy of Danvers, Mass.; grandchildren, Elizabeth Cole of Brunswick, Diane Melancon of Silver Spring, Md., Brian LeBlanc of St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, and Jessica Sherwood of Danvers, Mass.; and great-grandchildren, Emma and Ross Clayton of Brunswick.

A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m., September 21, at the Edgecomb Congregational Church. Private interment will be at Waterside Cemetery in Marblehead. Her family wishes to thank the staff at Edgecomb Green assisted living and the hospice team from Miles Hospital and St. Andrews Home Health and Hospice of Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Dorothy's memory may contribute to Edgecomb Green, 31 Cross Point Rd., Edgecomb, ME 04556, or to a charity of their choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357.