Dorothy T. McHugh
August 31, 1931 ~ June 17, 2016
Dorothy T. McHugh, 84, of South Portland and Bridgton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2016. She died of complications from dementia. She was born to her parents Edward and Clara Moran on August 31, 1931 in Portland, Maine. Dorothy graduated from South Portland High School in 1949 and Portland Business School. She began a long and successful career as a secretary for local businesses. During this time she discovered skiing at Pleasant Mountain where she met her husband Christy and were married until his death in 2001. They were lifelong members of the Downeast Ski Club and raised their five children to share their love of skiing. The family divided time between South Portland and Bridgton where they made many lifelong friends. Upon retirement Dorothy and Christy moved to camp on the Old County Rd., where they enjoyed many happy years. She loved to spend time skiing, picking blueberries, and canoeing on the Saco River and Moose Pond. She also enjoyed gardening, the annual trips to the Fryeburg Fair, and listening to the symphony on the 4th of July. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Richard, and her husband of 49 years Christy R. McHugh. She is survived by her brother Tom of Florida, her sons Daniel and his husband Brian of Schrewesbury, MA, John and his wife Ricki of Aspen, CO, Theodore and his wife Mary of South Portland, Scott and Christy II (C.R.) of Rehoboth DE. Also, she is survived by her 3 grandchildren, Libby, Claire, and Alex. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. She will be missed. Visiting Hours will be held on Saturday, June 25 from 10-11:30AM at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 11:30AM. Interment will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, Broadway. To view Dorothys memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
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Memories of Dottie, Christy and they boys have been on our minds and in our conversations over the last few days. As I read the paper today, I understood why. It’s sad to say good bye to a wonderful lady and dear friend. We will always have our cherished memories and hold them very close to our hearts. Our sincerest condolences to the boys, our thoughts and prayers are with you.Jody, Josh & Norma
– Jody
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. I will always remember her for her warmth and kindness whenever we visited Brigham Street or the great Fourth of July barbeques at your grandparents’ house.
– Don Crangle
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful mother, wife and godmother. My fondest memories are of camping at Sebago, the wonderful gatherings on the 4th of July and the dance parties that your parents had in their basement for neighbors, family and friends.May God bless you all.
– Pat Crangle Lawrence
It is with the utmost sadness that we learned of Dorothy’s passing. My wife and I have many happy memories of time spent with Dotty and her wonderful welcoming family. Many were the days spent at the great BBQ’s that spread across the lawn. She was a funny woman and fun to be with and our sadness weighs heavy. We extend our deep condolences on the loss to all her family. She will remain in our heart and memory as one remarkable person.
– Mr. and Mrs. T, aka the Trudeaus