Dorothy Helen Olive (Winchester) Franklin (1907 - 2000)

Born 1 May 1907 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 9 Aug 2000 at age 93 in Massachusetts, United States

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Biography

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Dorothy Helen Olive Winchester was born on 1 May 1907 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, daughter of James Roop Winchester (1869–1955) and Ella Sophia Marshall (1872–1934).^[1]

Her siblings were:

• George Lee Winchester (1897–1991)
• Viola Maud Winchester (1898–1991)
• Lucca Florence Winchester (1899–1991)
• Ada May Winchester (1901–1991)
• Hilda Janet Winchester (1903–1994)
• Robert Stewart Winchester (1905–1991)

Dorothy married John Alvin Franklin (born on 1 Jan 1899 in Digby).

In 1907, Dorothy (0) was living in Joggin Bridge, Digby. ^[2]

In 1911, Dorothy (4) was living in Digby Sub-Districts 7-25, Nova Scotia.^[2]

In 1935, Dorothy (28) was living in Digby.^[2]

In 1940, Dorothy (33) was living in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.^[2]

Dorothy died on 9 Aug 2000 in Massachusetts, United States, aged 93. She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^[3]

Obituary

MEDFORD, Mass. - Dorothy H. (Winchester) Franklin, 93, died Wednesday.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Franklin; a son, Robert Franklin; and a sister, Maude Franklin. Survivors include two daughters; three sisters, Sue Winchester, Ada Winchester and Hilda Winchester; two brothers, George Winchester and Robert Winchester.

Sources

1. ↑ Fact: Birth Registration (1907) Joggin Bridge, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 07 June 2023, 13:23), entry for Dorothy Helen Olive Winchester (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LVM5-J1J ); contributed by various users.
3. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #196606842 (accessed 7 June 2023)
   Memorial page for Dorothy H. Winchester Franklin (1 May 1907-9 Aug 2000), citing Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Ace (contributor 49862805).

See also:

• Fact: Residence (1907) Joggin Bridge, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Fact: Residence (1911) Digby Sub-Districts 7-25, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Fact: Residence (1935) Digby, Nova Scotia
• Fact: Residence (1940) Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
• Fact: Social Program Application (19 Jun 1972)
• Fact: Previous Residence Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 07 June 2023, 13:23), entry for Dorothy Helen Olive Winchester (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LVM5-J1J ); contributed by various users.

• Fact: Birth Registration (1907) Joggin Bridge, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Fact: Residence (1907) Joggin Bridge, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Fact: Residence (1911) Digby Sub-Districts 7-25, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Fact: Residence (1935) Digby, Nova Scotia
• Fact: Residence (1940) Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
• Fact: Social Program Application (19 Jun 1972)
• Fact: Previous Residence Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
• Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #196606842 (accessed 7 June 2023)
  Memorial page for Dorothy H. Winchester Franklin (1 May 1907-9 Aug 2000), citing Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Ace (contributor 49862805).