Published October 4, 2019
WELLS, Maine — Dorothy L. (Kelley) Scarborough, 89, of Wells, Maine, formerly of Melrose, passed away at the Sutton Hill Center in North Andover on Sept. 28, 2019.
Dot was born in Worcester, raised in Holden and Cincinnati, Ohio and a graduate of North College Hill High School. She resided in Melrose for 30 years and Wells, Maine for over 25 years. Dot worked as a secretary for Flowtron in Malden for many years and later worked at the Kittery Maine Recreation department for nearly 10 years and enjoyed spending time volunteering for Easter Seals.
Dot loved dogs, cats, seals and also enjoyed reading, taking walks on the beach, movies and traveling to England and Disneyworld. She vacationed with her family at Moody Beach, Wells, Maine for over 50 years. Dot loved spending time with her family and lifelong friends. Her grandchildren and great- grandchildren were the most important part of her life.
She was the loving mother of Gary Scarborough and his wife Deborah of Lynnfield, Kris Scarborough and his wife Patricia of Andover and Kai Foley and her husband Kevin of No. Andover. Former wife of the late Dana L. Scarborough. Caring sister of the late Rev. Donald Kelley. Cherished grandmother of Eric, Ryan, Dana, Aubrey, John, Sean, Lauren and Marc. Great-grandmother of Charlotte, Arya, Cameron and Arthur. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Easter Seals – MA, 484 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608 Website: eastersealsma.com. For directions and to sign online condolence visit www.gatelyfh.com
