Dorothy Madlyn (Hasgill) Yancey, 87, a lifelong resident of Natick, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and inspiration to many, was called home by God on May 22, 2012 after a courageous fight against Alzheimer's. She was the loving wife of James S. Yancey with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.
Born February 21, 1925, she was raised and educated in Natick. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Emma E. (Thomas) Hasgill. After graduating from Natick High School in 1943, Dorothy went on to earn her degree in nursing from the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing in 1946, where she continued as a Registered Nurse for many years. The most important aspect of Dorothy’s life was the love she had for her family. She cherished and adored her children and grandchildren, traveling great distances to be at all of their extracurricular activities. Dorothy loved opera and classical music, gardening, drawing, she treasured nature and was an avid bird watcher. She was on a constant quest for knowledge and was a voracious reader. She also enjoyed playing golf, tennis, bingo and poker with family and friends. Dorothy found great peace and relaxation at her home on Cape Cod.
In addition to her husband, Dorothy is survived by 2 sons, Stephen Yancey and his wife Zane of Harwood, MD and David Yancey and his wife Cindy of Natick; 6 grandchildren, Ian, Heather, Stephanie, Brett, Jennifer, and Caitlyn; 1 great-grandson, Hunter; and 1 brother, Paul Hasgill of Natick. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Edwin and Richard Hasgill. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
Visiting hours will be held in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St. (at Natick Common) Natick on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 4-8 PM. Dorothy’s funeral service will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 39 East Central St. (Rt. 135) Natick. The Yancey family has requested that those wishing to remember Dorothy may do so through memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. of MA, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472. For directions and online guestbook please visit www.everettfuneral.com