Carter, Dora M. (Dischino) passed away peacefully on November 18, 2019 surrounded throughout the day by her entire family who were blessed to share their love with her and experience her final expressions of her love and devotion, as she looked forward to entering through the “pearly gates” after her wonderful life. Beloved wife of the late Paul E. Carter. Devoted mother of J. Edward Carter of Bridgewater, Ann Carter Jameson and her husband Philip of Wellesley, Emilee Carter Crowell and her husband Stephen of Natick, Susan Mega and her husband Scott of Natick. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister of Eleanor Cavanaugh of Clarks Summit, PA and the late Joseph Dischino, Tina Kelly and Jilda Johnson. Daughter of the late Cosmo Dischino and Amalia (Alberice) Dischino.
Daughter of Italian immigrants, Dora lived in the same Wellesley home her entire life. Her father owned the “Hole in the Wall” restaurant in town, operated by all family members. After her mother died when she was 19, Dora made family her number one priority. Supporting her own father until his passing, she and Paul made their home the focal point for family gatherings as well as a welcome center to their multitude of neighborhood friends. Paul was the “head of the household”, but Dora was clearly “the neck” which the head needs to move! She owned and operated her own hairdressing shop in town, The Duet, from which she offered years of solicited (and unsolicited) advice. Never shy with her opinions, Dora was a forceful presence in her circle of friends and clientele. And the glue that has tied her family together in a bond that will never break. As she told her family during her final hours, “I’ll be keeping my eye on you!”
A visitation will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt.16) Wellesley on Thursday, November 21 from 9:30-11:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Paul Church, Wellesley at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Paul Church, 502 Washington St. Wellesley, MA 02482.