Southbury-

Dorothy Judson Winship Gagnon, died on Monday November 25 at her son's home in Southbury.  She was born to Prentice and Vera Judson in Bethlehem, CT in 1925, and she recently celebrated her 99th birthday on October 23rd.

Dorrie was the beloved sister of 6 siblings ( who all predeceased her) and was the one to give care where needed, nursing her mother, mother in law, husband and many others over the years. She leaves her dearest sister-in-law Joan Judson of Woodbury.

Dottie married Anson Winship in 1949 and made her home in Southbury until his passing. Hard work was second nature on the family dairy farm, milking cows and operating farm equipment to harvest corn and hay. Horses were a pleasure and saddling up for an evening ride a rare treat.

She loved to travel to national parks in a Volkswagen camper.  A good mystery would keep her reading until deep into the night, and a sewing basket was never far away, always stitching to mend or create something new.  It didn't take much to bring her joy, be it an extra pinch of salt or a candy found.

Later in life she married Joseph A. Gagnon and lived in Meriden, CT where his family became her family. They loved spending winters in Florida and made many friends in the years at Central Park RV.

At Joe's passing she moved to Vermont, where she relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of the Green Mountains. She might be found riding her golf cart at End of the Road Farm with Anne and Dave, or at the Old Schoolhouse Camp with Walt and Pat enjoying a lively card game, one of her greatest pleasures.

She will be very sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her children Anne (David) Kehmna,  Walter (Pat) Winship, daughter in law Martha Winship,  9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and great great grandchild.

She is predeceased by her son Peter Winship.

Friends may gather at the Southbury location of Munson Lovetere, 235 Main Street North on Wednesday December 4, 2024 from 11 to 1 pm, with a short service at 1. A private burial will be held in Pine Hill Cemetery.

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