Dorothy (Lane)
Warner, 96, of Town Farm Road, Ipswich, wife of the late G. Julian
Warner, died peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2016 in the Beverly
Hospital following her brief illness, with many members of her
family by her side.
Born in Essex on
November 30, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen
(Roberts) Lane. Dot was raised in Essex where she attended public
schools. During WWII she contributed to the war effort as a defense
worker at Sylvania in Ipswich. Married to G. Julian Warner on April
2, 1945 the Warners made their home and raised their family in
Ipswich.
Dot enjoyed years of
family gatherings, camping at Covered Bridge campground in North
Conway, Lobsterfest in Winter Harbor, Maine, evenings at the
Millstone restaurant, Fourth of July celebrations in Manchester by
the Sea, and holiday get togethers. Dorothy and Julian spent many
happy times square dancing with the Riverside Squares, and after
Julian passed, Dot enjoyed years of line dancing with Jo Bridges and
friends. She had a great sense of humor, and loved to laugh and
spend time with her family.
She is survived by
three sons, George Warner and his wife Peggy of Eagle, CO, David
Warner and his wife Susan of Ipswich, and Ralph Warner and his wife
Gail of Milford; five grandchildren, Dan Warner and wife Beth,
Christopher Warner and wife Naomi, Lauren Coggeshall and husband
Nick, Paul Warner, and Lt. Maria Warner, USN; five great
grandchildren, Cameron and Briar Coggeshall, and Robin, Shay, and
George Warner; a brother, Randall Lane; a sister, Roslyn and husband
Dave Doane, and many dear nieces and nephews. She was the sister of
the late Reyford, Russell, and Henry Lane.
Her funeral service
will be held 11 am Friday December 16 in the Whittier-Porter Funeral
Home, 6 High Street, Ipswich followed by interment n the Cowles
Memorial Cemetery, Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully
welcomed. Hours of visitation from 9 to 11 am will precede the
service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name may
be made to Ipswich Caring. P.O. Box 584, Ipswich MA 01938.
