In Taunton, July 5, 2015 Dorothy (Hallahan) Ballou wife of the late Leonard Ballou died at Taunton Nursing Home at the age of 76. Born and educated in Taunton, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Doris (Manchester) Hallahan. Dorothy was retired from Swank Inc. in Taunton for many years. She was a contributor for many years to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and was a former member of St Joseph Church in Taunton. Dorothy was the mother of Linda Toli and Lori Waterman both of Taunton. Grandmother of Amanda Toli, Brianna Marvel, April Toli, Angela Toli and Cody Martins. At the request of the family service will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA, 02472.