WORCESTER-Dorothy E. (Benson) Douglas Rochette, 82, of Worcester, died Monday, December 22nd in UMass Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Albert H. Rochette, died in 1987. She leaves six sons, Ronald F. Douglas and his wife Debra of Shrewsbury, Donald P. Douglas of Rockport, TX, James W. Douglas of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Richard E. Douglas and his wife Donna of Baltimore, MD, Raymond Douglas and his partner Michael Glenn of Worcester and John M. Rochette of Worcester; five daughters, Sandra L. Lizotte and Roxanne Wally and her husband John both of Worcester, Joan C. Mitchell of Auburn, Virginia L. Chase and her partner Kent of Fitchburg and Gail M. Plante and her husband Thomas of North Brookfield; her brother, E. Raymond Benson, Jr. and his wife Shirley of Wadsworth, OH; her sister, Patricia A. Desrosiers and her husband Romeo of Worcester; 24 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Her sister, Diane M. Giacobbi predeceased her.
Mrs. Rochette was born in Worcester, the daughter of Edgar R. and Anna V. (McGuinness) Benson. She was a dietary aide for Worcester Academy and Hahnemann Hospital until her retirement in 1992. Mrs. Rochette enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and watching General Hospital.
The funeral is Monday, December 28th with a service at 11:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, December 27th from 4:00 until 7:00 PM in the funeral home.