Dorothy "Dot" Stephenson

November 7, 1924 - October 30, 2016

Dorothy “Dot” (Nelson) Stephenson, 91, of Plainville, widow of George F. Stephenson, surrounded by love passed away Sunday (October 30, 2016) at Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. A New Britain native and graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1944, she lived in Plainville since 1946. Dot was employed at the Plainville YMCA for 10 years and later was a payroll accountant for the State of CT Banking Department in Hartford for over 10 years. She was a member of Plainville United Methodist Church; served as former treasurer and financial secretary of the church; a Past Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls in New Britain; a 50 year member of Martha Chapter, Order of Eastern Star; a member of the Alpha Mu Group of the Girl Scouts; Past President of Woman’s Club of Plainville, and served as an election poll worker in Plainville for over 50 years. Dot was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed playing Mah-Jong, dominos, and many games. She volunteered at the Plainville Senior Center. Her apple pies will be missed by many. She had many adventures traveling with family and friends worldwide. Dot was loved by two daughters, Laurie Davies of Plainville, and Beth Stephenson and her husband Herman Murphy of Sterling, Mass; a sister, Nancy Loring of Hemphill, Texas; two grandchildren, Scott Davies and his wife Andie of New York City, and Coral M. Stephenson of Sterling, Mass; many loving nieces and nephews. Besides her husband George, she was predeceased by two brothers and four sisters. A Celebration of her Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday (November 12, 2016) at Plainville United Methodist Church, 50 Red Stone Hill, Plainville, CT 06062. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plainville United Methodist Church Book of Rememberance; the Plainville Women’s Club Scholarship Fund, PO Box 295 Plainville Ct 06062 or to the Girl Scouts 340 Washington St Hartford CT 06106, Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com