AUGUSTA – Dorothy Elada (Moxcey) Martin, a lifelong resident of Waterville, passed away peacefully, on June 12, 2023. She was 93 years young.

“Dot” was born on Dec. 2, 1929, the daughter of Ralph S. Moxcey and Violet Fowler Moxcey. She attended schools in Waterville, graduating from Waterville High School in 1948 where she loved being a Panthers cheerleader and a member of the Purple and White Club.

In 1949, she and her husband of 55 years, Leo, were married. They had two children, Gail, and Michael. The family grew to include five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who were the center of her life. Dot’s first job was with LaVerdiere’s Drug Store (where she met Leo!), moving on to the Hathaway Shirt Company, then to Keyes Fibre Company (now Huhtamaki) where she was employed for 32 years until her retirement in 1990.

She enjoyed neighborhood get togethers, playing cards with friends, walking, and skating when young. She loved to dance, especially to country music tunes! Cooking was another favorite pastime for Dot, and she took pride in her strawberry jam, peanut butter fudge, and baked beans. She and Leo traveled to Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Florida, and cruised the Caribbean.

Dot was predeceased by her husband, Leo; her daughter, Gail Cole; and three sisters, Gloria Luce, Jean Norton, and Darlene Lanquist.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law; grandchildren and their spouses; and great-grandchildren; two brothers, their spouses; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Aug. 5, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Luncheon to follow. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com There will be a private burial at a later date .

In lieu of flowers,

donations in her memory can be made to

MaineGeneral Health-

Comfort Care at Glenridge,

Office of Philanthropy,

P.O. Box 828,

Waterville, ME 04903-0828,

or online at

give.mainegeneral.org.

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