Dorothy A. Wildgoose

Attleboro – Dorothy A. (Gibney) Wildgoose, 95, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Wildgoose, Sr. who passed away 34 years ago.

A lifelong resident of North Attleboro but recently moved to assisted living facility Christopher Heights in Attleboro for the past three and a half years, she was a daughter of the late Richard, Sr. and Mary (Gray) Gibney.

Dorothy worked as a machinist at the Hilsinger Company in Plainville for many years until her retirement.

In her 70’s she worked for the Arc of Attleboro taking care of the disabled.

She had 2 favorite clients Bernice and Eleanor whom she took care of for many years.

She loved to play cards and travel to Florida to visit her cousins the Armell family (she actually lived there for a few years when she retired).

She had done some traveling in the last few years with her sister Gert and niece Jo-Ann in the New England area.

It was always an adventure.

She loved her TEA! – boiling hot, 2 bags and squeezed them until they were dry with cup of sugar and milk.

We wanted to thank Christopher Heights for letting her enjoy herself over the past three and a half years with meeting new friends and staff.

She will be remembered for her lollipops and sitting in her favorite chair next to the fireplace.

Plus the staff at Life Care who have been taking care of her for the past two months.

Dorothy leaves one sister, Gertrude Ramos of South Attleboro, and several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great great nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late John “Jackie” Wildgoose, Jr., and the sister of the late Richard Gibney, Jr., Kenneth Gibney, George Gibney, Lillian Viens and Margaret Schofield.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend VISITATION on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the CHEETHAM Funeral Home, 1012 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in St.

Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by interment at Mt.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to St.

Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St.

Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38015 would be appreciated.

CheethamFuneralHome.com