Dorothy (Connor) Wambach, 81, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Autumn Village surrounded by her family. Her husband, Larry Wambach, Sr., died in 1993. She leaves four daughters, Carol Evans with whom she resided along with her great-grandson Joseph and his mother Mary Lauria, Ann Dreyer, Denyse Moran and her husband Hugh, and Kim Ceccarini all of Worcester; two sons, James Wambach and his wife Robin and Larry Wambach, Jr., and his wife Kathy both of Worcester and a daughter-in-law, Deborah of Huachuca, AZ. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene Sullivan, Gladys Gervais, and Jean Gagnon; 1 brother, David Connor and his wife Kathy; two sisters-in-law, Roberta Connor and Claire Connor; one brother-in-law, David Wambach and his wife Pauline. She was predeceased by two sons, Sgt. First Class Steven Wambach, Sr., and Daniel Wambach; four brothers, John, William, Robert, and Harold Connor.

     Dorothy grew up in Worcester, daughter of Francis L. and Gladys (Turner) Connor. She devoted her time to being a mother, nana, and great-grandmother.

     Calling hours will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester between 5 and 7 pm on Thursday, May 16. The funeral service will be held at Nordgren’s at 12:30 pm on Friday, May 17. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Flowers may be sent.