Dorothy (Dottie) Francoeur of Oak Bluffs died unexpectedly on Jan. 9. She was 79.

She and her wife, Pat Cooke, have lived on the Vineyard part time since 2001 and became full-time residents in 2021. Dottie and Pat met in New York and were together for 42 years. They married in Oak Bluffs in 2008.

She had her own property management business in New York, where she specialized in helping small properties with her practical experience, hands-on style, attention to detail, love of problem solving and ability to see both the big picture and the small. She was capable, reliable and responsive, and was respected by all she worked with. She was still working remotely with several clients at the time of her death.

Dottie was kind and loving, a warm, witty and insightful person with a straightforward style. She had high standards and strong opinions. She had

a wonderful sense of humor and a wonderful laugh.

She enjoyed DIY projects, long walks, taking care of the things she valued and, not surprisingly, even cleaning and ironing. Her sense of adventure

was reflected in her series of Vespa scooters. Her interests included photography, model trains, and puzzles.

She loved being a parishioner of the Church of St Francis of Assisi in New York. Over the years she and Pat enjoyed the company of several dogs, many cats and one lucky little white mouse.

She loved coffee enough that it deserves a mention. She and Pat were constant companions and best friends.

Dottie was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Florence Francoeur.

She leaves her wife, Pat Johnson Cooke of Oak Bluffs; her brother Roger Francoeur and his wife Lindasue of Florida; her sister in law Carol Borselle and her partner Glenn Andrews of Oak Bluffs; nephews Jay Borselle and his husband Christopher Dyer of Whitman, Christopher Borselle and his partner Brittney Coulombe of Oak Bluffs, and Scott Francoeur and his wife Shannon of Dania Beach, Fla.; nieces Dawn Ripple and her husband Kevin of Abilene, Tex., Debra Hollander and her husband Rob of McKinney, Tex. and Jill Myers and her husband Gary of Clarkson, Mich.; great-nephews Nathaniel Borselle and Jared Ripple; great-nieces Leona Borselle, Julianna Ripple, Janelle Ripple, Kylie Hollander, Keira Hollander, Stella Francoeur, Sierra Francoeur, Bailey Myers and Piper Myers.

She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 1829, Edgartown, MA 02539.

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