Dorothy L. Ference

May 6, 2019

Dorothy L. Ference, 95, formerly of Woodstock Valley, CT, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Meadowbrook of Granby. She was born in Lloydell, PA, daughter of the late John and Barbara (Pulich) Slovick. Dorothy worked in housekeeping at Hilldale Convalescent Home for many years. She greatly enjoyed oil painting, going to the casinos, planting flowers, and her Campbell kids memorabilia collection. Dorothy is survived by her life partner, Jacob Studniary; her three children, Kenneth Ference and his wife Dori, Michael Ference and his wife Barbara, and Darleen Plourde and her husband Wayland; four grandchildren, Phillip and his wife Bianca, Jessica, David and his wife Karry and John; two great grandchildren, Madeline and Jeremy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her twelve siblings. Her family would like to thank the staff at Meadowbrook of Granby for their compassionate care of a feisty 95 year old. A calling hour will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019 from 10 AM to 11 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow in St. Philip Cemetery, Ashford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com