Dorothy May Raven 2
- Born: 20 Jun 1942, Bangor, ME 2
- Marriage (1): Rodney Ray Corson Sr. on 30 Jul 1960 in Knox, ME 1
- Marriage (3): Arnold Leroy Tracy on 17 Jul 1971
- Died: 18 Dec 2010, Waterville, ME at age 68
 FamilySearch ID: 2C19-QR4.
Events
• Census, 25 Apr 1950, Unity, ME. 3
• Graduation: Besse High School, Jun 1960, Albion, ME.
• Obituary: Morning Sentinel, 21 Dec 2010, Waterville, ME.
NORRIDGEWOCK -- Dorothy May (Raven) Tracy, 68, died on Dec. 18, 2010, in Waterville.
She was born in Waterville on June 20, 1942, the daughter of Herman B. and Zelma L. (Gardner) Raven, and educated in the schools of Albion and graduated in 1960. She was devoted to her late husband of over 40 years, Arnold Tracy, and spent her life giving to others. Arnold died in 2003.
She was a positive example to all in the faith community and was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, reading, animals and loving everyone around her.
She is survived by her daughter, Rosa Corson of Canton; three sons, Rodney R. Corson Jr. of Benton, Kevin S. Trask of Southington, Conn., and Shawn A. Tracy of Skowhegan; a brother, Kenneth Raven of Norridgewock; a sister Carol Bishop of Detroit, Maine; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a very special granddaughter, Tanya Corson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends wishing may make donations in her memory to the to Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901 or to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom St. Boston, MA 02114.
At Dorothy's request, there will be no funeral or visitation hours. Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
Dorothy married Rodney Ray Corson Sr. on 30 Jul 1960 in Knox, ME.1 The marriage ended in divorce in Jan 1964. (Rodney Ray Corson Sr. was born on 9 Jun 1940 in Athens, ME and died on 25 Jun 2005 in Skowhegan, ME.)
• Newspaper Article: Morning Sentinel, 3 Aug 1960, Waterville, ME.
Miss Dorothy May Raven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Raven of Albion, and Rodney Ray Corson, son of Mrs. Irene Corson of Skowhegan, were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday at Knox Center. The Rev. Pearl Blenis performed the single ring ceremony.
The bride was attired in a gown of white silk and satin with bow trim and she carried a bouquet of sweet peas and stephanotis.
Her maid of honor was Miss Patricia Faye Thompson of Albion. She wore a gown of pink chiffon with blue flower print and she carried a bouquet of red roses.
Kenneth A. Raven, Albion, brother of the bridegroom[sic: read "bride"], was best man.
Music was by Mrs. Blenis.
A reception was held at the home of the bride in the evening. Guests came from Bath, Bangor, Knox, Thorndike, Unity and Skowhegan.
The bride's mother was attired in a blue chiffon dress with rhinestone trim.
Mrs. Corson was graduated from Besse High School in the class of 1960. Mr. Corson attended Skowhegan schools and is employed by Norrwock Shoe Company.
The couple left on a wedding trip to Portland, the bride traveling in a silk print dress with corsage of red roses.
They are residing at Skowhegan for the present but plan to make their home at Mercer.
Dorothy next married Living
Dorothy next married Arnold Leroy Tracy on 17 Jul 1971. (Arnold Leroy Tracy was born on 21 Mar 1942 in Saint John, NB and died on 3 Jun 2003 in Unity, ME.)
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