Dorothy Whiting Ford - Roberson Funeral Home

Dorothy "Dot" Whiting Ford

September 20, 1925 - December 16, 2020

A private memorial service and interment will be held at a later date in Belmont.

Dorothy Whiting Ford, 95, of Punta Gorda, Florida, died peacefully Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Harbour Terrace, Port Charlotte, Florida.
“Dot” was born September 20, 1925 in Cambridge, Mass. to the late Richard and Ethel (Sprunt) Whiting. She grew up in Belmont, Mass, attended Bradford Jr College and graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Virginia in 1947. She married George “Eddie ” Egan in 1949 in Belmont. They were both very active together in the community.
She and her husband moved to Punta Gorda in 1975 when Ed retired from The Bulova Watch Co. They were members of the Isles Yacht Club and the Burnt Store Golf Club. She played tennis until 86 years old and was an avid bridge player. She loved entertaining and giving parties for family and friends. At her 90th birthday party in Newport, RI she recited Casey at the Bat from memory to her family. She spoke to her family daily and loved following her family’s lives and scrapbooked about each of them.
She is survived by her loving family; a daughter, Gail (Don) Niermeyer of Naperville, Il.; two sons, James (Lucinda) Egan of Newport, R.I. and Robert (Louise) Egan of Jackson Heights, N.Y.; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward in 1981 and her second husband, Charles B. Ford who died in 2005.
A private memorial service and interment will be held at a later date in Belmont.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in her honor to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34238 or at www.tidewellfoundation.org.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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A private memorial service and interment will be held at a later date in Belmont.

Dorothy Whiting Ford, 95, of Punta Gorda, Florida, died peacefully Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Harbour Terrace, Port Charlotte, Florida. “Dot” was born September 20, 1925 in Cambridge, Mass. to the late Richard and Ethel (Sprunt) Whiting. She grew up in Belmont, Mass, attended Bradford Jr College and graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Virginia in 1947. She married George “Eddie ”…

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The Ogilby family sends the sincerest condolences on the passing of Dot Egan who was a close friend of our mom Lydia. Very deepest sympathy, Henry and all the family

Gail, As a child, I can remember always feeling very "comfortable" being around your mom. And, as an adult, upon being with her that night in KPT, I remember thinking that even at her age, she still hadn't lost her a"cool". Mom and Dad were "taken" by her charms, too.They were so fond of your parents and always thought of them as being a whole lot of FUN. (And, I might add that the apple didn't fall far from the tree!). I like to picture the 4 of them partying on in heaven. Love ya, kiddo!

I loved Dot. She was a friend, a confident and a teacher. She reminded me of my own grandmother who relished life. When Helene and I visited her, she would always talk about her 3 precious children and grandchildren and all their accomplishments. She was so very, very proud of all of you. I wish all of you more love, more faith. Sandy

Your mom was a truly a lovely lady. I know you will miss her dearly. She enjoyed and had a wonderful life with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. You made her feel so special. May you find comfort knowing she is now with loved ones who too missed her dearly. My sincere and deepest condolences.

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Miss you so much Mom. So proud of the life you led. You raised me to face every day with strength. You never tired of any of our lives. We all talked to you everyday. How will we fill those spaces? But you are joined in heaven with our Dad. And that is the best happiness. Love you

I'm sadden to know Dot has left this earth. She was a wonderful person, warm and inviting. When my husband and I join IYC in 2004 she was so welcoming. There was no age difference in our becoming friends. We would always greet each other at the Club and I never missed stopping to talk to her. When she moved to Southport, I had several lady friends who moved there. I would be so happy to stop and talk to her there. My sincere sympathy to the family. Dot was a wonderful women.

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