Dorothea (Donnelly) Spiro, 94, of Southborough passed away Thursday July 24th after a period of declining health.  Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Catharine (Hanna) Donnelly.  She was the wife of the late George J. Spiro who died in 1990.  Dot was a nurse with her last nursing position being for St. Mark's School of Southborough, where she loved hearing the creative rationale the students had for trying to get excused from class.  When she retired from nursing she was an active volunteer for the Southborough Library for several years.  To say Dot was an avid golfer would be a dramatic understatement.  She was a student of the game, a teacher of the game, but mainly a player.  She was a beloved member of Framingham Country Club, where she was 9 times the club champion.  She recorded 5 holes-in-one over 4 different golf courses, and multiple other tournament accomplishments and awards.

Dot is survived and loved by her brother Robert Donnelly of Taunton and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great/great nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours for family and friends will be held Thursday July 31st from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.  A private funeral and burial service will be held at a later date.