So sooty you're hear of Dottie's passing. The Gardner Family lived across the road from us on Exchange Street. An amazing family. Prayers to you all

Sorry for your loss

Richard and family, My sincerest condolences. Dorothy was a lovely person and she will be missed.

So sad to hear that this special lady is no longer with us.
It was my Senior year in high school when I finally returned her Son's phone calls, she answered the phone "Is this Liz? This is Dottie McCauley, it is wonderful to hear from you!" She went on to explain that her son had been in an accident and she was hoping I could lift his spirits. My first impression, what a wonderful mother! Once graced with her presence it is hard to have anything other than fond and warm memories of Dottie. We were both going to Art schools around the same time and bonded over being creatives. She mentored me as an artist and paid me to shoot my first wedding. She was one of my biggest supports while attending school. After school, we joined art shows together. When I placed 3rd in 3 different categories and saw myself as a failure, she beamed with pride and encouraged me as only a fellow artist could. She was also an extraordinary artist whose work I admired.
I could go on and on about Dottie and her wonderful family and legacy. She was one of the biggest loves, I have met! Her beautiful smile and an infectious laugh that lit up a room. Every role she filled in this life was full of loyalty, laughter, love, and humor. I will truly miss random calling or stopping by the yellow home and be greeted with her warmth and conversation. My sincere condolences to Garden and McCauley Families on this incredible loss. Sending you all love and peace during this difficult time.

Matt and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Richard and Family, Brian and I were very sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. We've been neighbors for 25 years and we will miss seeing her and watching her work so diligently on her beautiful garden. Our sincere condolences go out to her whole family.

Anne Marie, Sally, the Kennedy Family and McCauley family my deepest sympathy. Dottie was an amazing neighbor and citizen of Rockland for many years, she will be missed. Laurie Dupont

Dear Anne Marie, I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. I know how much you loved her. It must have been even more difficult at this time of isolation when we need each other the most. You, and she, will be in my prayers. with love, Ellen Dewey

I worked with Dottie when she was on the school committee. A warm hardworking person. Sorry for your loss

I am so sorry for your loss Annemarie. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love Brenda Rich, co-worker.

Paul & Family. So sorry for Your loss.May She Rest In Peace

Peter I am so sorry to hear about your sister my condolences go out to all the family growing up in Rockland everybody knew the your family , back in the day everybody had big families I will always cherish the memories I'm sending prayers to all of you at this time of sadness .

"To the family of Dottie (as I knew her as well as my family) My deepest condolences.I had known Dottie when her and her family lived next door to us on Liberty St. in Rockland, until the Gardners moved to Exchange St. This was many many years ago. I remember her as the oldest of many sisters. If I am wrong I apologize, wasn't she a lead majorette in the Holy Family Drum and Bugle corps. Always smiling and watching out for her younger sisters." Russ Franzen on behalf of the Franzen Family Pembroke, Ma. May 03, 2020 02359

My thoughts are prayers are with the entire Gardner Family. Dottie was a great student and a solid School Committee member who always advocated for the students enrolled in the Rockland Public Schools.

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Gardner and McCauley family. May God give you peace and comfort. Angela Nota

Our deep and sincere condolences to Rich and his family.
Rest In Peace Dottie.

Dear Richard and Elaine,
And Family, I just woke up and moments ago my wife found Dottie's notice on line. I'm in shock and so truly and deeply saddened at Dottie's passing. One of the highlights of my professorship at Suffolk University was finding and bringing Dottie to my students in my Advanced Illustration Course.We co-taught the Botanical Illustration Project. Year after year my students, and I, fell under her enchantment of her charm, grace, intelligence, talent and love of her art! Knowing her and having her at the university was one of the highlights of my academic year! Everyear with the return of Spring, we looked forward to Dottie's return. I cherish the award winning Botanical Painting of Pears that is in our home. My wife and I will see her in every Spring Bloom and hear her laughter! I offer my deepest condolences to you both and your entire family.
Kindly, Wallace Marosek

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. She leaves us all with fond and loving memories of her life lived with joy, laughter and optimistim.

To the Gardner and McCauley families, I am so sorry for the loss of such a special person. I hope that you find comfort in the memories you have, and that Dottie is now reunited with Mr. and Mrs. Gardner. May she rest in peace.

Michelle, Maria, and family, May Dottie's Sweet Soul Rest In Peace. Please know that both of you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your Mother was an inspiration to all in her zest for life. Her strength in recent years has been admirable. Her legacy of her loving family is proof of just how special and amazing your Mother is.

Rest in Peace Dottie. Sending strength, love and prayers to the entire McCauley Family. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless you Dorothy. We will miss you so.

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. I did not know Dottie, but every Saturday at Holy Family Church at the 4 PM I would see your parents always together and your mother had a big smile.
She would always say hi to people passing her leaving the church and would say a comment if she like what you were wearing or looked. Again I am so sorry .

A sweeter soul never walked the face of this earth. Always positive, always complimentary, always lit up the room with her radiant smile and infectious laughter. You are forever dear to me and my family and you live on through your amazing family whom I also adore. Rest in peace dear lady, you are so lovingly remembered.

Sending love and peace to all of the Gardner and McCauley family. Steve, Maria and Elaine, my thoughts are with you all in this very difficult time. May Dottie rest in peace.

To all the McCauleys and Gardners, I'm so sorry for the loss of Dottie. She was a lovely person, a gifted artist, and a treat to be around. I'll miss her telling grand stories about all her grand-children!! Sending prayers and a big hug xo Michael Whitehead, Toronto, Canada

Deepest sympathy to the McCauley and Gardner family . The George fmaily

I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. McCauley. I'll always remember seeing her out in the garden and working around the yard.

Richard and family, I am so sorry for this horrible loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

May Dorothy rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in cherished memories. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dottie had a fashion of constructing the most beautiful things from the simplest elements. As nature is the expression of God's thought, so art was the expression of Dottie's thought. The more closely her botanical art was patterned after nature in it's simplicity of design, the more beautiful were her creations. Dorothy was beautiful in every word and courageous in every act. And her life's most beautiful creation is her wonderful children, grandchildren and marriage to my brother Richard. May the good Lord bless and keep you Dottie, until all of us meet again. Love...George and Janet

Dottie was a friend, coworker, and classmate of RHS Class of 1965. Her beautiful smile and sunny personality will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to her family. May you Rest In Peace, my friend.

Rich, Michelle and family- I'm so sorry for the loss of your loving and devoted mother. My heart and thoughts are with you all. God bless xo

So sad to lose someone who so secial in very many lives..Sincere condolonces to all the Familyy especially Annmarie..