Dora G. (Spinney) Little
July 9, 1946 — March 2, 2021
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Dora G. (Spinney) Little
Dora was born in Everett on July 9, 1946, one of ten children of the late Eldred Spinney and Gladys (Ryder) Spinney. She was raised in Everett where she graduated from Everett High School. Dora was married to Medford native, John J. Little on October 11, 1971 and they settled in Everett to raise a family.
With longtime family connections to Nova Scotia, Dora had a strong pull and deep appreciation for Nova Scotia. Along with her ten siblings, she took great joy in returning to her roots to visit family in Nova Scotia and enjoy the natural beauty of the land. At home in Everett, Dora enjoyed baking, especially her well-loved cakes that she made for nearly every family wedding. She was also a longtime collector of Annalee Dolls. A devout woman, Dora was a very active member of the Cliftondale Church of the Nazarene, and previously the Melrose Church of the Nazarene.
A caring and strong woman, Dora was the backbone of her family. With simple needs, she always put others first and was always thinking about her family. She was a loving and supportive wife, selfless mother, and very proud grandmother. She will be deeply missed, but always lovingly remembered.
Dora was the beloved wife of the late John J. Little with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Devoted mother of John Jay Little of Claremont, NH, Richard E. Little of Everett, and the late Donna Dutton. Proud grandmother of Piper M. Little. Devoted sister of Florence Nickerson of Nova Scotia, Martha Marsch of Hudson, NH, and the late Ivan Spinney, Lawrence "Butch" Spinney, Edith Spinney, Harry Spinney, Joyce Clinton, Ernest Spinney, and Donald Spinney. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great-great nieces & nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Monday, March 8 from 8:30-10:30am, before leaving in procession to the Cliftondale Church of the Nazarene, 60 Essex St., Saugus for her Funeral Service at 11am. All attendees are respectfully asked to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
Dora's Funeral Service will be livestreamed, please use the following link to view the service https://my.gather.app/remember/dora-little.
In honor of Dora's granddaughter, Piper, please consider a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org, 220 North Main St., #104, Natick, MA 01760. For directions, or online tribute visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com
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Monday, March 8, 2021
8:30 - 10:30 am
Robinson Funeral Home
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Monday, March 8, 2021
Starts at 11:00 am
Cliftondale Church of the Nazarene
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