Dorothy M. "Candi" Sieswerda
August 22, 1946 — March 12, 2017
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Dorothy M. "Candi" Sieswerda
Dorothy was born in Boston on August 22, 1946, one of three children of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Hughes) Hilton. Raised in East Boston, she attended E. Boston High School, and began working at National Car Rental. While at work, she met her best friend and future husband of 51 years, Paul Sieswerda. They were married on November 5, 1965 and settled in Malden to raise a family of two boys.
Dorothy, known to all as "Candi," worked while also embracing life as a hockey mom and serving as the moral compass for her two young sons. She was proud to provide sound ethics and values, and a loving home for her family. After the boys had grown, Candi and Paul moved to Staten Island, NY in 1988. They settled into a new home together, making the best of a new adventure, and Candi assimilated herself into the community and a new job as an Office Manager in a mid-town Manhattan law firm.
Born with an open heart and clever wit, Candi's life was characterized by her outgoing nature, and her ability to make friends. Always sociable, she had a smile and a chat for everyone she met, whether at home in the Bay Street Landing community, or at a conference of Paul's in Europe. Candi never said no to a party, and was quite often the last to leave. She shared a love for life with friends across the world, and centered her life around good times with good people.
Candi was a supportive, loving wife who was happiest spending time with her family. Together, Candi and Paul enjoyed yearly conferences around Europe, but had just as much fun together on smaller excursions around the Northeast. Her support of Paul's work in the aquarium field went so far as to raise a baby seal in their bathtub at their home in Malden. She cherished being with family for the Christmas season, and stayed strong through illness to see and visit with her grandchildren. Candi will be lovingly remembered for her love of family, friends, and her sound moral guidance for all.
Candi was the beloved wife of Paul L. Sieswerda with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Paul J. Sieswerda and his wife Lindsay of Malden, and Jeffrey S. Sieswerda and his wife Jana of Sherborn. Dear sister of Maureen Flammia and her husband Anthony of Melrose, and the late Francis Hilton. Cherished grandmother of Canon and Emory Sieswerda. Caring aunt of Elizabeth Rosato and her husband Thomas of Barrington, RI. Also survived by several aunts, cousins, and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather in honor of Candi's life for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Saturday, March 18 from 1-4pm. Gifts in memory of Candi may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Saturday, March 18, 2017
1:00 - 4:00 pm
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