Bernardston , MA – Dorothy (Dottie) Benedetti, 76 of Bernardston MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 9th surrounded by her family. She was born in Greenfield on June 21, 1949 to Winifred and Phillip Payant. Raised by Winifred and step-father Adam Sobiech, she was the second oldest of 6 children. Dottie attended Greenfield schools, and graduated from Greenfield High School in 1967.
In 1969, Dottie married Robert Benedetti and the couple raised 3 children in their Greenfield home. Dottie was an avid ten pin bowler for 30 years, and was a past president of the Franklin County Women’s Bowling Association. She participated in many local, state, and national tournaments. Dottie also enjoyed crafts and craft shows, making jewelry, and other crafts to sell at local craft shows in her retirement. But her favorite hobby was her children and grandchildren. She was a fixture at their sporting events and school functions, and loved supporting all of their interests and activities. Dottie was also a strong supporter of local charities and service networks, volunteering her time to help others in need.
Dottie worked for Phoenix Insurance Company in Greenfield, taking early retirement in 2001 when the Greenfield office was closed. She then spent 10 years with Baystate Franklin Medical Center, retiring in 2011. After taking time for a career and raising a family, Dottie returned to school at Greenfield Community College and received her Associates degree in Liberal Arts in 2001 at the age of 51, majoring in Human Services.
Dottie was predeceased by her parents, her siblings: Anthony Sobiech, Rose (Jack) Luippold, and Kathleen Heig. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Robert Benedetti of Bernardston, sons: Robert Jr., of Bernardston and Michael (Sherri) of Greenfield, daughter Amy of Bernardston, sisters Mary (Michael) Sullivan of Hatfield MA and Margaret (James) Girard of South Yarmouth MA, grandchildren: Ashley (Joshua) and Tony Benedetti of Greenfield; Kyle (Marcy) and Jakob (Theresa) Conway of Greenfield; Mya, Nicholas, and Gianna Shattuck of Bernardston; and two great grandsons, Bryce and Henry Conway of Greenfield. She also leaves behind four nephews, James and Ryan Sullivan, and Adam and Patrick Luippold.
Funeral Services will be observed on Monday, June 22, 2026, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial to be observed from Blessed Trinity Parish, Holy Trinity Church,133 Main Street, Greenfield, MA @11:00AM. Rites of committal and interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Dottie’s family will receive guests from 9:00AM until 10:15AM, at the McCarthy Funeral Homes, 36 Bank Row, Greenfield, MA prior to the processional to the church. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations are suggested, to the Baystate Franklin Medical Center Oncology Department-Patient Needs Fund, or NELCWIT. The McCarthy Funeral Homes of Greenfield and Turners Falls, MA entrusted with Dottie’s care and arrangements. Expressions of remembrance maybe directed to Dottie’s Tribute Wall @ www.mccarthyfuneralhomes.com.
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