Dorothea L. (Fowler) Riley, 93, of Carver, formerly of Brockton, passed away on Thursday December 4, 2025.

Dorothea was born December 31, 1931 in Boston. She is the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Hogan) Fowler.

Dorothea and her husband Edward Riley raised their family and Brockton and had many happy years there. She was an animal lover at heart and cared so deeply for animals. The love was reciprocated, especially by many dogs. Dorothea enjoyed cooking for family and friends, dancing, and in her younger year’s roller skating.

Dorothea is survived by her loving husband Edward W. Riley. She is also survived by her three children; Paul Weese and his wife Janine of Thorton NH, Donald Weese and his wife Barbara of Tilton, NH, and Jeannine Sturge and her husband Mark of Halifax. She was the beloved grandmother to Donaold, Jennifer, Nicole, Zachary, Ethan, Brian and Alexandria, Alex, Stephanie, and Aimee. Dorothea is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her late husband Hayard Wayne Weese. As well as, her grandchild Eric Riley Neumeier.

Family and friends are invited to attend Dorothea’s visiting hours on Wednesday, December 10th from 9:30-10:30 AM with a funeral service to follow at 10:30 AM at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Private burial at a later date.