Dorothy Mary Shute

Dorothy Mary Shute, age 89 of Cambrian Assisted Living in Tecumseh, Michigan and formerly of Livonia Michigan, passed away on April 15, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of Richard T Shute (deceased) and mother to her children Michael (Brenda) Shute, Gail Shute, Kathleen (Fred) Scott and Susan (Michael) Wothke.  Dorothy was the proud Grandmother of 12 grandchildren, and GiGi to 16 great-grandchildren with one more due in July.  Dorothy was born in Lawrence, MA on June 8, 1928 to John and Mary (Poole) Mulcahy, their only child.  She fell in love and married Richard Shute in 1946.  Richard’s work moved the family from Massachusetts to Michigan in 1953 where they stayed and raised their four children.  Theirs was a beautiful love story cut short with Richard’s passing in 1988.  Dorothy filled her life with family, her dogs and friends and loved to travel.  She enjoyed modeling historical clothing with the Questers and outings with her church groups at Ward Presbyterian Church.  In addition to her husband, Richard, she was preceded in death by granddaughter Danielle Shute.  The family will be receiving friends at a memorial service on Saturday April 28th at Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168.  Visitation at 11 am with services at 12 noon.  Luncheon to follow at the church.  In lieu of flowers or gifts the family respectfully asks for donations to the Humane Society, an organization very dear to her heart.

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