Dorothy Ruth Demaintenon

Franklin, NC - Dorothy Ruth deMaintenon, age 85 of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in a local nursing center. Born in Onondaga Co., NY she was the daughter of the late Theodore A. and Dorothy Eppler Mayer. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Philip deMaintenon. Dorothy was a homemaker; a graduate of Powelson Business Institute; loved needle work, painting, reading, flowers and doing ceramics. She was of the Lutheran faith.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Ann MacEwen and husband, Matthew of Glastonbury, CT and Marta J. deMaintenon of Hilo, HI and one son, Dean A. deMaintenon and wife, Shelley of Wapato, WA. Five grandchildren, Megan Tracey, Rebecca MacEwen, Emily MacEwen, Frances Samuel deMaintenon and wife Jodie and Madeline J. Mora and husband Sylvester and 3 great grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held Monday, August 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.