March 25, 2020
Saltmarsh, Dorothy H.
Dorothy H. (Whitehouse) Saltmarsh, a 72 year resident of Westwood, passed away March 24, 2020 at the Bear Mountain Nursing Home in Andover, Massachusetts at the age 97. Dorothy was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1922, and was the loving daughter of John and Emily (Battey) Whitehouse. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in education at Boston University and taught science at Westwood High School. Dorothy was always proud that she learned to fly an airplane in the 1940’s before she leaned to drive a car and was a member of a flying club at Norwood Airport. It was there that she met her husband, the late Hazen J. Saltmarsh who passed away in January of 2020. They had been married for 72 years. She was the dear mother of Dean and his wife Rochelle, and Eric and his wife Lorena. Loving grandmother of Hillary, Brooke, Sam, and Kimberly Saltmarsh. Sister of the late Faith Parker, Harold, Gerald, and Ronald Whitehouse. Burial will be private at New Westwood Cemetery. Services for Dorothy are being planned for the summer. Please check back for updated service information.
Comments(19)
I don’t know you I’m so sorry to hear about your mother passing she is now resting in peace
May god be with you and your family you are all in my prays always remember the good times You had with her
I remember Mrs Saltmarsh with great fondness and am saddened to hear of her passing. Her love of teaching was evident and I can honestly say she was one of the best! How lucky I was to have her in Freshman biology! Sending my sincere condolences to all who knew and loved her.
Rick and Dean, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful person, teacher and neighbor. Sorry I missed your Dad’s notice. I hope you and families are well and safe. Dave Brawley
Dottie and Salty were wonderful neighbors. I don’t think I’ve ever known two more independent, intelligent and lovely people- and a beautiful couple. Dean and Rick, when my boys would take the trash barrels in/out, your Mom would insist that, as she was able, she would do it herself- “had to” she’d kindly say. I so enjoyed our chats- she was full of energy and optimism and she was very proud of you both. I am so sorry for your loss and take solace in knowing that hers was a life well lived. Jen Maggiacomo
We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Saltmarsh, and Mr. Saltmarsh, too. They were both very nice to us. We didn’t know Mrs. Saltmarsh was a science teacher at the high school or that she was a pilot. She must have been one of the only women pilots, paving the way. We’re grateful to have known her, and Mr. Saltmarsh. David and Michael Maggiacomo
Mrs. Saltmarsh was such a kind, caring person. I remember when I was a sophomore at Westwood High, during February school vacation, when my father was in the final stages of pancreatic cancer, she took me to the Ice Capades to get me out of the house and away from the suffering for one afternoon. I always remembered her great kindness and compassion. I am so sorry for your loss. What a magnificent person she was!
My condolences to the Saltmarsh family, I had Mrs Saltmarsh for a Science teacher when l was at Westwood High class os 76 one of my favorite teachers.
I had Mrs. Saltmarsh for science and never knew that she was such an accomplished woman. I also realize only now why she was so excited for me when I was accepted to the Air Force Academy. My condolences to the famlly.
I remember being in Mrs. Saltmarsh’s class when the Challenger exploded. Her kindness and compassion helped many of her students through that difficult time. I have always remembered her for that. My sincerest condolences to her family.
wonderful teacher and all around nice person!
She will be missed, but sure mentored many students during her career
Mrs. Saltmarsh was my biology teacher in sophomore year. She was a great teacher and had a great rapport with her students and had a great personality
MY condolences to her family.
Sorry for your loss. Mrs Saltmarsh was a teacher of mine my freshman year. She was my homeroom teacher for all four years of high school. She was such a nice lady and joked around with us during homeroom. She was always willing to look the other way when we arrived to school a few minutes late which an irresponsible high school kid could really appreciate. It was great to read about the full life and accomplishments she obtained!
Michael Foxx
One of the nicest and kindest teachers to ever grace the halls of Westwood High School. She was a very gracious person.
The mention of her name is a blessing.
Mrs Saltmarsh was my hometown teacher in high school. One year, when the room was half heartedly saluting the flag, she talked about what becoming a citizen meant to her and to others who come to US. Forty plus years later, I see her in front of the class and remember every time. A nice reminder to cherish what we have received so freely from others.
My condolences to the family
I was a student of Mrs Saltmarsh at WHS. Very nice lady and a great teacher. God Bless her family.
I am a graduate 1974. I remember Mrs Saltmarsh always with her hair up and a smile on her face! I did not have her as a teacher but my home room was next to hers . Very sweet woman.
My condolences to her family.
I was researching my father’s life this evening. He (Anthony J. Cappelano), passed away in 2004 but in searching the locations of his life this week (10/26/20), I was drawn to Raytheon in Wayland. It’s gone now but I remembered while researching that he worked for a guy named “Salty” Saltmarsh because the name struck this, then 1970, seven year old. He conjured up imaginings of pirates when Dad would mention your father discussing what was new at work with Mom, at our dinner table. Thanks to the internet, I had the opportunity to learn more about your dad.This led me to discover your mom and her remarkable life, and learn of all of you, too. To me, being able to build that single fascinating name my dad would say, into a real man and his remarkable wife and his real children and grand children; is what makes the human experience so great. Letting you know how moved I am to have learned of each of you and of having been an extra at the back of the extraordinary pageant which was, is and always will be your family’s life is the best way I know to salute your mom and dad as the positive influence and effect they were in this world and torededicate their memory as abrilliant patch in the lovingly stitched memories of my own family’s quilt. Thank you all, my own family’s condolences and God bless and keep all of you and especially your folks for the kindness and care that touched so many. John Cappelano, Madeira Beach, FL
I was deeply saddened to hear of Aunt Dot’s passing. I have many wonderful childhood memories of time spent on Carroll Ave. I will never forget the day Aunt Dot received word she would be teaching at Westwood High. We twirled with joy around the living room. My deepest condolences to Dean and Rick and their families. Aunt Dot always spoke so glowingly of her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.