Family of the Late Dorothy Blodgett Donate Bench in Her Honor to Maplewood

From left, Karen Jenkins, Susan Marquart and her husband Stuart

CANTON – Following the passing of her mother, Dorothy Blodgett, Susan Marquart wanted to do something to give back to the staff at United Helpers Maplewood Campus, where her mother spent the final five years of her life.

Ms. Blodgett moved to Maplewood after showing signs of dementia, but what could have been a challenging time in her life, as well as the life of her children, was made easier by the love and care she received.

“When she first got here, she kind of still knew what was going on and they allowed her to continue being the woman she was,” Ms. Marquart said. “The care she received here was great.”

To give thanks to the staff, Mrs. Marquart donated an all-weather bench that now sits outside the entrance to the neighborhood where her mother lived. A plaque affixed to the bench reads, “In Loving Memory of Dorothy Blodgett.”

“This bench is for everyone, but it especially for the people on the North Wing. They did an amazing job with her and we really appreciate that,” she said. “Anytime we came in we saw that the staff was very caring and loving.  You can tell that they love being here and they know what they’re doing.”