Dorothy "Dot" Braman

Dorothy M. “Dot” (Baceski) Braman, 78, of N. Hatfield, passed away on Saturday, December 14th at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving daughter and family. She was born in Northampton on August 7, 1946, to the late Frank and Anna (Burek) Baceski. She was educated in Hatfield and was a graduate of Smith Academy class of 1964. Dot worked many dedicated years at Webber & Grinnell as an Insurance Agent. Over the years her role would develop into the office mother in which she took pride in caring for those around her. Dot spent a great deal of time at Wyckoff Country Club where she enjoyed spending time with her family and making lifelong friendships with many of the patrons and the Wyckoff family. She especially treasured her time on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire with Hugh and family, it was there that they would make beautiful memories they would forever cherish. She took great pride in her grandchildren and was an active participant in every aspect of their lives. She was a devout Christian, and a communicant of Our Lady of Grace in Hatfield, and she also spent time at the First Congregational Church in Hatfield, where her companion Hugh Massey was a member. She is survived by her loving daughter, Amy Braman of Easthampton, her grandson, Kyle Kirkland of Holyoke, her granddaughter, Skylar Kirkland of Greenfield, her sister, Phyllis Wilkes of Hatfield, nephews’ Jeffrey Wilkes and his wife Meg of Wrentham, Donald Wilkes and partner Kim of N. Andover, David Wilkes and his wife Nancy of Amherst, NH, several great-nieces and nephews, Hugh’s family, his sons William and his wife Danielle of Harwich, Robert Massey of Las Vegas, and his sister Elaine Massey-Bean and her husband Ray of Scituate. Besides her parents Frank and Anna, she was predeceased by her best friend and companion, Hugh Massey, who passed away May 30, 2024, her infant brother, Francis Baceski, her brother-in-law, William Wilkes, and Hugh’s daughter, Barbara Massey. Calling Hours will be Friday December 27, 2024, FROM 4-6 PM at the DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME, 120 DAMON RD., NORTHAMPTON. Funeral Mass will be Saturday December 28, 2024, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hatfield. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org. For more information, or to leave the family a personal condolence please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy "Dot" Braman

August 7, 1946 - December 14, 2024