Dorothy L. (Reilly) McDavitt

82, of Bonnet Shores, Narragansett and Middletown, NJ, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 63 years of Gerard J. McDavitt, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Anna V. (McKenna) Reilly.

Dorothy grew up in Providence and was a graduate of Elmhurst Academy where she attended from 1st to 12th grade. She was also a graduate of Katherine Gibbs Business School.

Besides her husband, she leaves her children, Gerard Jr., Sharon, James, Mary Ellen, William and Timothy. She was predeceased by her son Thomas. She also leaves her nieces, Donna Gunning, Margaret Habel and Kathleen Jeffrey and her nephew T.J. Reilly, III. She also leaves 13 grandchildren as well as her sister-in-law Dorothea Reilly Walsh. She was the sister of the late Evelyn Gunning and Thomas J. Reilly, Jr.

The family also wants to acknowledge the kind and supportive care of Becky, Claire and Peg.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Rd., Kingston, followed by interment at St. Francis Cemetery in Wakefield.

Visiting hours are Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory-SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Rd. (Rt.1A), Narragansett.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Christian Brothers, 632 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882 or a charity of choice in her memory.