Dorothy "Tootie" Schwartz

WORCESTER: Dorothy M. “Tootie” Schwartz, 83, of Worcester, died peacefully Friday, October 30, at Trinity Nursing & Rehab Center in Worcester surrounded by her family. She leaves her devoted husband of 63 years, David E. Schwartz; her son, Stephen F. Schwartz of Scottsdale, Arizona; her daughter, Donna M.Grech and her husband, Steven, of Chatsworth, California; her grandchildren, Theodore and Katherine Schwartz and Olivia Grech; her brother, Theodore Paulauskas and his wife, Louise, of Southport, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, David S. Schwartz.Tootie began her career as a hairdresser before joining Millbrook Distributors, where she helped grow and lead the company’s customer service department. Later, she enjoyed bartending for her friends at Heritage Country Club in Charlton and for her cousin at Hillcrest Golf Course in Leicester. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Theodore and Mary (Stonis) Paulauskas. She grew up in Leicester as an original Cherry Valley girl, attending St. Joseph Elementary School and later graduating from St. Peter-Marian High School. Throughout her life, she treasured the many friendships she made along the way, many of which lasted a lifetime. Tootie could strike up a conversation with just about anyone and had a wonderful way of turning those conversations into friendships.Tootie was the heart of her family and made it her mission to ensure everyone had what they needed. She stayed closely connected to her children through daily phone calls, no matter where they were or what they were doing, always ready to offer advice, guidance, or simply check in. She took great pride in her home and yard and made certain everything was always just so. An avid golfer, Tootie proudly recorded a hole-in-one and played for many years in the former Leicester Ladies Golf League at Leicester Country Club. Above all,Tootie will be remembered for her devotion to her husband and family, the friendships she cherished, and her unmistakable ability to make a friend wherever she went. Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd. from 4 to 6p.m. in the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to dana-farber.org.