Groton, VT- Dorothy Pierce Main, 98, formerly of Scott Highway, died at Woodridge Nursing Home, Berlin, VT on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Dot was born in Ryegate, VT on November 2, 1916, to Herbert and Beth (Renfrew) Pierce. She was a graduate of Woodsville High School and Plymouth State College. On May 7, 1938, she married Walter G. Spicer Main. For many years, Dot was an elementary and high school teacher and for a time she worked with special education students. Since 1939, Dot was a member of the Groton United Methodist Church where she served as organist, choir director, and belonged to the women s group. She was active in the town of Groton as a member of the Groton Historical Society, the Groton Library, and as the Auditor. She was a member of the IONA Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Bradford and served as the secretary. Along with Spicer, Dot enjoyed traveling, taking multiple trips to Arizona, Europe and a cruise in the Caribbean. For eight years they wintered in Sedona, AZ. She had a great love of antiques and for decorating her home to the time period. Dot was predeceased by her husband of nearly 70 years Walter Spicer Main on April 17, 2008 and her sister, Margaret Pierce Davidson. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Winter and husband, Owen of Barre, VT and Susan Page and husband Gordon of Cottonwood, AZ; a son, Jon P. Main of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Jon Winter, Melissa Mauro, and Steven Page; five great grandchildren, Dustyn, Logan, and Kaylin Thomas, Taylor Winter and Christian Page; two great great grandchildren, Piper Jean Thomas and Parker Thomas; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held later on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 1 PM in the Groton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Candace Ricker officiating. Burial will follow in Groton Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Groton United Methodist Church, PO Box 157, Groton, VT 05046.