Dorothy A. Senecal

Dorothy "Dot" Alberta (Hurd) Senecal, 101, of Northborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Roland Senecal, who died in 2002.

Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Edith (Stanton) Hurd, and was raised and educated in Cherry Valley, MA. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Senecal was employed as an office supervisor for Paul Revere Insurance and worked for many years in the food service industry. 

She enjoyed summers at the lake, backyard barbecues, babysitting grandchildren, and spending time with family. Notably, Dot was an avid and dedicated animal advocate, rescuing, and caring for many animals over the years.

Dorothy is survived by daughter Nadine "Tracy" Crowe, and husband Robert of Wrentham; son Gregg Senecal, and his wife Jayne of Shrewbury; grandson Scott, and his wife Soraia; grandson Richard, and his wife Lauren; granddaughter Ashleigh Crowe; granddaughter Amanda Ingram, and husband Jack; two great granddaughters, Emma and Evelyn. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Jean Senecal. 

She is also predeceased by her sister Marjorie Rabidou, and brother Ronald Hurd. 

Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, March 20, in the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton.  Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Upton.

A period of visitation will be held from 10 to 10:30 A.M. prior to the service in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to Notre Dame Hospice Care 555 Planation Street, Worcester, MA or Worcester Animal Rescue League 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA.