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Dotten, Marion Ruth – 94, North Wallace, passed away April 11, 2024, at East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash. Born in Wallace, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Fannie (McKim-Layton) Wrathall. Marion had attended the Wallace School, Oxford High School and the Provincial Normal College, Truro. She married James A. Dotten, November 28, 1951. She taught school in North Wallace, worked at MacLean's and Oxford Frozen Foods, Beaton's Nursing Home as an aid, at the Sunset Community (15 years) and did home care for several people Marion was a very active community member and volunteer for over 60 years. She taught Sunday School in Fox Harbour, was a member of the Home & School, a Girl Guide and Brownie leader and Area Commissioner; helped organize and served as president of the Wallace & Area Museum for 10 years and then served as a board member; she was a member and elder of St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church, Wallace; vice president and life member of St. Matthew's Atlantic Mission Society; member of the Truro-Wallace Presbyterial and had served as secretary; organized and worked at Highland Dancing (with Karen Stevens) for July 1 celebrations in Pugwash for several years; member of the Wallace Legion Auxiliary and later the Pugwash Legion Auxiliary where she held several office's and worked bingo; member of Silver Spray Rebekah Lodge #1 for 48 years, going through all chairs several times as well as serving as District Deputy President District 11B.; member of the Sunrise  Quilt Guild; former president and secretary for the Seniors Association of Cumberland County; volunteer at the local food bank and canvasser for the Red Cross and Heart & Stroke Foundation. Mom volunteered extensively in the community, especially for St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church and the Wallace Museum. Big events were the fall bazaar at the Wallace Hall, and the Strawberry Church supper. Family and friends would accompany Mom on excursions to music concerts near and far, which included a variety of musical genres. Her favorite hobbies and activities included sewing, knitting, quilting for family or donating, rug hooking, reading, card parties, bingo, cross country skiing, and walking. Mom also enjoyed trying her hand at various crafts, especially Christmas themed. Late summer was always spent putting up preserves, which were generously donated to all the family. For holidays, birthdays, and barbeques Mom hosted many large family meals. Her pies, rolls, and stuffing were always a favorite. If the weather cooperated, we would gather around an evening bonfire. When we were young a summertime favorite was having a clam bake or wiener roast on our beach. Mom's door was always open for family and friends, tea and a snack always offered. The grandchildren and great grandchildren had a special place in Mom's heart and home. She will be sadly, missed by her children, Carol (Kenneth) Thompson, Fox Harbour, Darlene Holt, North Wallace, Eric (Carol) Dotten, Lantz, Jackie Robertson, Brule, Lorna (Jim) Lawless, Mineville; grandchildren, Walter Dotten, Alberta, Jason Dotten, Port Howe, Chris (Tracy) Wells, Old Barns, Daniel (Kim) Holt, Millbrook, Ont., Missy Holt, Victoria, B.C., Joe (Tara) Dotten, Middle Sackville, Ben Dotten, Fairview, Michael Robertson, Halifax. Patrick Robertson, Halifax, Aaron (Katelyn) Lawless, Dartmouth, Katherine Lawless (Luke Briand), Mineville; great-grandchildren, Oliva Dotten, Maverick Dotten, Zoe Wells, Ava Wells, James Wells, Declan Holt, Charlie Ivanic, Joshua Dotten, Anisley Lawless, Reese Lawless, Brody Briand, Bethany Briand. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, James A. Dotten, sons, James Layton and Warren Adrian, both in infancy, Alex Dotten; grandchildren, Joshua and Katlin Dotten; brother, Lindsay Wrathall; sister-in-law, Evelyn (Foster) Wrathall; sister, Eleanor (Wrathall) Smith; brother-in-law, Hazen Smith; sister, Margaret Wrathall; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. at Mundle's Funeral Home, Pugwash, where a Rebekah Lodge Service will be held at 1:45 pm (all are welcome to attend). The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday, April 21, at St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church, Wallace, with a reception to follow in the church. Private burial in the Dotten Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church or the Lung Association of Nova Scotia.