Dorothe I. (Stierle) Wood 74 of South Yarmouth died Friday February 8, 2019 at The Terraces in Orleans, after fighting a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was the wife of the late Russell E. Wood who died in 2017. They had been married for 21 years.

Born in Ohringen, West Germany, Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margarite (Wiedebach) Stierle. As a young girl Dorothe was an avid gymnast, swimmer, and skier.

One of Dorothe’s proudest moments and achievements in her life was becoming a U.S. citizen, by hard work, dedication and learning a new language. She had a long distinguished career in the banking industry, including the former Cape Cod Bank & Trust Co.

Dorothe was an amazing German cook and baker. She enjoyed her Bass River Beach bowling league, gardening, bird watching, dancing, her Koi pond, shopping, watching the Patriots, and spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Wood is survived by two loving daughters, Tina Reynolds of Naples, FL, and Kellie Woodward of South Yarmouth; a son, David Smith of Harwich; three step-children, Linda Wood of Walpole, David Wood of Orleans and Kenneth Wood of Wrentham; and several nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She especially cherished spending time with her closest grandchildren, Brooke and Joey, who will forever remember her as “Oma” and “Monya” respectfully.

The Wood family would like to especially thank the Oncology and Radiology Department at Cape Cod Hospital, Dana Farber, and all of her family, friends, and neighbors for the love and support they showed throughout the years. Her strength, wisdom, and courage will be greatly missed, but remembered forever.

Funeral services will be private.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Davenport - Mugar Cancer Center, 27 Park St., Hyannis, MA 02601.

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