Friday, January 1, 2010

what is my full name and was I named for someone?

My full name right now is Dorothy Anne Walker.. My maiden name was Gagnon. I also went by the name of Graves for 9 years. I was named after my Mom.. but she never used my name.. Her name was Dorothy Viola Gagnon, but during her teens everyone called her Viola, so she went along with that.. You can imagine my surprise when I saw it on her legal documents, and we had quite a conversation about it.. Back then nicknames really stuck..

2 comments:

  1. Hey there Dot! yes, it's me Sue, Amy's mom.
    I'm doin ok, hangin in there. how bout you? what are you up to these days?

    wow i can imagine your shock when you found out your mothers real name! wow!

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  2. Sooo good to hear from you again, Sue! I am doing good. Moved to Syracuse,NY a few years ago. I miss the rest of my family and friends back in Mass. but I really do like the area here. There is so much to see and do, but with all the snow, this year, I am going to be fighting off cabin fever, I'm afraid.. How about yourself.. what you been up to?
    I am really enjoying this so far, it's so interesting to hear everyone's story and getting to know them better...

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