Dorothy "Dottie" A. (Douse) Reil

Mrs. Dorothy Reil (Dottie), age 91, of Moody, Maine passed away on August 6, 2025.  She was born September 20, 1933 in Surry, Maine to the late Nina and Eustace Douse. She was preceded in death by Cliff Reil (Chub), her husband for more than 50 years.

Dottie was a kind and welcoming person. Friends always knew they could pop in for a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a chat.  There are many who thought of her as a second mom, and still talk about how non- judgmental and kind she was. 

Dottie found joy in preparing meals and baking for friends and family. People always looked forward to having her baked beans at church suppers.  She had a knack for baking cream puffs and her blueberry cake and deviled eggs were family favorites.

Dottie really enjoyed family get-togethers and decorating for holidays. She especially loved it when her grandchildren were around. All the kids loved visiting their “Nannie.” 

Dottie is survived by her children, Kathy Ginsburg and husband Mitch, Lori Reil and husband Steve Ham, Kelly Reil and wife Marcia, and Lane Reil and wife Ellen. She will also be missed by grandchildren Emily Ginsburg, Sam Ginsburg and wife Emily, Allie Conyngham and husband Terry, Andrew LeDuc, Matt Reil and wife Makena, and Jake Reil in addition to her great grandchildren, Wylie, Margot, Sloane, Kinsley, and Ray.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Marginal Way Preservation in Ogunquit, Maine, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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