Dorothy H. Shapiro, of Avon and formerly of West Hartford, passed away peacefully on Friday (February 11, 2011). Born in Hartford, the daughter of the late Abraham and Fanny Novarr Shapiro, Dorothy was a retired manager at the Travelers Insurance Company, having been employed for 46 years. She is survived by her sister-in-law Elynore R. Shapiro, two beloved nephews, Scott B. Shapiro and Leigh H. Shapiro, 10 great nieces and nephews, and three great great nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Harold M. Shapiro, sister Eleanor Shapiro, and nephew Mitchell M. Shapiro, and was a devoted daughter and sister. Funeral services will be Monday (February 14) at 11 a.m. at Beth Jacob Society Cemetery, West Hartford. The family will receive relatives and friends following the burial at 28 Miamis Rd., West Hartford. Memorial donations may be made at the charity of the donors choice. For further information, directions, or to sign the guestbook, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.