Dorothy E. Hedges, 90, of Whitney Ave., Hamden, passed away at the CT Hospice after a short illness. She was born in New Haven on May 20, 1917 to the late Stephen and Bertha Dorr Hedges. Dorothy was a loving and caring individual who will be missed terribly by her dear friend Robert Meyers of Derby. BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, in care of the private arrangements. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.