Dorothy McFadyen
October 28, 1935 ~ April 21, 2026
Born in:
Boston, MA
Resided in:
Mc Lean, VA
Dorothy May McFadyen (Flint) passed away peacefully with her family on April 21, 2026 after a brief time in the hospital. Born on October 28, 1935 in Boston, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of Lloyd and Winifred Flint.
Dorothy earned two master’s degrees in Biology. She met Jack McFadyen, Ph.D. at a dance at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and danced through 60 years of marriage, building a beautiful family and a lifetime of memories in New York, Venezuela and Virginia.
Focusing early on radiation biology, Dorothy then raised two sons and took on other roles. Beyond her professional life, she was a passionate volunteer. For many years, she volunteered in The Hospitality and Information Service (THIS), supporting spouses of diplomats. She enjoyed classical music, and with Jack was active backstage in community theater around the DC area. Lovers of travel and different cultures, Dorothy and Jack traveled to 6 continents.
Those who knew Dorothy will remember her sprightly conversations, sense of humor, positive attitude and sparkly blue eyes. She had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome and valued. Celebrating her 90th birthday, she reminisced about a wonderful life full of love, friends and family.
Dorothy is survived by her loving spouse, Jack, and two sons, Tom (wife Francianne) in McLean, VA and Dan (wife Bronwyn), in Melbourne, Australia, and her grandchildren, Zoey, Alec, Joel and Alicia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Winifred Flint, and her brothers, Robert and James.
Memorial activities will be held on Monday, April 27th.
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A memorial mass will be held at St Luke’s Catholic Church (7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA) at 1 pm.
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A remembrance reception will be held in the Yutori room at The Mather (7929 Westpark Dr, Tysons, VA) from 2:30 – 4:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Dorothy’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
Services
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial: April 27, 2026 1:00 pm
St. Luke Catholic Church
7001 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101
703-356-1255
www.saintlukemclean.org
Reception : April 27, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Room: Yutori
The Mather
7929 Westpark Dr
McLean, VA 22102
571-617-0200
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To Jack and the Entire McFadyen Family-
Please accept our sincerest condolences on Dorothy’s passing. She was an exceptional person and will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know her. We will keep her and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers as you move through this difficult time.
Fred & Carol Alt