Todd Edward DOREY

DOREY, Todd Edward

Todd Edward Dorey passed on from this life on September 9, 2013. Born May 5, 1979, he grew up in Marlborough, CT, ventured to Oregon, Alaska, Australia, Florida and Bangledesh before settling down in Middletown, CT, where he worked at Gorilla Graphics. Deeply mourning his loss are his mother Kim Dorey Wallis of Cheshire, his father Ed Dorey and his wife Carol of Hebron, his beloved brother, Adam Dorey of Lawrence, MA, and adoring niece Madyson Paige Dorey of Vernon and Lawrence, MA; his maternal grandparents Lloyd and Barbara Wallis of Kennebunk, ME, and Tucson, AZ, Uncle Mark and Auntie Sheila Wallis of Southington, Auntie Patty and Uncle Richard Barthe and son Jeff of Port Richey, FL, stepbrother and stepsisters, John and Dawn Ashton of Pt. St. Lucie, FL, Robin and Irv Glenney, and Diane and Michael Barrett of Marlborough, and many other family and friends. Todd was a gentle, kind man who loved music, the written word, nature and his people. He maintained his sense of wonderment, was intrigued with the world's controversies and his exceptional wit and sense of humor set him apart from ordinary people.
Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Todd's life on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, with Pastor Ron Payne officiating. Calling hours will be on Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Newington Memorial. Those of you who would like to have Todd's memory live on may contribute to Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossum St., Boston, MA 02114 or Town of Marlborough Parks and Rec., P.O. Box 29, Marlborough, CT 06447 (Please notate Todd Dorey on the memo line of the check). Because of allergies in the family, living plants (as opposed to cut floral arrangements) are preferred. To share your sorrow, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.