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Dolores DAVIS Obituary
DAVIS, Dolores "Dee"
Dolores "Dee" Davis 82 passed away on July 6, 2013 at MMH after a long illness. She was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Young of Deep River in 2002. She is survived by her daughter Linda D. Rivard-Lisitano and her husband Joseph F. Lisitano of Old Lyme. Her daughter Leslie C. Rivard Barlow and her husband Ron Barlow of Rio Rancho, NM. Her son, Richard (Skipper) O. Young and his wife Amber Young of Bangor, ME. Her daughter Darlene Y. Nagy and her husband Tim Nagy of Lititz, PA. Her Daughter, Shari L. Taylor and her Husband Tom Taylor of Deep River. Her grandchildren, Mark S. Church of Texas, Christina M. Fosnaugh of Ohio, William G. Fosnaugh of Ohio, Pamela J. Fosnaugh of Texas, Kim Molyneaux-Champ of New Mexico, Jessica Wellington of Connecticut, Richard O. Young III of New Jersey, Melanie Peterson of Florida, Audrey Albrecht of Connecticut, Tom Taylor of Florida, Byran Taylor of Connecticut, and Barbara J. Young of Arizona and 12 Great-Grandchildren. Dolores worked for RR Donnelly's and Sons for 35 years before retiring in 1995. She worked for Bennies Farm market in Centerbrook for 15 years, retiring in 2012. She was a member of the Old Saybrook Bowling alley since 1968 and was active in league bowling until early 2013. Dolores was involved in Charity work, knitting and crocheting sweaters, mittens and hats for area children and lap robes for the elderly in area nursing homes for many years. She loved her yard and home, Betty Boop, Jig saw puzzles, videos and her Nintendo game. She liked people, and helping them. Dolores will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Per the request of Dolores, there will be no viewing or services. Anyone wishing to express their sympathy are asked to send donations in her name to the American Cancer Association. The Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com for tributes and condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dolores DAVIS
Darlene Nagy
July 31, 2013
Mom, I love you so much and I will miss you more than you can ever know. You are my strength to tackle each day. I love you
Melanie Peterson
July 30, 2013
Dear Gram, I have so many wonderful memories of our time together. If I cllose my eyes I can still see all of it; from making paper dolls, watching you sew on the singer sewing machine, making Pom poms, playing Tetris, watching Colombo and Benji movies, and having breakfast together. I know that you aren't here with us now, but I know someday we will get to go bowling together again! We all miss you and love you a lot. Love, Mel
Camille Koler
July 29, 2013
Great grandma, you were such an amazing a person and one hell of a good bowler!!! :) you were so nice and so sweet to me! I know we didnt get to see each other often because we lived in two different states but when I did see you it was such a fun time!! I remember you always use to tell at me to get out of your chair because you wanted my dad to be able to set in it :D it annoyed at the time... But thinking back on it that was one of the greatest memories!! :) you were an amazing women!!! I love you great grams!! :) <3
Stacy Powell
July 28, 2013
My Darling Dolores, I am so sad for your family, friends and all the people who know and love you. There is a huge hole in all of our hearts, now that you have gone to be with Sandra. I am sure that you are smiling down at us and looking over your loved ones. I will miss our calls, sharing puzzles, getting packages with the pre-requisite stick figure drawings. I feel honoured that I had the privilege to know you. "I got you Babe..."
Arleen Stannard
July 24, 2013
Dee, there are no words to express how much you meant to those who were lucky enough to have known you. You made the customers at Bennie's feel like they were visiting a friend's house each time they entered. You had such a big heart for anyone in need. I will always remember your love for crocheting your famous plastic shopping bags! Hopefully you will be able to find "colorful bags" up in Heaven so you can make one for God to use! May you rest in peace with Our Lord.
Mark Church
July 22, 2013
I am saddened to hear of this,I may not have been in your life much physically,but I had you in my thoughts over the years.Believe it or not,I do remember you and have a few fond memories of your joyous laugh and personality.I am hoping you are in a place of true peace and happiness.
Audrey Albrecht
July 21, 2013
To my Gram,
You were not just my grandmother you were my best friend. I miss you every second of every day. There are no words to express the loss we (family and friends) have all suffered with your passing. All I can say is please say hello to Aunt Sandra and Uncle Dominick, and I'll be seeing you again someday...
I love you more than life itself.
~ Aud
Our times together
leslie barlow
July 20, 2013
Hey mo this is how I will always remember you, full of fun and laughter. I couldnt be there everyday but you were always in my heart. I cherished our long phone calls and my visits and how we traveled all over sightseeing. You are an amazing person and most of all my mom. Each day is a challenge with out you but one thing I am sure of your with Sandra she is so lucky to have you by her side. Love and miss you more then I would of every of believed. Your Favorite (wink wink) leslie
Bill & Karen Houle
July 15, 2013
Dee,
There are no words for the sorrow that is in our hearts. Dee" Betty Boop" Davis was a friend to us all for many years. I had the honor & pleasure of being Dee's friend for over 30 years. Dee will be missed but not forgotten. Her Betty Boop will be around the Friday Night Mixed League when ever we bowl. Rest in peace my friend.
SKIPPER YOUNG
July 13, 2013
Mom, your passing has been the hardest thing I have ever had to face in my life. I remember how your face lit up how excited you were when I join the US Marine Corps, and how you told me about how you love the Marine and how you wanted to join. I will miss the outings we would have looking for a hot dog stand just to get a dog, or going to Johnny Ads, for the clams. Mom there so many great memories that there isn't enough room to list. But you know what they are. I have you and the memories in thoughts and in my heart. You made me who I am today and to always kind and polite and honest. You were not just my mom you were bestest friend in the whole world, as you told everyone. I miss you and I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. I hope you Sandra is with you and you guys are having the time of your life. Love You Mom, and will always miss you, but I know who are being well taken care of. So Mom I'll see ya when I see ya beautiful. LOVE YA.
irenr sexton
July 13, 2013
Dear Shari,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing. I wish I could have met her. Sounds like a wonderful caring lady.I know you miss her but she is in a better place with no more pain. Know that she loved you with all of her heart. At least she got a chance to tell you this. She will remain alive here on earth as long as you keep her alive in your heart.
God blesd you Shari.
We that know you love you and so did your mom
Shari Taylor
July 13, 2013
I love you and will miss you my dearest mother thank you so much for everything you have done for me and tom and my sons and my grandchildren your daughter shari goodnight mama
Dave & Andie Hull
July 12, 2013
I don't think we could of had a more wonderful neighbor than Dee. I will miss her more than I can say. we would sit and talk to each other about our families and take care of each others houses when we were away, and she was the best dog sitter we ever had she would take our dog out for ice cream. A true loss for all friends and family.
July 11, 2013
Darlene and Shari:
Your mom was a beautiful lady in every way! I admire her strength and determination. I am happy to have gotten the chance to know her! I will miss her! My thoughts and prayer are with you all during this difficult time. Sincerely, Cindy Deragon
Donna Daniels-Warner
July 10, 2013
Rip Dee (Mom) I will miss you!
LORI COBB
July 9, 2013
DEE TO OTHERS, MAMA TO ME., ONE OF A KIND ,STRONG WILLED, LOVING, DEVOTED MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER & FRIEND. WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY, THE MEMORY THEN BECOMES A TREASURE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON WITH ALL THE CHERISHED MEMORIES YOU HAVE MADE. I SURE WILL MISS YOU .REST IN PEACE MOM. LOVE YOU...
Marcia Nelson
July 9, 2013
Deepest sympathies to all of the family, Darlene, Shari, I had no idea she was ill! Just saw her recently at the store and she was laughing and joking as always. She was great at making people laugh, teaching and training at RRD, and had no problem letting you know when you goofed up! I was always amazed at her creativity, knitting, crocheting and those delightful pocketbooks made from plastic bags! I still have and wear my little Christmas wreath from 1986! A treasure. I will miss her latest funny story and updates on how you all are doing, mostly, I'll miss hearing her laugh. Be with the angels, Dolores.
Donna Collins Santamaria
July 9, 2013
Gram, It won't ever be the same not seeing your smiling face when I come to visit in Connecticut. You were the most caring,loving,special,giving grandmother any child could ask for. Thank you for the time we did have with you and I will always hold all of our memories close to my heart!
July 9, 2013
I was very sorry to read about Dee's passing. I worked with her for many years at RRD. She was my checker some of those years' She was a great checker and a wonderful friend and I will greatly miss her.I want to send send sympathy to the whole family. especially Darlene and Shari.
Amy Wininger [email protected]
July 9, 2013
I will miss Dee and her Betty Boop doll( sitting in a rocking chair), that she bought with her every Thursday night to bowl. She will always be admired for her kind and giving nature.I will think of you Dee, every time I walk into the bowling Alley. Thanks for the years of bowling with me
Adrienne Livingston
Marcy Fuller
July 9, 2013
It is always a sad day when one of our "R R Donnelley family" friends passes on. My prayers and thoughts are with her family at this time. God bless Dolores.
Marcy Fuller
Karl Kulisch
July 9, 2013
dee was a sweet lady..i worked with her for at bennies until she retired in 2012...she was a hard worker, a very caring person, and a pleasure to work with. I also bowled with her in a summer league and a Thursday night league; she really enjoyed her bowling also. will miss her smile and her laugh but she is in a better place now... be at peace dee
her friends
karl and ken kulisch
David and Sue Costa
July 9, 2013
We are saddened to have lost our friend and long time employee Dee Davis.She was a strong woman ,determined and proud and her dedication to helping others was a quality not seen in many.
She loved her family and friends and we are so happy to have known her and had her as a part of our Bennies Farm Market "family" for many years. Her courage and strength was admired by all as was her work ethic.
We will all miss her.
Our sympathy ,thoughts and prayers go out to all her family .
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