Frances Dunlap Obituary

DUNLAP, FRANCES ZIOMKIEWICZ In Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT, Sunday, April 11, 2011, Frances Dunlap, 97, of 3 Myrtle Dr, Norwich. Formerly a resident of Madison, CT for over 65 years. Wife of the late Robert H. Dunlap. Born in New Haven, CT on October 10, 1913, daughter of the late Peter and Paulina Jakubowska Ziomkiewicz. Survived by grandchildren David Mehlinger Jr of Storrs, CT, Denise Klein and Robert Mehlinger both of Norwich, CT, great grandchildren Kyle, Brandon and Nicholas Mehlinger, Kayla and Nathaniel Klein and son in law David Mehlinger Sr of Clinton, CT. Also survived by several beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends. Mrs. Dunlap was predeceased by her daughter Christine Mehlinger, great grandson Cody Mehlinger, sisters Bertha Lechowicz, Irene Lesniewski, Annette Gladdys, Harriet Maggelet, Eleanor Boryszewski, brothers Felix and Anthony Ziomkiewicz. Frances was retired from Cheeseborough-Ponds. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church, Madison, past State President of VFW Auxiliary, charter member and first president of the Madison VFW Auxiliary #2096, National Council member, St. Jude Common Residents Association, the Rose City Senior Center and a 50 year member of the Polish Falcons of America, Nest 773. She will be remembered for her enduring faith, caring nature and her ability to find good in everyone she met. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian burial in St. Margaret's RC Church, 24 Academy St, Madison, CT on Thursday, April 14 at 11am. Burial will follow Mass in Westside Cemetery, Race Hill Rd, Madison. Friends may call prior to Mass from 9:30-10:30am at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Frances with a memorial gift are asked to make donations to VFW National Home for Children, 3573 S. Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 or St. Jude Common, 3 Myrtle Dr, Norwich, CT 06360. For more information or to send an online condolence for the family, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com

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Published by New Haven Register on Apr. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Dunlap

7 Entries

Bob & Lee Tobin, Madison

April 6, 2023

A neighbor, fellow VFW member and church member.
She gave her all. A true treasure. Always in our hearts.

Bob & Lee Tobin

April 18, 2011

Dear Family,
Many memories of Frances in VFW. What a
treasure. Your Dad,also. Such spirit in
both.
May our Lord Jesus Christ wrap his arms
around you all and give you comfort in these difficult days.

Robin Guerette

April 14, 2011

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother in law,and grandmother.She was such a wonderful woman. She spoke of her family with love, and pride,and was fiercely proud of her country, and the V.F.W..She will be missed, and so too will her cheesecake, and her jello pretzel concoction she happily brought to the ladies auxiliary Christmas party! May fond memories bring you comfort. With deepest sympathy, Robin Guerette V.F.W. Aux. Post 2096

Barbara and Ronald Rusakiewicz

April 13, 2011

Let us all celebrate the wonderful life of our beloved Frannie and the good times we had with her and Robert. Frannie was a dear friend and a beautiful lady. We will miss her dearly but cherish many fond memories of our times together. We are all fortunate to have known her. Our loving thoughts are with her family.

John Giaimo

April 13, 2011

David, Marge and Family,

I only met Frances on a couple of occassions and during holidays when I traveled to Connecticut from Florida. She was a wonderful person, so kind, witty, and loving. She was a very lucky lady having gotten to experience so much of what life has to offer. 97 years old!! This is what all of us hope for. My prayers and sympathies are with all of you as you mourn the loss of Frances. John, Tammy, Julia, Jacob, Jessica Giaimo

Paul&Karol Gladdys

April 12, 2011

Our beloved Aunt Frances was the Matriach of our family always there for all of us. I remember so fondly her nieces and nephews and their families spending Summer Days at her and Uncle Bob's and daughter Chris's home in North Madison. These were the days of care free weekends enjoying picnics in their backyard and Sunday afternoons playing on the beaches of Madison, especially the beach fireworks displays on the 4th of July. There are so many wonderful memories of Aunt Frances. Her departure leaves a hole in our hearts, but we know that she is in the arms of our beloved Lord Jesus in His kingdom along with her husband, daughter, and all of her family. With greatest love and affection, Karol and Paul Gladdys; Katerie, Roger, and Miles West; Tasha, Brian, Joshua, and Tabitha Weinstein.

Fr. Joe Keough

April 12, 2011

My deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of this wonderful person.
Frances had a smile that could brighten any day! She was a great lady and I am happy to have been a priest in her parish. She loved her family and friends deeply and was a real treasure.
I am sorry I cannot be with you for the funeral Mass but I will offer my Mass for her on Holy Thursday.
God bless and comfort you, Fr. Joe Keough, St. Mary Newington, (formerly St. Margaret Madison)

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