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Dorothy Staschke Obituary
Born in Meriden on May 22, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Baisselait) Denison. She had resided in Meriden for most of her life, lived in North Fort Meyers, Fla., for two years, moving to Thomaston in 2010. She was a graduate of Meriden High School, class of 1943, and Laurel Business School of Meriden. Mrs. Staschke was employed by multiple local businesses as a secretary and switch board operator. In her earlier years, she was part owner of the former Dairy Delight of Wallingford and retired from Westvaco Company of Meriden. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church and most recently of St. Thomas Church in Thomaston.
She is survived by two sons, David Dubuc and his wife, LuAnne, of N. Ft. Myers, Fla., and Dennis Dubuc and his wife, Debra, of Leland, N.C.; a daughter, Lesley Guerra and her husband, Eric, of Thomaston; six grandchildren, David (Brenda) D'Astous, Jody Tarducci, Katherine (William) Tucker, David Dubuc, Clayton (Adrienne) Dubuc and Monica Randall; she is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, Ryan and Alex Guerra, Peyden Dubuc, Destiny Jewett, Leah Burdick, Christian and Amanda D'Astous and Tyler, Jayden and Colton Tarducci; two sisters-in-law, Jane Dubuc, of Meriden and Gloria Dubuc, of Grand Haven, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Forster.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 8:30 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden and at 9:30 a.m. at St Joseph Church for a Mass of Christian burial. Burial will be at St. Laurent Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT. 06106. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.jferryfh.com.
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Dawn Lyon
December 1, 2013
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. Gram was an elegant and polished Lady and will be missed by all that knew her. I will cherish always the memories of the many times shared with her. Love and condolences to her family.
Lois Mathieu
November 30, 2013
To David, Dennis, Lesley and family: I remember your mother even before she was married to Ray. She was a first cousin to my father whose mother was Adele Baisselait, my grandmother. All of my childhood Christmas celebrations included Dorothy and Ray and Jenny and Fred. Dorothy was a kind and generous person, liked by everyone and I can picture her with her lively pretty face talking and laughing just like it was yesterday. I'm so sorry for your loss. Lois Mathieu
Donald Mastriano
November 27, 2013
We all miss being there for the wake and funeral for "Aunt Dot". Love to you all from Donnie, Elena and Robert Mastriano of Honolulu.
Brenda & David Cole
November 27, 2013
Lesley, Eric and Family, We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Brenda & David Cole
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Jenn Williamson
November 27, 2013
DORTHY WAS A VERY NICE LADY I EJOYED WORKING WITH HER THESE LAST FEW MONTHS. EVEN THOUGH I WORKED WITH HER A SHORT TIME. SHE HAD A MAGIC ABOUT HOW SHE. TOUCHED PEOPLES LIFE's. WE BAKED COOKIES TOGETHER AND PLAYED DOMINOS SHE USUALLY WON I STILL SAY SHE WAS. A PRO AT IT AND SHE WOULD LAUGH ..... I WILL MISS MY DANCE PARTNER. RIP. (GRAM ). DOT. JENN WILLIAMSON PCA. TASK MED.
Joyce & Steve Amann
November 26, 2013
Jane, Ellen, David and family, we are so sorry for your loss, and our hearts and prayers are with you.
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