Photo courtesy of Corridan Funeral Home - Chicopee
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Oct 21, 1923 – Apr 22, 2020 (Age 96)
Dorothy A. Conlon
1923 - 2020
Westfield- Dorothy A. (Allen) Conlon, 96, passed away on April 22, 2020, at Noble Hospital in Westfield. Born in Gloucester, MA, on October 21, 1923, Dorothy was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Brennan) Allen and was a graduate of Arlington High School, in Arlington, MA. In the 1950's, Dorothy moved to Chicopee with her husband, the late Atty. Wilfred P. Conlon (1996), where she lived until moving to Quail Run, in Agawam, in 2005 and then Armbrook Village, in Westfield, in 2013. She worked diligently as a home maker, raising her two daughters, serving as the leader for Girl Scout Troop 141, as well as being an active parishioner of Holy Name Church. Dorothy also worked alongside her husband as a secretary for his law firm. After her husband's passing, Dorothy volunteered for nine years at Baystate Medical Center as a "baby buddy." In additon to her parents and her husband, Dorothy was predeceased by her three sisters, Mary, Evelyn, and Madelyn. She is survived by her daughters, Atty. Sheila Conlon-Mentkowski and her husband, Thomas, of Sacramento, CA and Atty. Susan Phillips and her husband, William Phillips III, of Chicopee, her grandsons, Alex Mentkowski, of Washington, D.C., and Jonathan Phillips and his wife, Jolene, of West Springfield and their children, Dorothy's great-grandchildren, William Conlon Phillips. and Atia Eleanor Phillips. Due to the current restrictions on public gathering, a private graveside service for Dorothy will be held at Calvary Cemetery, in Chicopee and Corridan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's name may be made to the Westfield Fire Department Ambulance Fund, 34 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. For online condolences, please visit www.CorridanFuneral.com
Read MoreI had the honnor to meet Dorothy in Colombia during her visit I was her guide, she gave me a book with her wisdow, she will always be in my heart. Full of love and resilence. Her book: Born with wings, changed my conception of live in a positive way. My condollences to her family and friends. She rests in peace and love for ever. Carmen Trujillo.
Carmen Trujillo
November 23, 2020 | Bogota, AB | Significant_other
Sheila,Sue,and families Please accept our sincere sympathy. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jack and Eileen Kelly
April 28, 2020
Dear Sheila and Sue, We were very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was unfailingly gracious and welcoming to all who visited your home. I remember too her wonderful sense of humor and appreciation of a rousing good joke or ironic anecdote and I don't think I ever saw her without a smile.
She was deservedly proud of both of you and all that you have achieved in your professional and family lives.
Her ninety-six years were fruitful and what a rich legacy she has left not...
Barbara Schippert
April 28, 2020 | Milton, GA | Friend
To Sheila, Susan and families, my condolences on your mother's passing. I know how much she was loved, from the stories Sheila has told me over the years. May she rest in peace. Much love to you all.
Alison Bryan
April 28, 2020 | Wales, UK
Dear Sheila and Susan and the whole family, my sincere condoleances to you on the passing away of your beloved mom, grandmom and great-grandmother. My thoughts are with you. May the memories warm your hearts and keep her close to you. Take care and all the best. Helga & family
Helga Stevens
April 27, 2020 | Ghent, Belgium | Friend
Dear Shelia & Susan : Sorry to hear/read of your mothers passing. I remember all of the good times we had at the Collegiate Court and at your home in Chicopee. Eddie O'Sullivan St. Spfld. MA. 01104 now at 167 Springffield St. Spfld. MA. 01107
Eamon "Eddie " O'Sullivan
April 26, 2020 | Springfield, MA
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Eamon T/ "Eddie" Sullivan
April 26, 2020 | Springfield, MA
To Sheila, Susan and Families. So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Remembered her as a very caring and friendly person. May she rest in peace. May GOD Bless you with comforts during your difficult times.
C Wayne Dore'
C Wayne Dore
April 26, 2020 | Hadley, MA | Friend
Shelia, Susan and families. Saddened to hear of your mom's passing. A wonderful women who it was a pleasure to have known thru my early life. May she rest in peace. Jim
Jim Baker
April 25, 2020 | Nokomis, FL