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Alice Scanlon Obituary

Alice M. (Finn) Scanlon, 90, resident of Westerly, R.I., formally of Norwalk, CT, died peacefully at CT Hospice in Branford, CT, on Tuesday, May 31, 2016.
She will be dearly missed by her family. She is survived by her son Dr. Kevin Scanlon, wife Alysa and daughters, Kara (Alex), Lauren and Maeve; her daughter Mary Norton, husband Charles, and children Chaz (Jen) and Allison; her daughter Kathy Knight, husband Larry and children Bryan and Kate (Tim) and great grandchildren, Everett and Julian; her son Patrick, wife Sharon and daughter Kate; and her daughter Alycia, husband Tim and their sons, Liam and Conor.
Alice was the wife of the late Joseph D. Scanlon and daughter to the late Thomas and Catherine Finn, formerly of Brooklyn, NY. Alice was part of the "Greatest Generation". She married Joseph Scanlon on October 16, 1944. At the end of the War, Alice and Joseph settled in East Meadow, NY and moved to Norwalk, CT, in the late 50's until the 90's where they found their beach house in Westerly.
Alice was employed by Perkin Elmer of Norwalk, and later became office manager to Dr. Eppilito of Norwalk, CT. Alice retired from her position as medical assistant at Norwalk Hospital.
Alice's greatest joys of her life were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She
was beloved by all who knew her. She had a full life that included many enduring friendships. Her beach house was home to family and friends. Her love of the beach created memories that will last forever.
She was an active member of her community and St. Clare Church, and always willing to comfort those in need.
Visiting hours will be held at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, R.I., on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m., at St. Clare Church, Crandall Avenue, Westerly. Interment will take place at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CT Hospice or a Veterans group in your area in Alice's memory.
For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun from Jun. 2 to Jul. 1, 2016.

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June 27, 2016

Alice was a very sweet lady. God bless and rest in peace

The Novak Family

June 27, 2016

Alice was a very sweet lady. God bless, rest in peace

The Novak Family

Norwalk High School Class of 1972

June 5, 2016

Pat and Family, Our sincere condolences to you all at this time. May you find comfort in wonderful family memories.

June 2, 2016

Our family enjoyed many good times with Alice as our neighbor..thinking of you all...The Burbelo's

Nancy Joslin

June 2, 2016

She was a great lady. I know all of her family will miss her deeply, but you were all so fortunate that she was here on this earth all the way to 90. You will all have wonderful memories for the rest if your lives. I wish I could make it to her services, but am unable to my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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