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Dolores Meehan Obituary

Dolores H. Meehan, 88, the beloved wife of the late New Britain Police Lieutenant William P. Meehan, died peacefully surrounded by her family at the home of her son Kevin and his wife, Eileen, where wonderful care was given to her. Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Doty, she lived in New Britain, Bristol, Rocky Hill and most recently in Southington. She retired from the State of Connecticut, Labor Department after many years and was a member of St. Joseph's Church. Mrs. Meehan is survived by four sons James and his wife Cheryl, William and his wife Mariam, Kevin and his wife Eileen and Michael and his wife Karen; her grandchildren Kelly De Bellis (Michael), Melissa Sweeney (Ben) Laura Meehan (Colleen), Maggie Meehan (Aaron Allen), Donald Meehan (Alyssa), Molly Meehan, Caitlyn Mullins (Jack), William Meehan (Onja), Sarah Tishelman (David), Sean Meehan; her great grandchildren Justin, Emily and Mason DeBellis, Nolan and Sophie Meehan, Claire and Madelyn Sweeney, Conor and Rowan Allen and Victoria and Killian Mullins, a sister Patricia Mountain of Maine and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Joyce Suese and a brother Louis Doty, a grandson Patrick Meehan and a great grandson Jameson Pope. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, funeral services will be private, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hartford Healthcare at Home 1290 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, CT 06109. To send a condolence, please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 18, 2020.

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LOIS DRACHENBERG

April 23, 2020

I worked with Dolores many years ago at The Dept. of Social Services. She was a quick wit, fun to be around and excellent at her job. So sorry for your loss.

John Dannahey

April 21, 2020

To the Meehan Family, sorry to hear about Dolores. She will be missed. My condolences.

Nancy Dannahey

April 20, 2020

My sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. I miss her and all the good times we had together both here and in Florida. It was comforting to know that she was so well cared by her loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rick Glownia

April 18, 2020

Many great childhood memories of your mom through the St Joe's and Aquanas years. My deepest sympathies.
May she Rest In Peace.

April 18, 2020

Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
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