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Stephen Dorsey Obituary



Stephen Dorsey of Plainville passed away Saturday February 7 at the age of 49. He is predeceased by his father James L. Dorsey Sr. and survived by his children Christina, Michael and Devin as well as his loving mother Delores Dorsey of New Britain, brother James L Dorsey Jr. of Enfield and sister Leslie M. Dorsey of Plainville. Stephen was a person with a can do attitude, this is a characteristic that is very rare in people and will be terribly missed. I have Learned a lot from my brother and will always credit him with helping me down the right path. We are all heartbroken with the loss of our loved one but celebrate the time we had with him. Peace be with you my brother, Love Jamie.



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Published by Hartford Courant from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2015.

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February 7, 2016

My DEEPEST Heartfelt Sympathy for the Dorsey family. I will never forget STEPHEN, he will be with me the rest of my life. GOD BLESS the Dorsey family. I was a friend of STEPHEN'S for a long time. I will always miss him.

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Dawne Goodfield

August 27, 2015

may god bless your family -I am so sorry, my time with Stephen was short, but the memories will last forever! please take care mom, and Family- x-o, Dawne

Brian Stevens

February 18, 2015

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Hold on to memories of the good times that you shared with him throughout his life.

Peter Schaffer

February 16, 2015

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest heartfelt sympathy. I was a close friend of Stephen, for a long time.

Tom LeBrun

February 15, 2015

So sorry for Your loss De.It has to be very hard to loose a child no matter what age. May the lord be with You Tommy

Peter Schaffer

February 14, 2015

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

Ps. 55:22

February 14, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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