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John Dolan Obituary
Mr. Dolan attended Darien Schools graduating with the class of 1938 from Darien High School. He entered Fordham University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1942. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, rising to the rank of Master Sergeant. While in the Army he attended the ASTP training at Harvard University. Upon discharge from the U.S. Army, he continued his education at Georgetown University Law School, receiving a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1949.
In the 1950’s, Mr. Dolan was a prosecutor for the Town of Darien. Prior to his retirement, he practiced law in New Canaan, CT for 43 years. He was a former member of the Woodway Country Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus. On November 9, 1992, he received the Darien Oldtimer’s Award.
Mr. Dolan is survived by his 5 children, Meg D. Campbell of Wilton, CT; John J. Dolan of New Canaan, CT; Marianne K. Dolan of New York City; Peter K. Dolan of Aspen, CO; and Christopher B. Dolan of San Francisco, CA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Robert, Peter and Matthew Campbell of Wilton, CT and Riley Dolan of Aspen, CO. His former wife, Marianne K. Dolan of New Canaan, CT also survives.
Mr. Dolan is predeceased by four brothers, Everett, William, James and Gerald Dolan and three sisters, Dorothy Murray, Rita Dolan and Marjorie Cahalan.
Friends may call at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien, CT on Monday, March 1, 2004 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John R.C. Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien, CT on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 10:00 AM. A private interment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corp., 234 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897.
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Tom Cahalan
March 1, 2004
Here's to the life and times of John Dolan, his brothers and sisters, his children and grand children, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Tom Cahalan
chris curry
March 1, 2004
His friendship,counsel and sense of humor will be sorely missed.May he rest in peace.
Anne Kaiser
March 1, 2004
John is one of the very first people I remember in my life. While he and my Aunt Marianne were dating(how young they must have been!) I had my first train ride in their company, visited New York City and Rockefeller Center , saw the Nutcracker Ballet with them, and ate all the dinner rolls at the restaurant on the skating rink.
John drove a flashy black Chevrolet convertible--maybe a 1953 or 1954--with a red stripe down the side and I THINK I remember standing up in the back seat as we tooled down the road. I was 3 years old.
He was a great friend to my father, Harry Kaiser, and the moment I heard of his death I thought, Ah, Dad will be happy to see him.
Jimmy Dolan
March 1, 2004
Goodbye Uncle John, the last of a vibrant, fascinating generation of Dolans.
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John Osborne
February 27, 2004
Although I won't be able to visit on the Ist or 2nd, Trish and our daughter Eleanor {Nellie} will be coming from Boston. We
remember many special times with John,
appreciating especially his sharp, insightful humor. Our best to everyone.
John Osborne
MARIANNE DOLAN
February 26, 2004
MY DAD WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO ME AND I AM GOING TO MISS HIM.
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