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Elsie Dorau Obituary
Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Corna) Pentore. Elsie was a former New Britain resident and a Berlin resident most of her life. Elsie was formerly employed as a travel agent at Globe Travel in New Britain. Being in the travel business, Elsie was a world traveler. She and her husband Albert also spent many winters in Naples, Florida. They volunteered at New Britain General Hospital and at NCH Hospital in Naples. Elsie also volunteered at the Jerome Home in New Britain. Her family will always remember her for her love, grace, wisdom and strength. She was a member of St. Paul Church, the Ladies Guild at St. Paul Church, the Ladies Auxiliary at the Hospital of Central CT, and the Red Hat Society.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Marilyn Dorau, Peter and Catherine Dorau; a nephew, Richard Pentore and his wife Janina; a niece, Leanne Carlson and her husband David; grandchildren and their spouses, Jeffrey Dorau (Jennifer), Gregory Festa (Jill), Jennifer Souhrada (William), Bradley Dorau, and Kyle Dorau; grandnieces and grandnephews and their spouses, John Pentore (Alyssa), Eric Pentore (Nicole), Jaquelyn Pentore, Lindsay Paris (Fred), William Carlson (Leslie), and Mary Kate Carlson; and several great-grandnieces, great- grandnephews, cousins, her long time friend and co-worker Lois Arena and many other close friends. She was predeceased by her brothers Harry Pentore and Peter Pentore. The family would like to thank the staff at Arbor Rose and the nurses and staff at Southington Care Center for their compassionate care.
A private graveside service will be held at In Memoriam Cemetery in Wallingford. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date to be announced. Erickson- Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Elsie with the family in the online guest book at www.eicksonhansenberlin.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sheila Smith
May 2, 2020
We are sad to hear of Elsies passing. She was a classy, kind lady. Elsie and Al were our neighbors and we hold fond memories of each of them. Our deepest sympathy to the Dorau and Pentore families.
April 15, 2020
David, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Michaud
Denise O'Brien
April 13, 2020
To the Dorau & Pentore family
I am sorry for your loss of a lovely lady. Elsie was a real lady and feminine to the finger tips'. I have known Elsie since I was a young girl and always remember how she always seemed happy and showed it with her smile. I stopped to visit her about a year ago on one of my visits to Ct. and found we had so much to talk about, reminiscing about family and friends.
May she Rest In Peace!
Frank Ferrero
April 10, 2020
We remember you with great love, beginning with Frank's boyhood outings to Kensington, which he has never forgotten. Your love and affection over all these years have been a great treasure.
May God bless you in your new home!
Much love,
Frank and Lorraine Ferrero
April 8, 2020
Dave and family my thoughts are with you and yours at this sad time.
Dave Barton
East Granby, ct.
Melbourne, Fl.
Madelyn & Bill Sheehan
April 8, 2020
Cousin Elsie, I will never forget how you always welcomed your Massachusetts cousins with such a big heart and for your kind ways. May you rest in Peace.
Love, cousin Madelyn
Rita H. Beaulieu
April 8, 2020
I new Elsie for many years first as a neighbor on Harris Street, Berlin. Her mom and my mom use to have many chats as they walked Harris Street on their way to the small grocery store at the end of the street. When I worked at the New Britain Bank and Trust. I often saw her from time to time at the post office. Also saw her at the hairdresser that we both patronized. She was a kind and gentle soul and will always be rememberd for her smile and gentle ways. She will be missed by all those who loved her.
My deepest personal wishes to the family for their loss. May she rest in peace.
Rita H. Beaulieu
70 Harris Street
Berlin, CT 06037=2117
Adrienne Dorau Dorsee
April 8, 2020
Aunt Elsie, you brought us so much joy. May you be at peace.
Katherine Fuechsel
April 8, 2020
My condolences to Elsie's family....she was a bright light and a sweet, kind person who volunteered for the Berlin Chamber of Commerce during my time there. God Bless....Kate Fuechsel
Gerry Morrissette
April 7, 2020
God bless you, Aunt Elsie. You are now at peace and with Uncle Al
Gerry and Mike Morrissette
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