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Edward Dolan Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Mary G. (Lovett) Dolan.
Mr. Dolan was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence, Class of '48', and a graduate with honors of New England Institute of Anatomy and Science in Boston where he also served as President of his class. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
He moved to Westerly in 1967 and purchased the former Gaffney-Church & Allen Funeral Home at 58 Spruce St., and in 1973 he constructed a new facility across the street at its present location on 59 Spruce Street. In 1975 he was appointed by the Governor to the 1st of three terms to serve on the RI State Board of Examiners in Embalming. To this day he was the only Westerly resident to ever serve in that capacity. He was a member of the National Funeral Director's Association, The Rhode Island Funeral Director's Association and a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule. He was an avid lifelong New York Yankee fan.
In addition to his wife, he leaves on daughter Susan M. Dolan of Sanger, TX and three sons Edward J. Dolan, Jr. of Westerly; Michael S. Dolan of Stonington, CT; and Steven R. Dolan of Westerly. He also leaves three grandchildren Brittany A. Dolan of Westerly, Christopher J. Reale of Washington, D.C. and Nicholas B. Reale of Westerly, as well as two cousins. There are no calling hours. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Saturday at 10a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT Burial will follow in River Bend Cemetery, 117 Beach St., Westerly, RI.
In lieu of flowers, the Dolan family requests that contributions be made to: St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379 in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Dolan
Jeanne (Rupinski) Blanchette
April 6, 2008
To the Dolan Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ~Jeanne
Steve and Maura Faulise
April 6, 2008
Dear Dolan Family,
We are sorry for your loss and pray your faith and memories keep you strong.
Best,
Steve and Maura
Steve Okun
April 2, 2008
Dear Dolan Family,
My deepest sympathies for your recent loss. Please take comfort in the fact that Edward is in a better place now. I'm sure you will find happiness in all of the great times and memories you've all had together over the years.
Eric and Carol Strachan
April 1, 2008
To the Dolan Family. Sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Dolan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Tom Warner
March 31, 2008
Dolan Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am sure he will be sadly missed.
Mark and Shelly Murray
March 31, 2008
To the Dolan family - may you find the same comfort, support, and sympathy Mr. Dolan provided to so many over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gwyn Mehringer-Veglas
March 30, 2008
Mrs. Dolan, Ed, Mike, Stevie and Susan....
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss.. it seems like yesterday we were all hanging out together at SHS and Castle Hill.... He was a wonderful, strong and great man. He will be missed by many!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gwyn Mehringer Veglas
Will Thurston
March 29, 2008
To the entire Dolan family,
I would just like to thank you (especially Steve) for all the times I was asked to help and how kind and considerate you all were to work with. I respect your father for his accomplishments in funeral service and because he was a self-made man.
Yours,
Will Thurston
Michael and Heather Spellman
March 29, 2008
To The Dolan Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Angelo & Janice Falcone
March 29, 2008
Our Deepest sympathies to all of his family. Ed was a wonderful pearson. We will pray for him.
Pat Derouin
March 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Jack Harrison
March 29, 2008
My Sincere sympathy
carole ornberg
March 29, 2008
please accept my deepest sympathies......mr. dolan was a very kind and compassionate gentleman......he will be missed.
fondly, carole giorno ornberg
LOUIS PAPPADIA,JR.
March 28, 2008
ED DOLAN SR.WAS A GREAT PERSON, AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE DAYS WE TALKED ABOUT OUR BELOVED YANKEES.HE WAS THE BEST.
evelyn servidio
March 28, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
LOUIS,VALERIE& NICK PAPPADIA
March 28, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Zazzera (Griswold)
March 28, 2008
Dear Mike, Steve and Dolan Family:
Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. God's blessings of peace, love and comfort surround you now and always. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michelle Murphy
March 28, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Sainsbury's
Paul & Sandy Mitchell
March 28, 2008
Barbara, Ed jr., Susan, Mike and Steve,
Our sincere condolences to you, we know what Ed meant to all of you. I remember the good times that we all had during the cancer tournaments and all of the other charity tournaments that we went to. He was forever giving to all and was so well respected not just through out this community, but wherever we went everyone knew him. A wonderful man and he will be missed.
Vincent Tedesco
March 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Martin
March 28, 2008
On behalf of the entire family of Roland & Laura Martin, I send our deepest condolences to your entire family. You have been there for us through all of our family losses, and you are in our thoughts and prayers now. Your father was a wonderful and kind man who will be missed by many. I thank God he taught his boys to be the same way.
The Entire Martin Family
Mark Kalinowski
March 28, 2008
Besides those many accomplishments listed in the obituary is that we, as parents, are looked upon by the legacy we leave with our children. After working with the "Dolan Boys" at the funeral home on so many occasions I can say, "Job well done Ed Sr." God bless the entire Dolan family. My prayers are with you all.
Bonnie Cameron
March 28, 2008
I want to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
melissa chiaradio
March 28, 2008
he will be missed. he was a good man.
Kelly Cordner
March 27, 2008
Barbara, Susan, Eddie, Mike, and Steven:
The entire Cordner family is deeply saddened by the loss of "Big Ed." We have such fond memories of all of you and cherish the memories that we have from our Castle Hill days. Ed was a terrific man, and his loss will be felt by many. We wish that we could all give you our condolences in person, but most of us are here in Florida and can not be with you.
Please know that all of our thoughts and prayers are with you and that our hearts go out to you.
The Entire Cordner Family
Brian McCabe
March 27, 2008
To Mrs. Dolan, Steve, Mike, Ed and Susan. Your father will be remembered. He was very charismatic and he had a great dry humor. I hope it is long lasting in your family. You have great character and I hope to speak to you soon. Respectfully yours. Brian McCabe
Josh Clark
March 27, 2008
To the entire Dolan family; I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will remember your Dad for his uncanny sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Frank & Mary Bliven
March 27, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Garry & Jill DeLea
March 27, 2008
To the Dolan Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Ed.
Godbless
Garry & Jill DeLea
Ernie Pennine
March 27, 2008
On behalf of the Pennine Family, please except our offer of condolences and prayer for Ed.
David Rathbun
March 27, 2008
To the Dolan family;
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Ed was a great guy and an asset to the entire community.
sincerely,
Bill Murray
March 27, 2008
Barbara: My thoughts and prayers are with you.Its been a long time since Osborn St.
DARREN TOTH
March 27, 2008
THE DOLAN FAMILY:
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Lt. Ret. WPD Byron & Pearl Brown
March 27, 2008
The Dolan family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather, he will surely be missed. Mr Dolan had a heart of gold and he sponsored many sport teams in the local area. One being the Westerly Women Softball team. Mr Dolan never asked the sponorship fee, just asked that the league send him a bill. The women played hard that year and won the league championship. Mr Dolan will alway be remembered for his generosity.
Mimi Romano (Spellman)
March 27, 2008
My condolences to the family. Mr. Dolan was a true gentleman. So many of my family members were given dignified burials at his establishment. He was always very kind
Sharon & Dave Pacheco
March 27, 2008
To the Dolan Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will keep Ed and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
ken jennings
March 27, 2008
To the Dolan Family,
My prayers and sympathy to your family at this time.
John L Gentile
March 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melissa Reid
March 27, 2008
We were so sad to hear of your great loss. Our sympathies are with the Dolan family.
Ed Marth
March 27, 2008
Barbara, Susan, Eddie, Steve, and Mike:
We are very sorry at this sad news. It was a long struggle, but his legacy of good and often unsung work, the tremendous appreciation of the community and those of us who knew Ed and the entire family is a testament to values which we all are beneficiaries of. With deepest sympathy, Ed and Sandi Marth
Peter (PA) Ahrens
March 27, 2008
To the entire Dolan family:
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wayne Pescatello
March 27, 2008
Ed Dolan was a fine gentleman. We are sorry for your loss. Sincerely, K. and Wayne Pescatello
David Pacheco, Jr
March 27, 2008
The Dolan Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Dolan will be remembered by all for his dedication and contributions to our community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave
Bill Forbes
March 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debra Fiorillo (Tattersall)
March 27, 2008
To the Dolan Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
You all have been there for so many of us in our time of need. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Kathy Lotring
March 27, 2008
Hi Mike
I am so sad to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember you talking about your close family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I miss you guys :)
Ed & Sis Cullen
March 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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