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Gerald Dorner Obituary

SOUTHINGTON - Gerald Dorner, 54, longtime Southington resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville, with a funeral service at 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be held in St. Thomas Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerry's memory may be made to the Lavey Fund for Disadvantaged Babies of the Nic-U-Support Unit, c/o UConn Health Center Development Office, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06034. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Jan. 13, 2011.

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Dawn Parizo

January 27, 2011

So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. We called him Dorner's Corner because he always had a good joke or funny story to tell. We were very sad to hear of his passing. Our Deepest Regrets. Dawn and Mitch Parizo

Kim Crandall

January 26, 2011

My Deepest sympathy to the Dorner family. Gerry was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lauri Vinci

January 14, 2011

My deepest sympathy to all of Gerry's family. I remember Gerry always being there with a warm smile and a helping hand. Thank you Gerry for all you offered in your short lifetime. May we meet again someday... With deepest regards and sympathy, Lauri Vinci

January 14, 2011

So sorry to read of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Bob Brothwell

January 14, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. He was always a good friend to me and my family. I will remember Gerry for his quick wit, keen intellect and infectious sense of humor. With much love and sympathy.

Kelly Musshorn

January 13, 2011

Bess, Paul & family, we are so sorry and deeply sad about Gerry. He was far too young to leave us. We will always remember what an easy going guy he was and especially how much he loved you Bess. With love and sympathy...Scott and Kelly Musshorn

Brian Savage

January 13, 2011

It is with great sadness and loss I write in an attempt to console all our grief at Gerry's untimely passing. His sense of humor and amiable demeanor made me smile and perk-up whenever we engaged in conversation. We worked together at the ever historic Stanek's Bar & Grill and revelled during times now reflected on as "the good old days".

Rest in Peace, Gerry. May almighty God bless and hold you until we have the pleasure to carouse again.

January 13, 2011

Dear Paul, Bess, and the entire Dorner family. Ann Marie and I were very saddened to hear about Gerry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We're sorry we can't be with you in this time of sorrow. May the Lord bless you and comfort you.
Love John & Ann Marie Sokolowski

Michael Truss

January 13, 2011

Friend and neighbor.. all around great guy.. k-12... Thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.

Chris Sopko

January 13, 2011

My heart and sympathy goes out to the entire Dorner family. I have many warm memories of our short time together as children in Cleveland and I wish that we could have had more. My thoughts will also be with all of the departed from the Dorner, Radous and Sopko families.

Russ Laribee

January 13, 2011

I have many fond memories of Gerald, and just wanted to express my blessings and prayers to all the family in this difficult time of sorrow.

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