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Phyllis Dorsey Obituary
May 28, 1932 - May 5, 2025
Phyllis (Nolan) Dorsey, 92, of Wallingford, CT, loving wife of the late Robert J. "Chuck" Dorsey, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at Regency House Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Phyllis was born in Ansonia on May 28, 1932, daughter of the late Margaret (Anderson) and Philip Nolan. She was a resident of Wallingford for most of her life and a graduate of Ansonia High School. She shared her life with her husband, Robert, whom she treasured for 65 years.
She worked in the Wallingford School System prior to her retirement from Gaylord Hospital as a certified nurse's aide.
Phyllis enjoyed listening to music, cooking for family and friends especially baking, playing solitaire, solving crossword puzzles, sewing, and watching UConn Women's Basketball, movies, and her favorite TV shows.
She adored her family more than anything including her dogs. She cherished moments with her children and grandchildren. Phyllis was always ready to be a spectator at the various events including dance recitals, girls and boys scout activities, basketball, football, baseball, softball, and soccer games.
Phyllis is survived by her two sons, Ryne Dorsey and his wife, Christine of Wallingford and Randi Dorsey and his wife, JoAnn of Wallingford; her daughter, Lisanne (Dorsey) Barlow and her husband, Christopher of Wolcott; her five grandchildren, Ian Dorsey, Shealyn Barlow, Jason Barlow, Nicole Dorsey, and Noah Dorsey. Phyllis' extended family consisted of her beloved brothers, sister in laws, several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Regency House who helped with her care.
Her family will receive relatives and friends in The Yalesville Funeral Home, 386 Main Street, Yalesville on Monday, May 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Phyllis's funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow the service in St. John Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd. S #4b, Southington, CT 06489. www.wallingfordfh.com
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The Kolakowski Family
May 19, 2025
Dear Ryan, Randi and Lisanne,
We are so sorry we couldn´t be with you in person today. We are so sorry for your loss, memories of Phyllis coming into our kitchen every morning to have coffee with our Mom Audrey have stayed with all of us and bring a smile to our faces. Take good care of each other as you grieve her loss. Keeping you all in our hearts and prayer.
Audrey Kolakowski and family
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