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Dorothy Connell Obituary
Jul 17, 1916 - Jan 26, 2014
Resident of San Francisco
Dorothy Connell, 97, died peacefully in her home on January 26, 2014. Resident of San Francisco since 1942 when she married Jack Connell, a San Francisco school teacher, who preceded her in death in 1979. Dorothy was born July 17, 1916, in Oakland, CA to Edward and Margaret Mockel, Dorothy graduated from University High School, Oakland. Attended Merritt Business College. Worked for US Public Health Dept and City & County Tax Collectors Ofc. in San Francisco. Member of Retired City & County Employees Assoc & a member of the Diamond Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her brother Gene Mockel and his wife Alma, Donald Mockel, 2 sisters, Phyllis Hungerford (Robert) & Vivian Thorsen. She is survived by her sister in law Peggy Mockel and brother in law Robert Thorsen as well as loving Aunt to Judy Hungerford, Dan Thorsen, Rev. George Mockel, Kathi Townsend (Dan), Dennis Mockel (Mary), Jim Mockel (Cindi), Ken Mockel (Diane), Ron Mockel, Phyllis Graser (Dave), Christine Meredith (Ridge), Maureen O'Connor (Neil), her Godchild, Annette Snyder and many great nieces and nephews. Dorothy was never blessed with children but was the family Matriarch. She was a faithful parishioner of St.Emydius Catholic Church in San Francisco. The Family would like to thank her caretakers, Digna Refuerzo, Terri Diaz and her dear friend Mary Rowe. Celebration of her life will be held Friday, January 31, 2014 at St. Albert The Great, 1022 Holly St. Alameda. Viewing from 10-11am, Mass at 11am, reception immediately following. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetary, in Hayward. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Anthony's Foundation, 150 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102 or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Judith Garvey
January 23, 2023
Well Dorothy, you now have Mary up there in heaven with you. Hope you are having a great time together. You are both missed and remembered with love.
Judith Garvey
January 23, 2020
2020 and Dorothy is still remembered, loved and missed. En route to hospital to visit one of her best friends Mary. Dorothy was a wonderful woman and friend.
January 31, 2014
Rest with God! Pamela and Phyllis
Judith Garvey
January 29, 2014
Dorothy is one of the finest women I've ever met. I enjoyed traveling with her and her friendship. I will really miss her. There is no doubt in my mind that she is a Saint. We can all hope to live 97 years as well as she did. My condolences to the entire family for your loss.
Claudia Garvey Curran
January 29, 2014
My deepest condolences to Dorothy's family. She was wonderful keeping in touch with me and my family after the untimely death of our mother who founded the senior center she attended. Dorothy always keep in touch with me these 10 plus years and I can't tell you how much comfort she was to me. I'll miss her a lot but I know she is in Heaven now walking and conversing with the angels and saints, friends, family and most of all God. Until we meet again, I'll always remember Dorothy for her kindness, loving a nice cup of hot tea and her beautiful smile.
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