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1930
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2024
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Dorothy Maher Obituary
Born Dec. 18, 1930, in Fall River, Mass., to Thomas F. and Mary Rogers Dunlea. To all who knew her she was a very caring individual who had a smile to share. She loved her family and get togethers always brought her joy.
Dorothy had formerly lived in Groton and belonged to both the Groton and Montville Senior Citizens, a member of the Auxiliary of the Hugo Simonelli Post VFW in Mystic, Past President of the Groton Emblem Club and had also attended both St. John Church in Montville and also Sacred Heart Church in Groton.
She is survived by three daughters, Pamela Maher of Ledyard, Patricia Boyles and her son-in-law Thomas Boyles of Uncasville with whom she had made her home, and Mary MacCracken of Uncasville; two sisters, Maureen Moniz of Swansea, Mass., and Margaret Gagnon of Fall River, Mass.; grandchildren, Christopher Giacomazzo, Mallory, Erin and Ryan O'Connor, Kelsey, David and Kolt MacCracken; and great-grandchildren, Annabella DeLoach, Anthony and Carmine Chiarizio, Mannix, Rey and Emery O'Connor-Barnhill
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at the Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. A luncheon will immediately follow at Andiamo, 247 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, to celebrate her life and share memories. Please do not send flowers and instead make donations to the Montville Food Pantry, C/O Social Services, 310 Norwich-New London Tpke, Montville, CT 06382. Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St, New London is assisting with the arrangements. Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook, share a memory or for directions.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Maher
Sponsored by Byles Memorial Home - New London.
Carol Thellen
December 27, 2024
I always sent a Christmas card to her. Sorry to hear of your loss. --Carol Thellen (Dian Audoin's niece)
Trisha
November 1, 2024
I loved your mom. I was her hairdresser for years. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Bunnie Belyea
October 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was a really great person and funny.
Saran Smith-McLaughlin
October 19, 2024
Pam, I was so sorry to hear of your dear Mom´s passing.
I remember her fondly for her grace and kindness.
Sincerely,
Saran Smith- McLaughlin
Rich Longo
October 17, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family
Rob & Jan Montminy
October 16, 2024
Colleen, Tom and Family - So very sorry for your lose. We are thinking of you and wish you comfort and peace.
Diane Santore
October 15, 2024
I'm so sorry to Pam and Chris for your loss lots of love to both of you
Richelle Wiggins
October 15, 2024
Pam - Mark and I are so very sorry for your family´s loss. Caring thoughts to all who loved her.
Terri Cheesman
October 14, 2024
Pam,
Sorry to read about your Mom’s passing. Hope you are comforted by your memories.
Joanne Simmons
October 14, 2024
I was just a small child when Aunt Dottie married my brother. I have many wonderful memories of her & summers spent in Groton. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Treasure all the wonderful memories you have of your mom.
Love,
Joanne
William and Kathleen Viens
October 14, 2024
Girls,
So sorry for your loss !!
Mom definitely taught us how to party and have a good time ! Her and my mom were very close. I really loved Aunt Dot ❤
Barry Card
October 14, 2024
Pat and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and I hope you all doing the best you can at this time, Your mom was always a pleasant and personable person. Be at peace Dorothy.
Linda
October 14, 2024
Pam I´m so sorry for ur loss. My hugs and prayers r with u and ur family.
BrendaLee and Tom Street
October 13, 2024
Your Mom definitely had a nice smile and t h e few times I met her she was always nice. May she rest in peace. Prayers and hugs to the whole family.
Ron and Karen
October 13, 2024
We'll forever miss our Daytona 500 steak lunches where she would hold court and keep us in line. She was a beautiful woman with a wonderful soul. Our deepest sympathies to your family
Karen & Charlie
October 13, 2024
She lived a long life-Full of family events and fun. Hugs to all who will miss her.
Karen and Charlie
John & shannon
October 13, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tonia
October 13, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I will miss all the story's she told me. I will miss her dearly.
Linda & Kenny
October 13, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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