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Paul Dolan Obituary
Paul was born in Worcester, Mass., to the late Mary Sullivan and Thomas Dolan. He was a graduate of Classical High School and Middlebury College in 1961. During his sophomore year, Paul married Marlene Walters, his best friend, and the love of his life for 52 years. After college, Paul served in the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne, stationed in California and Washington. He started his career as a production manager in 1963 with Chesebrough-Ponds in Clinton, ultimately achieving the position of vice president Global Supply Chain for Personal Care Products in London, England, and finally senior vice president HPC Supply Chain for The Americas at Unilever.
Paul's life revolved around his family. He was extremely proud of his children, Catherine and Mark's achievements, and was blessed with grandchildren, Lucy, Paul, and Alison.
Give him a glass of wine, a roast chicken, and a walk through the Austrian vineyards, and Paul was in heaven. He was an avid reader, golfer, sailor, and New York Giants fan. He laughed and danced at every party he ever attended. Paul loved traveling, Ireland, being in Vermont, and listening to Emmylou Harris. And, he was loved by everyone.
Paul is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter, Catherine Dolan and husband, Michael Blowfield; son, Mark Dolan and wife, Ann Dolan; grandchildren, Lucy Blowfield, and Alison and Paul Dolan; brother, Thomas Dolan; sister, Carol Connerty; sister-in-law, Karen Schwarz; mother-in-law, Steffie Walters; eight nephews and their families; Tally the cat, his faithful companion of 16 years; and many close friends in the U.S. and on Grand Bahama Island. The family appreciated the support and help of Patti and Steve Twitchell, who were always there for Paul.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at Christ the King Church, Old Lyme. Burial will immediately follow at Duck River Cemetery.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to www.smiletrain.org in memory of Paul.
For online tributes and condolences, please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com
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Emma (Goebel) Lacombe
July 13, 2012
Dear Marlene,
It brought tears to my eyes to learn of Paul's passing. I fondly remember the time I spent at your home in Vermont and what an impression your loving relationship made on me. It was a wonderful thing to watch. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ben and Shelley Kavanagh
June 25, 2012
Marlene and family,
We are saddened to hear of Paul's passing. May your cherished memories of him give you comfort. Our thoughts are with you.
Beatrice Kornelis (formerly Holzmann)
June 11, 2012
Dear Marlene, dear Family,
it is a very sad time indeed, mein herzliches Beileid. I will always remember Paul and the time I had at your place, especially the sailing trip we three took Marlene, when I was a young teenager. I liked it a lot, even though I fell asleep on the way back and therefore missed a part of it. Thank you for the great memories.
We were all so lucky to have been touched by Paul.
June 5, 2012
Jeff Butler
June 3, 2012
Dear Marlene, Mark and Catherine,
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was great guy with a great sense of humor and big heart. I will always remember the fun and crazy times at the San Bar Restaurant and how Paul was alway so cool, calm and quick-witted when it got chaotic. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
paul malone
June 2, 2012
Marlene - so sorry to learn of your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at church tomorrow. Sharon & Paul malone, Asheville, NC
Anne O'Brien
June 2, 2012
Dear Marlene: Ray and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. We wish we were able to be with you today to give you our love and support. We will cherish all the good times we had with you and Paul in the Grand Bahamas and in Montreal.
June 1, 2012
Dear Marlena and family: Paul was such a special guy .We were good friends all through our careers with CPI. Who can forget those wonderful Wally Balleau dinners with Paul as the MC. We had a great experience in starting up the plant in Jeff City. I have so many wonderful memories of Paul which I will never forget.Mary and I offer our deepest sympathy to the family -God bless . George and Mary Laursen
Debbie Walters Stephenson
June 1, 2012
Dear Marlene, Catherine, Mark and Family,
I was so saddened to hear that you lost Paul. I know the wonderful memories that you have of him will hold and keep him near you always. He will be missed by so many of us grateful to have known him.
Audrey (Gottman) Allen
May 31, 2012
Dear Marlene, Cathy and Mark,
It was with a heavy heart that I read about Paul's passing. And yet I smile at the thought of him and the memories he brings to my mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Susanne Mason
May 31, 2012
Dear Marlene,Catherine,Mark,and family,
We are so very sorry to hear the news about your dear husband,father,uncle,grandfather,and cousin,Paul. We were blessed to have had some fun family times with him when we were living in Missouri(Dan and Ruth Willard family). Our prayers are with all of you as you remember Paul and his life this Saturday during his services. With love, Susanne Willard Mason and husband,Doug Mason
Andrew Rogerson
May 31, 2012
Mark, Cathy and Marlene: Out of all the dads among my childhood friends, Paul (Mr. Dolan to me!) was the coolest. Funny and fun-loving...and he totally forgave me for the time I got busted trying to scam the Middlebury College Snow Bowl skiing on an old, bogus ticket. I never knew he was 2nd looey in the All-American which, of course, makes him even cooler. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this your time of loss. Rest in peace Mr. Dolan.
Mary Marete
May 31, 2012
Mom, Cathy and Mark,
Im soo sad, being soo far away makes me even more sad. I wish I could be with you and family.
Will miss you Dad. Always love you, thank you for being a special family for me.
Kenyan family
May 31, 2012
Dear Marlene,Catherine, and Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Paul was a very special man.
I loved to hear him speak. He was quick witted and very kind.
All my love,
Karen Butler
May 31, 2012
My brother Paul was a very special person. He was a kind and sensitive soul. He loved being with the ones he loved. I shall never forget his sense of humor. He wove his own "amusing tales" from everyday happenings, and made people laugh.
In spite of my heavy heart, I feel a sense of relief tht he is no longer suffering. I'm sure he is with God. Rest in peace, dear brother. I will love you forever, and always cherish our extremely close bond.
Your loving sister,
Carol
Lorraine (Yusciewitz) Price
May 31, 2012
Dear Marlene, Cathy, Mark, and Families, I am so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. My deepest sympathy to you all. Blessings, Lorraine
Tom Napper
May 31, 2012
Dear Marlene and Family
Mary Jane and I are saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He was one of the good guys. I'm sure he will be greatly missed.
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