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Dolores Astramowicz Obituary

Dolores Astramowicz, 89, loving wife of over 60 years to the late Matthew Astramowicz was called home to be with God on July 10, 2025, at the Curtis Home in Meriden. Born on April 7, 1936, a daughter of the late Raoul and Clara Wollschlager Nobert, Dolores is survived by her children, Mary Claire Andrew, Lynn Higgins and her husband Arthur, Matthew E. Astramowicz, and Lisa Burke. She also leaves her grandchildren, Jeremy and Nicholas Higgins, Bailey, Owen, and Whitney Andrew, and Brigid and Catherine Burke, and sister, Justine LeMay. Besides her husband Matthew, she was predeceased by her sisters, Lorraine Havell and Dorothy Novalis, and brother, Francis Nobert. Dolores was a life-long Meriden resident who graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing and went on to work for over 30 years at Meriden-Wallingford Hospital. She will be remembered for having spent her life helping others and for her strong faith in God. Dolores's family would like to thank the staff at the Curtis Home and Franciscan Home and Hospice Care in Meriden for their devoted long-term care, and for making a difficult time easier. Friends are invited to visit with Dolores's family on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden. The CT Nurse's Honor Guard will hold a Nightingale Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Angels-St. Joseph Parish, 22 Goodwill Ave., Meriden. Burial will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, her family asks that memorial contributions in Dolores's memory be made to The Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT 06451, www.flcenter.org. For online condolences, please see Dolores's obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.

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Published by WFSB on Jul. 18, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Dolores Astramowicz

Jul

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Meriden

48 Cook Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451

Jul

25

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church, Meriden

22 Goodwill Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451

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Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home - Meriden

48 Cook Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451

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Carole golitko

July 19, 2025

A wonderful warm nurse we wor,Ed tog5 years ago I learned patience and skills from her.RIP

Mike, Megan and Patti Juhase

July 19, 2025

Hi Kids, Maybe once or twice in your life you are lucky enough to find a best friend. Hopefully you marry one and the other is Dolores. None of us will ever know how many lives she touched and so gracefully cared for but, suffice it to say it was thousands. Mike, Megan and I have so many wonderful memories..Vermont, Fred and Ethel, Clinton Beach and late night coffee after shifts at the hospital.I consider myself fortunate to have had your Mom in my life. I can still her saying "Jeeze Louise" Just know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. She will be sadly missed.

Liz Lockard

July 19, 2025

Auntie Dolores, you will be missed. Condolences and big hugs to Mary Claire, Lynne, Matthew and Lisa and all the grandkids. You were a kind, sweet, good person. I loved to hear you laugh with my Mom and your sisters. I know you are at peace with Uncle Matt and all the others that have passed before you. I will hold on to the memories of all the wonderful family gatherings in Meriden, that we were so lucky to have. Also, the times you came to Georgia. My kids were lucky to know you. Love from all of us Liz, Thomas and Olivia.

Brenda Grillo-Lampi

July 19, 2025

I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to Mary Claire, Lynn, Lisa, Matt. I love this family. They have been an amazing family throughout my childhood. And Dolores, has been such a great influence in my childhood memories. I remember many sleepovers up on the third floor. I have too many memories to count with this amazing family. My love is sent to the family during this grieving process. Dolores has always been so kind and the love that she has for her family is amazing. So glad she will be joined with her husband in a wonderful place without any pain or sorrow. She is running free in heaven, enjoying eternal life as we know it. Thank you Dolores for the many childhood memories. I will cherish them for the rest of my life here on earth until we meet again in heaven.

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