Mary Lou Mortlock

Mary Lou Mortlock, 73 years old, passed away on June 17, 2025 at her home in Coventry, CT, after a long illness, with her daughter by her side. She was born on October 20, 1951 in Hartford, CT to Russell and Marian (Vittner) Copeland. Mary Lou grew up in Manchester and Andover, CT and attended RHAM high school. She moved to Coventry in 1987, where she remained for the rest of her life. She and her husband owned Cooper Street Package Store in Manchester for several years, after which she was employed by SNET (AT&T), and enjoyed her career of working in their central offices in many locations. She retired in 2011, and enjoyed the remainder of her years keeping busy around her house and visiting with friends. She was a loving mother, and a devoted wife. She enjoyed working in her yard and garden, watching the birds in her back yard, knitting, and spending time with her friends. She will be most remembered for being kind and having a smile for everyone. Mary Lou is survived by her daughter Lindsey Mortlock of Buxton, Maine, her brother Randall Copeland and his wife Bette Copeland of Manchester, Connecticut, as well as multiple nephews, grandnephews, and many dear friends. She is predeceased by her husband, Norman Mortlock, as well as her siblings Judith Adams, Beverly Carr, and Mark Copeland. To celebrate Mary Lou's life, we invite you to join us at Townsend Cemetery in Andover, CT on Monday, June 30th at 10am. Please dress casually and comfortably. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmeswatkins.com