Lauren V. Dempsey

Lauren V. (Collins) Dempsey, age 66, entered peaceful rest on February 16, 2023, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. She was the loving and devoted wife of Martin J. Dempsey. Lauren was born in Derby on May 27, 1956, daughter of the late John and Virginia Warren Collins. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Trumbull and later Southern Connecticut State University where she attained her Bachelor’s degree. A resident of Ansonia since 1979, Lauren was an art teacher for both St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Shelton and St. Andrew’s Elementary School in Bridgeport. Spending time with her loving family, especially her grandchildren, was the most important thing to Lauren. For each holiday, she would decorate her home so warm and inviting for all to enjoy. She liked cooking, going out to dinner, and the movies. Lauren looked forward to yearly vacations in Cape Cod and enjoyed frequent visits to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield, which brought her great peace. She had a special place in her heart for her family pets. Lauren will be lovingly missed by all. In addition to her husband Martin, Lauren leaves to cherish her memory, sons, Martin J. Dempsey II (Keri) of Seymour and Brenton R. Dempsey (Allissa) of Shelton, grandchildren, Finnegan and McKenna Dempsey of Seymour and Daeglan Dempsey of Shelton, brothers-in-law, Brian

Dempsey (Sandy) of Prospect and Thomas Dempsey (Marie) of Darien, sisters-inlaw, Sheryl Kekac (Michael) of Shelton and Carol Newman (Lester) of Sacramento CA along with several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family and pay their respects on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 pm in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Thursday morning, her funeral will begin at 9:15 from the funeral home and proceed to the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia for her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia. Contributions in Lauren’s name may be made directly to Assumption School, 51 N. Cliff Street, Ansonia, CT 06401. To sign Lauren’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit, www. spinelliricciutifh.com