Anne Dolan
Norwich — Anne Theresa Maine Dolan, cherished mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9. Anne was born in Norwich March 13, 1950, the fifth of six children to the late James M.
Maine Sr. and Ellen Carroll Maine.
Anne was the proud, devoted and loving mother of Robert P. Dolan (wife Kate) of Easton, Mass., and Erin M. Arcarese (husband Brian) of Preston. Nana’s hugs, laughs and unconditional love will be missed by her grandchildren, Patrick M. Dolan, twins Brendan T. and Andrew R. Dolan of Easton, Mass., and Jack R. and Quinn G. Arcarese of Preston. She will be sorely missed by her siblings, James M. Maine Jr. (wife Ann) of Pearland, Texas, Ellen M. Dalton (husband Mark) of East Lyme, and Damian C. Maine (wife Nancy) of New Britain. Anne was predeceased by her brother John R. Maine; sister, Kathleen M. Counihan and brother-in-law, Leone Counihan. Anne was the cherished aunt and an integral part of the lives of her nephews and nieces, Beth Harris of Missouri, Teresa Wilkinson of Connecticut, Laurie Burky of Missouri, Leonard Counihan of Idaho, Jamie Maine of North Carolina, Colonel Sean Counihan of Virginia, Thomas Dalton of Texas, Christopher Dalton of Connecticut and Daniel Maine of Connecticut. Anne also leaves to cherish her memory great-nephews and nieces, one great-greatnephew and soon to be born great-great niece. Anne will be missed by her close and caring friends, Betsy and Dwight Hopkins and Jessica and Steve Tedisky
Anne, brought up in the Greeneville section of Norwich, was a 1968 graduate of Norwich Free Academy, attended Eastern Connecticut State University and graduated with honors from Manchester Community College. For well over 20 years, Anne shared her radiant smile and caring ways with the children, staff and parents in the public school system of Preston as a paraeducator and then secretary at both schools in Preston. Most recently, she was a site supervisor for TVCCA in their Meals-on-Wheels program. She was appreciated by her co-workers for her work ethic, great sense of humor and contagious laugh. Anne touched the lives of many senior citizens who looked forward to her cheerful and kind attention.
Anne enjoyed traveling, word/ knowledge games, historical fiction, British mysteries, time at the beach and Broadway shows. Boundless gratitude is extended to Anne’s niece, Teresa Wilkinson, for her loving and incredible support of Anne and her family. Anne’s family also sends heartfelt thanks to Sarah, Marie, Marilyn, Alicia, Amanda and Becky at Mystic Healthcare.
Anne, you may have left this world, but you will never leave our hearts. “Because I knew you, I have been changed for good. It may well be, that we will never meet again in this lifetime. So let me say before we part, so much of me, is made of what I learned from you. You’ll be with me, like a handprint on my heart. And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have re-written mine, by being my friend.” — From the play, Wicked.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 141 Central Ave., Norwich. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at St. Mary’s Church, 70 Central Ave., Norwich, meeting directly at church. Face masks, social distancing and other public health directives will be in place. Visitors at the wake will be asked to enter the funeral home, pay their respects, visit briefly with the family, and then exit the building.
In lieu of flowers, you are invited to consider a donation in Anne’s memory to Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit that gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together: Reach Out and Read, 89 South St., Suite 201, Boston, MA 02111. Donations may also be made to TVCCA, Meals-on-Wheels Program, 1 Sylvandale Road, Jewett City, CT, 06351.