Mary Ann (Dwan) Borla April 12, 1940 - June 13, 2022

Mary Ann (Dwan) Borla, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at her home. She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” C. Borla for 59 years.

Mary Ann was born April 12, 1940, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late George and Mary (McGrath) Dwan. Mary Ann was a graduate of Torrington High School Class of 1958 and received her bachelor’s degree from the Catholic University of America, and her master’s degree in education from the University of Hartford. Along with raising a family of four children, she worked as a high school Latin teacher for several school districts.

An active community member, Mary Ann served on the Torrington Board of Education for many years,

both as a member and as Torrington’s first female chairman, determining the official title would be ‘Madame Chairman’ for this position. She was an excellent wife, a fiercely supportive mother, a wise, loving grandmother, a devoted sister and aunt, and a fun, loyal friend.

In addition to her husband, Bill, she is survived by three children, Tracy Kirk (Michael) of Southbury, CT, Cathy McQuade ( Joseph) of Portland, CT, Peter W. Borla of Boston, MA; three brothers, Timothy J. Dwan of Lancaster, NY, Terrence C. Dwan of Edisto Island, SC, George E. Dwan, Jr. of Roland Heights, CA; one sister, Clare E. Wylie of Knoxville, TN; five grandchildren, Caitlin, Julia and Nancy McQuade, Taylor and Grayson Borla, as well as several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy C. Borla on November 16, 2020.

Graveside funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to Oak Hill, 120 Holcomb Street, Hartford, CT 06112 or at https://oakhillct.org/ donate-to-oak-hill/.