Solosky, Anita (Dorval)
Anita (Dorval) Solosky, 94, of Newington, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was the widow of the late Joseph Solosky and beloved
mother of the late Linda Lecuivre. Born in Laconia, NH, she was the daughter of the late Horace J. and Antoinette (LaChance) Dorval, and the last surviving sister of nine loving siblings. Anita spent her early years growing up in Laconia, moving to Connecticut when she was a teenager. She was a Newington resident most of her life. She especially loved being an artist, on canvas and in her gardens. Anita was known for rescuing dogs and giving them loving homes. She was most proud of her Master Gardener Certification from the University of Connecticut. She was also a member of the Newington Garden Club, serving as past President and winning numerous awards for flower design at the Connecticut Flower shows. She was also a member of the Wethersfield Art League, Newington Historical Society, and Treasurer of the Women's Auxiliary of the Polish American Club. Anita was devoted to her family and leaves her son Stephen J. Solosky and wife Karen of Higganum; her daughter Jane S. Wasyl and husband Joseph of Essex; son-in-law David Lecuivre of Newington; grandchildren Derek Lecuivre and wife Sarah of Newington, Dawn Christinat and husband Jeffrey of Manchester, and Wyatt Solosky of Higganum; and four great granddaughters, Julianna, Maya, Ava, and Kayla. Forever missed will be her beloved dog Max, who was always there for comfort. A special goodbye to her niece Cassie, with whom she spent many Wednesdays doing projects and just having a good laugh. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and special friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am at the Church of the Incarnation, Wethersfield. She will be laid to rest beside her late husband Joe, in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Memorial donations may be made to Dog Star Rescue (dogstarrescue.org) or to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory
with her family, please visit us at www.duksa.net.
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