Florence O. Dolinsky

September 19, 1919 - October 2, 2016

Florence O. Dolinsky, 97, of North Haven, beloved wife of the late Dr. Albert H. Dolinsky, passed away on Oct. 2, 2016 after a courageous battle with a sudden illness. Loving mother of Gary Dolinsky, and his partner Bonnie Marsan, and Nancy Dolinsky and her partner Carl Speare. She is also survived by her cherished grandson Michael Dolinsky as well as a niece and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters J. Constance Waterman, Anna Owsiejko, Phyllis Claesson, her brothers Joseph and Stephan Oswego, and her niece Constance Boquist. Born in New Britain, CT on Sept. 19, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Podhajski and Paul Owsiejko. She worked at Aetna Life Insurance before dedicating her life to raising her family. While her children were growing, she volunteered for many of their school activities, and was also a member of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Women's Auxilary. She was a devoted and much loved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt as well as a compassionate friend and nature lover. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, wonderful sense of humor, and her deep faith. Special thanks to the entire staff at Masonicare who took great care of her and her family. Private funeral services in care of Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, Hamden, CT In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Masonic Charity Foundation of CT. P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492. www.siskbrothers.com