Dale F. Breslin

Dale Frolander Breslin, 66, of Deep River, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday September 19, 2011 at Middlesex Hospice. Beloved daughter of Donald Frolander and his wife Evelyn of Kansas, she was born on December 7, 1944 in Middletown.

She leaves behind her sisters Carol Smith of Old Saybrook, and Linda Gahrmann and her husband Ed of Ivoryton; her aunt Phyllis Wollock of Old Saybrook; her nieces Tracey Ambrosino of Chester, Gaye Foreman of Chester, Donna Smith Weeks of Old Lyme, Erica Nipper of Willimantic; and her nephew Daryl Krajewski of Oregon.

She was predeceased by her husband Tom, her good friend Denny and by her mother Thelma (Larson) Monaco.

Dale with her husband Tom started the Breslin Construction Company. She was owner and operator of Witch Meadow Campground in the 80’s. She then moved to Virginia where she lived for over 20 years, where she worked at the local funeral home. For the last 6 years Dale has been an vital employee of the Swan Funeral Home. Her smile was contagious, always a true lady. She had a way about her that always made everyone feel special. She will be missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of life will be Saturday September 24, from 11-1pm at the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Middlesex Hospital Hospice, 27 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06475. For online tributes and condolences, visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com