Dorothy Deckelman

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Elton F. Deckelman; her parents, Charles and Minnie Dagnan; and her sisters, Peggy Dagnan, Betty Sue Dagnan, and Jackie Melton.

She is survived by her sisters, Mary Mason of Roanoke, Virginia; Pauline Stoker of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; and Lynda Shaw of Chesapeake, Virginia; as well as her brother-in-law, William Shaw. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Martha Deckelman of Deep River, Connecticut; nieces, Faith Winstead (Randall) of Chesapeake, Virginia; Sarah Kennedy (Edward) of Hampton, Virginia; and Ann Tremblay of Wilmington, North Carolina; nephews Chuck Mason of Paia, Hawaii; Tim Mason (Joela) of Vero Beach, Florida; and Chris Mason (Leslie) of Roanoke, Virginia; and by her great-nieces and great-nephews, Chad and Craig Mason, Zachary and Austin Mason, Corina Hovemeyer, Shaw Winstead, Elsa Kennedy, and Franklin Winstead.

Dorothy grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where she graduated from Oak Ridge High School. Early travels took her to Connecticut, where she quickly fell in love with the state.

Before meeting the love of her life, Elton, Dorothy worked as the assistant manager of the Essex branch of Hartford National Bank. Dorothy and Elton shared a deep love of travel, exploring many countries around the world as well as destinations throughout the United States. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.

Dorothy loved her family and friends beyond measure and supported them in every way possible. She enjoyed yard work, crafting, reading, and taking long rides through the beautiful Connecticut countryside.

A Public Visitation will be held for Dorothy on Tuesday, October 21, from 9:30 to 10:30 at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home. Following the Calling Hours, a Funeral Mass will be held for Dorothy on Tuesday, October 21, at 11:00 AM, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 14 Prospect Street, Essex, CT 06426. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 48 Middlesex Turnpike, Chester, CT 06412.