Constance Sullivan
Constance Sullivan, of Dorchester, December 1, 2018.
You likely knew Connie Sullivan, either from her lifelong Dorchester home – St. Mark’s growing up, then St. Peter’s and St. Brendan’s raising her five children – or from her years in Elder Services for the City of Boston, from her many years of volunteer work at My Brother’s keeper in Brockton and the Holy Father’s Retreat House in Easton, or from any of her many social circles of friendship, dancing, Paulist Center, clubs and committees. Slight of stature and great of heart, she lived a full life of love and service to God and others. Connie left us for her heavenly reward on December 1st after suffering a sudden illness, leaving us saddened yet grateful for having known and been loved by her.
She’ll be deeply missed by her cherished children Jimmy, Meg, Sean, Carrie, Maura and their spouses, by her 16 beloved grandchildren, and 2 precious great-grandchildren, also by Tanya, Thanh, and Tania who loving called her their adopted Mom, and by her loving siblings, Theresa, Anna, Jack, Bud, and Frank, and their families, and by countless friends and those whose lives she touched in her 81 years.
Please join us for her Celebration of Life Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Thursday, December 6 at 10:30 AM. Rite of Christian Burial following Mass at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester. Relatives and friends are invited to Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Wednesday 3-8pm and Thursday 9:30 AM.
Connie would thank you for your kind donations of remembrance in lieu of flowers to My Brother’s Keeper, Holy Cross Fathers Retreat House or any of your own special causes.
Guestbook Entries
My deepest sympathy to all her family. She was such a dynamic lady. Always ready to help and serve her fellow man. I missed not seeing your smiling face at the Gratitude Mass after Thanksgiving. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Dear Meg John and family, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of you dear mother, mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Linda, Jeff and Cassandra Beck
Dear Friends,
Our thoughts, our prayers, and our love are with all of you.
Connie is truly a blessing and gift to so many of us. She touched our lives and our hearts.
My heartfelt condolences to Connie’s family. She was a living ray of sunshine and an absolute joy to be around. Connie will be dearly missed at My Brother’s Keeper and the retreat house, but will remembered with a smile, always.
Dearest Family of one of the most beautiful souls that ever graced this planet,
I met your Mother back in 1974. ( I was 11 years old) To this day, I remember that beautiful smile, open heart and a faith that never stopped. For years I saw her giving of her time at the Holy Cross Fathers Retreat House. Everyone adored Connie! For she was the one most of us aspired to be…. simply Connie like. Years later I would find myself living around the corner from her. I would see her all the time and always continued to see that beautiful smile. That beautiful disposition. That elegant demeanor. She was always dressed to beat the band!! I’m so sorry for your loss. But I will tell you this, most people struggle with faith, love and how to share those very special gifts. Your Mother had all those gifts from day one. And shared them and shared them and shared them. You are all so blessed to have had the role model you have had all your lives. Sending Love, peace and happiness of one special life! Warmest Regards, Mark Cronin
It was always a highlight of any day to see Connie’s bright smile and feel her grab on tight to your waist. Always asking about your day, life, family. Eager to hear and share in the good news! A beautiful example of Gods grace and love. Prayers to all. 🙏🏼
Bob and Michelle
Truly I have never met a more selfless person. Her heart was in everything she ever did. I feel blessed to have known her. She always made you feel like you were the only person alive. Our prayers for her family and all who loved her.
Peace, Love, and Decolores beautiful lady,
Joe &Patty Canova💜
To Connie’s family,
I knew your mom and dad through Cursillo at Stonehill in Easton and from St. Mark’s and St. Brendan’s. Later through the Paulist Center and DCG:
I was deeply saddened by the news of her stroke and prayed that her suffering would end and yours. She has returned to her heavenly home to our loving God who she loved and served faithfully all her life.
She loved you all, what a beautiful obituary. You captured the great woman I knew and whose life touched so many.
Carol Geyer
Not enough space here to do justice to Connie’s Christian service to many. I was honored and blessed to know her from MBK. You always got a big smile and an even bigger hug from her. She took pride in making sure everyone left the table with a full meal. As we start our Christmas program at the Keeper, her presence will be truly missed as she “captained” the afternoon meal for thousands of volunteers and staff.
Dance lightly, my friend. . .
My deepest sympathies to Connie’s family. I will surely miss seeing her at My Brother’s Keeper this Christmas season as I’m sure so many others will as well. Her smile and warmth lit up the kitchen and she always made everyone feel so welcome. May she rest in peace and let the angels in heaven wait on her now!
My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all of Connie’s family. Connie was a very, very special lady, always willing to help anybody in need. I only knew her for a short time but couldn’t have loved her more if I had known her a lifetime. I will remember her by that sparkle in her eyes, her vibrant smile and the love for others that she showed by always being there if you needed her. DeColores Connie. I know you are with Jesus.
Connie made you feel like you were special. She knew everyone, and had a willing smile and open heart. She worked with joy in everything she did. She epitomized what a life well lived is all about. I will miss you very much. You were an incredible welcome wagon for everyone and you inspired so many of us into joyful service. God bless!!!
Cursillo 66, back in 1973, was my introduction to a special angel! Connie’s strong faith and many calls to action, never ceased to amaze me. A whirling dervish, that accomplished everything that came her way with love, joy, grace and enthusiasm.
She now lives eternally on her Fifth Day. I will always rejoice, just knowing and loving her as she now lives as a new member of the Communion of Saints.
With a grateful heart, my ❤️ And 🙏ers to all. Judy Murray
Connie will be missed. She always had a smile, a beautiful smile and made you feel special. I enjoyed serving meals with her. She was gem. I would hope that I could spread as much joy and love that she did. She was a very special lady who I will never forget. My sympathy goes out to her family! You were a blessed family to have had her in your life, as was all her friends. God bless you and you will all be in my prayers. I will miss her!!
To all of Connie’s Family,
SO SAD TO HEAR OF CONNIE’S SUDDEN ILLNESS AND DEATH. I FIRST KNEW HER WHEN SHE WELCOMED ME TO THE MOTHERS’ CLUB AT DON BOSCO HS IN THE “50”S I often saw her at Seniors’ gatherings and other places giving service to others. She was a very special person and you are all very blessed to have called her Mom. God bless you all
Irene Duff
My deepest sympathy to Connie’s family and her friends. She was such a pleasant person. Always had a big smile and hello for me at the Beanpost in S. Weymouth. We had alot of laughs, instagators you could say we were together. I so will miss her. Regards, Elaine
Tom and I have known Connie for most of our married lives. She was there, it seems, at every corner that we turned.
Our first experience may have been when she and Jim welcomed us and our friends, as well as a religious group and their clients from the South End to their Manomet lake front home I learned from them the import of “sharing the wealth”-whatever that wealth may be.
Connie was always a person to look up to as we intersected at Cursillo, prayer group, MBK, Camp Fatima, and not the least, parties. She was an important part of my Christian adult “upbringing”.
Our condolences to Connie’s family, friends, communities, and the many who shared life with her.
Tom and Ellen Hanley
Falmouth, MA (OFD)
It is with great sadness to know that Connie has passed. She was the sweetest and most kind woman who always welcomed you with her beautiful smile. The Brothers Keeper and the Cursillos will always bear a shadow with her passing…..but her smile will always be present in our hearts …May God give you rest and peace as you journey to your resting place……Love you Connie!
I am so sorry for your loss. I always loved going to Mass on your deck at White Island. Connie was always so welcoming and full of energy. May she rest in peace. Betsy Yount and family