Anita D'Abato
July 8, 2021
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, Anita D’Abato, loving wife and mother of seven children, passed away at the age of 99. Anita was born on March 11, 1922, in Van Buren, ME to Raymond and Severine (DesJardins) Bouchard. She was the youngest of 11 children. She was Catholic and as a child growing up spent much of her time assisting the nuns at the local convent. Anita left high school to marry Fernand Dufour. Together they raised four sons, Lloyd, Rodney, Allen, Douglas, and two daughters, Barbara and Pamela. She later divorced to marry Ernest D’Abato, the love of her life. They raised one daughter, Denise. Anita spent her life being a devoted mother to her seven children. She was always ready to assist family, friends and neighbors. She was known for her hard work, quick wit, and strong hugs. Anita was preceded in death by her first husband, Fernand, her second husband, Ernest, two sons, Rodney and Lloyd, granddaughter, Michele, and grandson, David. She is survived by her children, Allen, Douglas, Barbara, Pamela, Denise, her 13 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. A wake will be held on Thursday, July 15, from 5-7 pm at Molloy Funeral Home at 906 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119. The burial service will be Friday, July 16 at 11am at Mt. St. Benedict's Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Flowers may be sent to Molloy Funeral Home, or a donation may be made to an Alzheimer’s or Dementia Foundation of your choice.
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, Anita D’Abato, loving wife and mother of seven children, passed away at the age of 99. Anita was born on March 11, 1922, in Van Buren, ME to Raymond and Severine (DesJardins) Bouchard. She was the youngest of... View Obituary & Service Information