Janet Ficks Dahill

Janet Ficks Dahill of West Hartford, CT, wife of the late Robert C. Dahill, died on January 27, 2014, age 93. She was born in Hartford, CT on July 10, 1920, the daughter of Carl S. and Mary (Hoye) Ficks. A resident of West Hartford most of her life, she attended Hartford schools, graduating from Weaver High School. Janet was an active community volunteer, serving as a Corporator of Oak Hill, as a member of the Wadsworth Atheneum Woman’s Committee where she supported the gift shop and the annual Festival of Trees and, for many years, as a volunteer at the Woman’s Exchange in West Hartford. Janet also was a founding member of the Connecticut Opera Guild and the Greater Hartford Auxiliary of the American Cancer Society. She was a long time member of the Country Club of Farmington and of the West Hartford Garden Club. In addition to golf and gardening, Janet loved being at the beach, enjoying many summers with her family at their home in Black Point Beach Club and, later, her time at Groton Long Point. She is survived by her children, Robert C. Dahill, Jr. (wife Susan) of New Canaan, CT and Carlene D. Bush (husband Ronald) of West Hartford, her granddaughters Katherine H. Dahill and Elizabeth H. Dahill, both of New York City, and Allison D. Bush, of Washington, DC, her brother-in-law Edwin M. Dahill Jr. and wife Patricia of West Hartford and sister-in-law Margaret Ficks of Kensington, CT. She also leaves several nieces and nephews who were a cherished part of her extended family. In addition to her husband Bob, she was pre-deceased by brothers Robert and Richard Ficks and by a grandson, Tyler W. Bush. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. Burial at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery will be private. There are no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to the American School for the Deaf, 139 North Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

Janet Ficks Dahill

July 10, 1920 - January 27, 2014