Marjorie L. Dowling Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marge Dowling, 90, beloved wife of the late Henry Dowling of East Hartford, CT died peacefully surrounded by her 3 girls and loving caregiver Carolyn on Sept. 13, 2019. Born Dec. 1, 1928 in Hartford, CT to the late Margaretta and Edmund Purtell, she lived most of her adult life in East Hartford. Marge retired after 20 years at Travelers so she could help care for her grandchildren. She was a WONDERFUL wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend. Family was everything to her. She loved nothing more than making a delicious meal on a Sunday afternoon for everyone to enjoy. She was a generous person who always thought of others before herself. Besides her husband of 50 years, Henry, she was predeceased by her infant son John, sister Shirley and brothers Walter and Norman. She leaves behind 3 daughters, Mary Dowling of South Windsor, Kathleen Strietelmeier and husband Michael of Somers, and Norah Furlong and husband William of Columbia. The joy of her life were her 4 grandsons Michael Strietelmeier, Jr. and wife Jessica of Enfield, Matthew Strietelmeier and husband Kasey of West Hartford, Benjamin Furlong and fiancee Jill of Florida, and Samuel Furlong of Washington, D.C. She is also survived by great grandchildren Shea, Ivy, and Cooper Strietelmeier, her sister Jeanne and brother-in-law Bill Ciotto, sister-in-law Mary Klukas, and many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed. Marge's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Glastonbury Health Care Center for their loving care over these past few years. Calling hours are from 10-11 am on Saturday Sept. 21 at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill, CT followed by a service and burial. Please share online expressions of sympathy, memories, or photo tributes at www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com.

Marjorie L. Dowling

December 1, 1928 - September 13, 2019