Dolores R Harvey

Dolores R. Harvey, 88, died peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children. She was born August 4, 1934 in Roxbury Vt to Betty (Anair) and Harold Robinson where they resided with her older sister Sylvia. In 1941, the family moved to East Hartford Ct for her father’s employment at Pratt & Whitney, where she remained for the rest of her life.

Dolores graduated from South Grammar School, where she was rated the #1 student and was the DAR recipient. She was selected to mentor the 1st and 2nd grade students for reading. In 1952, Dolores graduated from East Hartford High School, where she was the #1 ranked business student in typing and shorthand.

After high school, she was employed by ATT and reached management level in 3 years. She was a Chief Instructor for Service Representatives and had a company car with a telephone in 1955.

At East Hartford High she met the love of her life, Bud Harvey. After Bud graduated from St Anselm College in 1956, they were married at St Rose Church where they were lifelong active parishioners.

In 1961, they moved to Holland Lane, where they lived for the rest of their lives. Dolores was a quintessential homemaker of the time, caring for her family including their 4 daughters. She enjoyed designing the house and the gardens.

In 1963, the family joined Glenbrook Swim and Tennis Club and enjoyed summer activities and social events. Dolores played competitive tennis for 40 years and made many friends with whom she and Bud shared cross country skiing and other social activities. They also attended various performances at UConn. During the 1980’s, they traveled extensively, visiting Greece, Italy, England, the Grand Canyon, Yellow Stone and other places.

Dolores had a lifelong concern for children, animals and the environment. She contributed extensively to these causes, in particular, to the 78 children whose lives were significantly improved through the Smile Train Program, and to the St Rose Food Pantry.

Dolores was predeceased by her daughter Kelly Harvey, mother and father Betty and Harold Robinson, sister Sylvia (Lester) Smith and grandson Ryan Dunne. She is survived by her beloved husband Howard G. “Bud” Harvey, her treasured daughters Kimberly Kinney, Cynthia (Stephen) Derry and Christine (Jeffrey) McAllister. Left to cherish her memory are grandchildren Brittany (Dustin) McPhillips, Sean (Alexandra) McAllister, Matthew McAllister, and great-grandchildren Beau McPhillips and Sebastian McAllister.

The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Hospice Care nurses, Donna and Betzy, for their excellent care and concern for Dolores. But especially, to Kelley Roy RN, for her extraordinary compassion, warmth and respect for Dolores. Kelley is an outstanding nurse and person, and we were extremely fortunate to have her with us.

As Dolores and her family wished, there will be a private funeral and burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to North American Martyrs Parish, 15 Maplewood Ave. East Hartford, Ct 06108, attention Food Pantry. A memorial Mass celebrating Dolores’ life will follow at a later date. Benjamin J Callahan Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave East Hartford Ct 06108 are assisting the family. To sign the online guestbook go to www.callahanfuneral.com