Anne Marie Dolan

Anne Marie Dolan, 70, passed away on Monday November 4, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. Anne was born on August 2, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts and the only child to Walter and Christine Rudinsky. In 1957, Anne met a neighborhood boy, Walter Dolan, who lived 2 blocks down the street from her. She graduated in 1960 from Dorchester High School and even though they did not attend the same school, they were high school sweethearts. The two married on December 13, 1963, and brought their daughter Dawn into the world on May 25, 1965. Anne spent her life dancing and teaching others in her studio for 15 years. She convinced her husband to join her in a twist dancing contest, and out of 450 plus contestants they placed first. Anne had a gift on the dance floor that would capture the attention of anyone in the room. She made and designed all of the costumes for her dance students with her creativity and talents as a seamstress. Anne was a devoted wife and mother and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Anne leaves behind, her husband Walter Dolan, daughter Dawn Hall, son-in-law Donald Hall, grandchildren James Hall, Daniel Hall, Patrick Dolan, and Sofia Baker. Services to be held at a later date.