In Memory

Joanne Dorris Rochette (Dobensky)

Joanne Dorris Rochette (Dobensky)

Joanne (Rochette) Dobensky, 68, wife of James T. Dobensky passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2015. Born in Meriden she is a daughter of Dorris (Hallbach) Rochette and the late Joseph Rochette. Joanne worked for many years for SNET and currently was the Office Manager for Dr. Jack Herrle. Joanne's many hobbies included crocheting, bowling, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid Boston Red Sox and UCONN Women's Basketball fan. She looked forward to her yearly family vacations in Maine. Joanne was a past Worthy Advisor of the Meriden Chapter International Order of Rainbow for Girls and a two time Past Royal Matron for Westwood court #5 Order of the Amaranth. She was also a past Cub Scout leader for Den2 Pack 10 in Meriden. 
In addition to her husband James of 45 years, Joanne is survived by two sons and their wives, Jefferey (Lori) Dobensky of Meriden and James (JoAnn) Dobensky of Wolcott; three grandsons, Thomas, Jeffrey and Kyle Dobensky; two sisters Judy (Ray) Chapman Laselle, of Suffield, and Jennifer (Christopher) Koshak of Cheshire; a brother, Joseph (Deborah) Rochette of Newington; and numerous, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased in December 2013 by a brother, Jonathan Rochette.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hemdan and all the doctors, nurses and staff of Pavilion C at MidState Medical Center, who took such great care of Joanne.

(See posting on the Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, website.)



 
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10/14/15 07:51 AM #1    

Paula Kaiser (Krolikoski)

Joanne and I would often walk to school together.  We would meet and the corner of Windsor Avenue and Springdale Avenue and walk to Platt.  We would talk and laugh along the way.  So sad to hear of her passing.  My sympathies to those that knew and loved her. Sincerely, Paula Kaiser Krolikoski

 


10/15/15 10:39 AM #2    

Marsha Lee Gormley (Gilbert)

Joanne and I met again years later in a bowling league in Plainville.  She bowled with her son for many years until her health prevented it.  Her son, Jeff, still bowls in our league where he is Vice-President. She and I shared many memories of our Platt years. I will convey our class condolences to Jeff.

Marsha Gormley Gilbert


10/16/15 08:57 AM #3    

Catherine Jane Rockwell (Braithwaite)

Joanne and I sat next to each other in every class and in every grade from Kindergarten through high school.  We walked home together, sang songs, recited poetry, and shared secret thoughts.  She was one of my best friends.  Rest in Peace Joanne.....I will catch up with you later.     Jane  ( Rockwell) Braithwaite


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