Elizabeth Dolen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elizabeth Dolen of Ridgefield, Connecticut, born in Staten Island, New York, who passed away on December 4, 2021 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth Dolen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Rhatigan and Mary Rhatigan (Wall); her husband Frank Dolen; and her brothers, John, George and Donald Rhatigan.

She is survived by: her children, Frank (Julie) of Hilton Head, SC, James of Ridgefield, Thomas of New Fairfield, Joseph (Kathy Creighton) of Bridgewater, Timothy (Cheryl) of Fort Collins, CO, Michael of Ridgefield, Eileen Haupt (Steve) of Jericho, VT and Linda (John Skibo) of Treasure Island, FL; her brother Ray Rhatigan (Janie Espy); her sisters-in-law, Betty Rhatigan and Diny Rhatigan; her grandchildren, Brendan, Tyler, Jessica, Colleen, Sadie, Bridget, Hannah and Nick; and her great grandchild Carter. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Regretfully, because of the ongoing Covid situation, there will be no calling hours, and the Funeral Mass and burial will be private.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Saint Mary's Parish, 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877, The Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org or the St. Labre Indian School http://stlabre.org.