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Elizabeth Dolan Obituary

Dolan, Elizabeth (nee Byrne), beloved wife of the late Simon, loving mother of Ann (Ken) Chandler, Eileen (Bill) Roberts and David CPD, devoted grandmother of Allen and Andrea Chandler, Caitlin, Ryan and Kelsey Roberts, dear sister of the late Patrick (Ann) Byrne, Peter (Margaret) Byrne, Mary Kate (Tom) Moran and Bridget Byrne, fond sister-in-law of Billy (May), Peter (Gertrude), Michael, Ellen, Sarah, Harriett (Michael) Fanning, Lili (Pat) Tierney and Anthony Dolan and the late John, aunt of many. Visitation at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m. to St. Benedict Church, Masses at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Saints. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660 or The St. Patrick Fathers, 1347 W. Granville, Chicago, IL 60660 would be appreciated. Native of Castle Darmot, Co. Kildare, Ireland. 773-588-5850.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 21, 2009.

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Ellen Wozny

May 23, 2009

To the Roberts family,

I am so sorry about this sudden loss. Know that many people are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Eileen O'Donnell-McNicholas

May 23, 2009

Dear Dave,

I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. I know you were very close. I remember you telling me about her scones. I am also sorry that I was unable to attend her services.

May your memories of her help you and your family through this difficult time.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Eileen O'Donnell, CPD - 630

Liz Rodriguez

May 22, 2009

Eileen, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know this is a hard time for you and your family and my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your loved ones. Sincerely, Liz Rodriguez

Amy Creswell

May 22, 2009

Eileen - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

James and Nicole Lock

May 22, 2009

Dear Eileen,

We are very sorry to learn this news. Our sympathy is with you and your family during this difficult time.

Vincent Coluccio

May 22, 2009

Eileen- Our sincere sympathy during this difficult time. The Robert's family is in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless and may the memories of your mom help comfort your tomorrows.

May 22, 2009

Dear Dave and Family,


I'm am so very sorry for your loss of your mom. Having lost my mother to cancer but only a few months ago I Take Comfort in knowing that One Day I will See her Again...It is this Promise that we can cling to... John 3:16

Ron Haislet & Family

May 21, 2009

Dear Eileen,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jennifer Sample and all our Phoenix Regional team

May 21, 2009

Eileen - I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I know this is a really tough time. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Marty Dean

Mary Jo Killoran

May 21, 2009

Dear Ann, Eileen, & David.
I so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was the first person to welcome me into the neighborhood and was always a delightful friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Mary Jo & Bob

Mary Davis-Mitchell

May 21, 2009

Dear Eileen, Ann and David,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. She was always so kind to me; making me feel like part of the family. Every time I saw her she spoke with such pride and gratitude for each of you and the ways you helped her over the years. My heart goes out to for your loss. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Mary Davis (Mitchell)

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