Dolores A. Connolly

Born in Alden, NY Dec. 18, 1932 the daughter of Alton and Florence (Nunz) Fix.

Dolores was a loving mother with a big heart , she was a devout member of St. Joseph’s RC Church of Gowanda. She loved yard sales and antiquing , she especially was fond of salt and pepper shakers and mast quite a collection that she shared with family and friends . Her smile was infectious a hug and a kiss goodbye and hello was a trait that Dolores also shared. Dolores enjoyed bowling even into her 90’s, besides being a devoted wife, mother and homemaker Dolores drove school bus in East Aurora and Gowanda , making long lasting friendships along the way.

Survivors include her children: Steve (Penny) McDowell of East Aurora; Ann (Nelson) Dorolek of Marilla; Sue (Robert) Terry of Innisfil, Ontario, Canada; and Ron(Alison) Connolly of Springville. Dolores is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with a brother, Alton (Carol) Fix of Darien Center; and several nieces and nephews.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husbands; Richard McDowell and Joseph Connolly. Dolores was also preceded in death by a brother Clement Fix and a sister Agnes Hassenbohler.

Friends may call at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda, NY Sunday Oct. 5, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday Oct. 6, 2025 at 10 am from St. Joseph’s RC Church East Main St. Gowanda (please assemble at church) . Interment to follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery Gowanda.

Memorials , if desired , may be made to the SPCA, WNY Alzheimer’s Association or to the American Cancer Society (Schindler Funeral Home has donation envelopes with addresses for each charity.