Mary Frances Valach ~ Obituary

Mystic - Mary Frances (Bolner) Valach, 48, died peacefully at her home in Mystic, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, in the presence of her family.

She was born in New Orleans, La., March 18, 1964, daughter of the late Richard and Phyllis Bolner. Mary Frances grew up in Metairie, La. with a love of music, great food and friends. She has been a resident of Mystic for the past 18 years. Ten of those years were spent as an employee of General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton.

Although her home was in Connecticut, her heart was always in the "Big Easy" New Orleans. She shared the zest and hospitality from the roots of her heritage. Mary was a great mother, sister, aunt and friend. She will truly be missed.

Mary is survived by her beautiful daughter, Alexandra Julia Valach; sister, Stephanie (Bolner) Tupper of New London; and brother, Rick Bolner and wife, Robin, of Austin, Texas.

She will be memoralized Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic. A service will start at 6 p.m. with visitation until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CT Animal House, P.O. Box 343, Waterford, CT 06385.

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