Dorothy A. Bratchell Obituary
The family announces the passing of Dorothy A. Bratchell of Shelton, Connecticut on September 23, 2026. Dorothy was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy A. Bratchell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Beney and Douglas Beney; her former husband Joseph Bratchell; and her in-laws, Sandra Shea, Anthony Bratchell, Patrick Bratchell and Charles Luciano.
She is survived by: her husband Gene Walsh; her children, Sarah J. Bratchell and Louis Santoro; her daughter-in-law Jamie Santoro; her granddaughter Lacey Santoro; her sons, Sean Walsh (Hazel Walsh), Bryan Walsh and Kevin Walsh (Paige Walsh); her grandchildren, Marielle Walsh and Seanogh Walsh; her brother Douglas Beney (June Beney); her in-laws, Tina, Pat Torraco, Tommy and Jackie Bratchell; and her nieces, Tina Ramos (Brian Ramos) and Samantha Bratchell.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home (419 White Plains Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Saint Augustine's Cathedral (399 Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604). A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the St. John Cemetery (500 Moose Hill Rd, Monroe, CT 06468).
