Alma Zuccolo Dolen Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Alma Zuccolo Dolen

January 08, 1920 - February 20, 2018

Obituary For Alma Zuccolo Dolen

Alma Eliza Dolen, resident of Fourth Creek, formerly of Cochrane, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in Spirit River, at the age of 98 years,

Alma was born on January 8, 1920 in Cochrane, AB. She was raised on a mixed farm north of Cochrane and went to the Horse Creek School.

She married Francis Dolen June 21, 1947. They lived the first five years of their marriage on the old Dolen farm. Wanting a new adventure, they came north to check out the Peace Country in 1951. They homesteaded in what is now Fourth Creek in 1953 with three small kids in tow. Here she remained until her passing.

Alma loved to travel and floor curling was a big part of her life. She also loved gardening, reading, quilting and her grandkids.

She will be sadly missed by her children: Peter (Marilyn), Anne (Dennis), Kathleen (Leo), Ken (Connie), and Evelyn (Keith); grandchildren: Conrad (Daniela), Erica (Jeff), Logan (Rachel), Nevada (Nickola), Jordanna (Thomas), Melissa, Breanne (Scott), Kyla, Quinton (Cynthia), Shannon, Keifer (Natalie), Kelly (Brittany), Kelsey, Cheyenne, and Zane; as well as 17 great-grandchildren.

Alma was predeceased by her husband Francies Dolen in 1972; son Thomas Dolen in 1976; parents Thomas and Angelina Zuccolo; and her six siblings: Mary, John, Katy, Elsie, Tilly and Adelma.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 26, 2018, at 1:00pm, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Spirit River, AB, (5019 43 Ave).

Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant View Lodge (PO Box 3200, Spirit River, AB, T0H 3G0).

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26 Feb

Funeral Service

13:00 PM

St. Joseph Catholic Church - Spirit River , Get Directions »

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June 24, 2021

Vandermade Erin

So very sorry for the loss of Alma. She must have been so proud of the wonderful big clan she left behind. We apologize for not being able to attend today and offer big hugs from the Fitzpatrick family.
June 24, 2021

Phoenix Rob

It is with a heavy heart reading the Obituary for Mrs. Dolen, she was one of the kindest people in the world, it seems that everyone was welcomed into her home and made to feel very comfortable. Mrs. Dolen had charm, patience and grace and always had a smile for everyone. Our sincere condolences to Peter, Anne, Kathy, Ken and Evelyn and their families. Please accept my apologies for being in attendance at the service.
June 24, 2021

Hampton Dawn

I deeply regret not been able to attend Alma's service on Monday but am very very thankful that her & I had a great, fun visit in January. We covered a wide range of topics that all involved lots of chuckles. When I asked her what possessed her & Frances to move all the way up here, she replied, "there were a lot of Dolen boys around that home farm & we decided to take off and find a new place in a new part of the country, now look at it here, it is full of Dolen boys again"! She has left an enduring legacy.
June 24, 2021

Sands Nevelda

My thoughts are with all of you in the loss of your Mother. She was a great neighbour to our family and raised a really fine family.

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