Mildred M. Dulin, 87, of Navin Avenue in Lee, died Sunday at home with her family at her side. Born April 15, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie Carter Gates, she was educated in the local schools there. Soon after moving to Lee in the 1950's Millie began her 46 years of service with the Lee Library Association as an assistant librarian. Millie was a member of St. Mary's Church, a faithful devotee to Our Lady's Oratory, a member of the St. Mary/St. Martha Sodality and was a founding member of the Lee Youth Association. Mrs. Dulin leaves behind two sons: James A. Dulin of North Bennington, VT and Edward T. Dulin of Manchester, VT; one daughter: Ann LaBier and her husband Warren, of Lee, seven grandchildren: Ian, Kelsi, Avery, Brian and his wife Alicia, John Paul and his wife Stephanie, Amanda and Nathan; and four great-grandchildren: Boston, Asher, Isla and Declan. In addition, she also leaves behind her nieces: Patricia Romano and her husband Stephen and Karen Bannon; and her nephew Richard Bannon and his partner Michelle Baker. Millie's family will receive friends and relatives in celebration of her life on Thursday, May 12th from 4PM to 7PM at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 13th at 11AM at St. Mary's Church in Lee. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Millie's honor to the Lee Library Association, Hospice Care in the Berkshires or the Lee Food Pantry, all in care of Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.
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Thursday, May 12th, 2016 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home
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Friday, May 13th, 2016 11:00am, St. Mary's Church
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