January 21, 1921 – January 12, 2021
Quinebaug – Doralta “Dora” (Defilippo) Titchen, 99, of Watson Rd., currently residing at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Day Kimball Hospital due to complications of Covid 19. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Titchen who died on November 30, 2001. Born in N. Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Antoinette (Alberti) Defilippo.
Mrs. Titchen worked as a winder for Mattson Mills for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting.
Dora is survived by her daughter, Linda Integlia and her husband Pasquale “Pat” of So. Killingly; her sons, Thomas R. Titchen (Beth) of Lake Havasu, AZ; Jim Titchen (Lynda) of Arlington, WA; granddaughters, Holly Titchen of CA, Cheryl Titchen of NV and Angela Brodeur of CA; and three great grandchildren, Trishell Drennan, James Drennan, and Justin Veal. Dora was the last surviving of her nine siblings.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stephen’s Church in Quinebaug with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT. Memorial donations in Dora’s name may be made to Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Rd., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.Gilman AndValade.com.
Linda and Victor Kallgren
Dora was my mother-in-laws roommate while at Matulaitis. Dora was a good friend to her and kept her company. It was nice to meet and visit with Dora’s family while visiting our mom.
Prayers and thoughts to the family.
Holly Titchen
Words can’t express the loss I feel now that you are gone. You were the most amazing woman I knew. I love you and will miss you so much Nana.
Give Papa a hug from me!
Larry LaBonte
God bless Dora, family and friends.
Harvey (Duffy) and Jane Duffany
Linda and Pat: Duffy and I were saddened to read about Dora’s passing. She was such a lovely lady! We got to know her when my mother (Celina Stafford) lived down the hall from her at Matulaitis. She was always so well dressed with pretty jewelry. She took pride in how she looked and always had a smile.
Anita Santerre
Linda and Pat,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Mike & Anita Santerre
Marsha Kallgren
Dora will be missed. I had lots of laughs and fun with her while visiting my mother-in-law. Not too long ago we were doing puzzles together. Enjoyed visiting with her. Never failed to ask me how her godson was doing!!! My thought and prayers are with all of you at this heartbreaking time.
Marion Kervin
To the Titchen family,
I am saddened to hear about the passing of your Mom. She was wonderful to me when I would go and visit her. We would watch television together, and make chocolate chip cookies. She will be missed by many.
Marion & Paul