Dorothy (Sorensen) Nasatka, of 55A Stubtown Road, Hope Valley, died peacefully Wednesday at The Westerly Hospital with her family at her side. She was 78.
Mrs. Nasatka was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 2, 1927 the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Coffey)Nasatka. Raised in North Stonington, she attended local schools. She was a resident of Hope Valley for the past 35 years.
She was married to Walter F. Nasatka Sr. in Mystic on August 16, 1947. Together, they raised six children and enjoyed over 40 years of marriage prior to his death in 1988.
Affectionately known by her siblings as “babe”, she will be lovingly remembered as a dedicated homemaker who took great pride in her children and grandchildren. Also appreciated for her independent nature, she enjoyed frequent travels with her children.
She leaves her children, Walter Nasatka Jr. of Hope Valley, Patricia Clay of Groton, Donald Nasatka of Ledyard, Thomas Nasatka and his wife Peggy of Plainfield, Linda Palmer and her husband William Jr. of Stonington and Debra Hankins and her husband Jeff of Oak Ridge, TN; her siblings, Jack Sorensen of Ashaway and Kenneth Sorensen of Mystic; a sister-in-law, Jean Sorensen of Mystic; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Donald Sorensen.
Her family will gather privately for a Funeral Service at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic. The Rev. Charles A. McGrail, Pastor of St. Patrick Church, Mystic, will officiate. Burial will follow beside her late husband at Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. There are no visiting hours.
Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 238 West Town Street, Norwich CT 06360.
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**THE MAGIC OF A MOTHER'S TOUCH**
There's magic in a mother's touch,
And sunshine in her smile.
There's love in everything she does
to make our lives worthwhile
We can find both hope and courage
just by looking in her eyes
Her laughter is a source of joy,
her words are warm and wise
There is a kindness and compassion
to be found in her embrace
And we saw the light of Heaven
shining from our mother's face.