Dalne Dola
July 24, 1940 - February 08, 2025
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Dalne McConnell Dola, a resident of Gainesville, Florida passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was 84 years old. Dalne was born in Keene, New Hampshire on July 24, 1940 to her parents Frank and Elva McConnell. In 1957 Dalne relocated to Florida from New Hampshire and was a resident of Williston from 2005 through 2023, she retired in 2004 after dedicating over 28 years of her life in the field of education. Her career path took her from teacher to elementary school principal to district supervisor in the Pasco County School District. Even after retirement Dalne continued her love for education as a docent at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, she also committed 15 years to the non-profit organization for the Daughters of American Revolution. In addition to being a master gardener, she also enjoyed quilting and photography. Dalne was of the Methodist Faith and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Williston. Dalne was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Frank Dola, father Frank Lowry McConnell, mother Elva Morse, and son Bruce Dola. She is survived by her son Frank Dola (Jennifer); daughters Laurayne Dola, Liana Stolfus Anderson (Richard); sisters Peggy Perry (Cliff), Elva Wilson; seven grandchildren Jessica Meek, John Sushko, Pete Dola, Sara Stolfus, Chelsea Graham, Hunter Stolfus, and Grace Dola; she also leaves behind four great grandchildren Raynee Meek, Devon Meek, Harper Dola, and Charlotte Dola. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Knauff Funeral Home in Williston. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm. Judge Joe Smith will officiate the service. Knauff Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dola family during their time of transition. Visitation Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Knauff Funeral Home Williston, Florida Funeral Service Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:00 PM Knauff Funeral Home Williston, Florida
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Scott Factor
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Mrs D. was someone who loved all her kids...even the ones not related to her...Through so many years. There isn't enough room here to note all the lives she left a positive impression on, but we can certainly tell about mine. Life is about people, and I can't imagine how lesser mine would be had I never had the opportunity to have her be a part of it. I'll miss the conversations, agreements/disagreements, lessons learned, and that look she gave me when she knew I could do better than I was currently doing...If that makes sense. As tough as the world is right now, she has left it a better place. Thank you for all the years of caring, friendship, and patience. You'll forever have my love, respect, and admiration.
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Cheryle Chandler
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I am so very sorry to hear of the recent passing of our Colonial Dames sister, Dalne. My prayers are with her family and friends. May God's blessings be on this family.Very respectively,Cheryle Chandler, Member Colonial Dames XVII, Abraham Venable I
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Lizabeth Doebler
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Lovely lady that will be missed. Met her in DAR and had spoken to her many times there and on the phone many times. So very sad and so very sorry.
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Anthony
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May God bless, comfort, and console her family and loved ones