Alice Irene Bolton, age 90, of Shelton entered into rest on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Bishop Wicke Health Center surrounded by her family’s love.
She was the devoted wife of 54 years to the late James A. Bolton, Jr. Alice was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 8, 1935 daughter of the late William E. Larsen and Rose Albina( Murphy) Larsen.
Alice was an alumnus of St. Xavier Academy and a graduate of the Rhode Island College of Education. She went on to teach elementary school before dedicating herself to motherhood. She was a devout faithful Catholic who enjoyed traveling with her husband, riding the waves at Scarborough Beach, and getting together with the Curves girls.
Everyone loved her laugh and beautiful smile. Alice later enjoyed happy hour and coffee hour at Wesley Heights. Most of all, she cherished being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and spending time with her family. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Wesley Village and Bishop Wicke for their care and compassion over the last few months.
She was the beloved mother of Joanne (Greg) Young, Deacon Timothy (Michelle) Bolton, Paul (Jean) Bolton, and Maureen (Rich) Kandro and mother-in-law of the late Mary Ellen Bolton. She was Gram to Kristen (Dean), Kathleen (Matt), Tracy (Brien), Alicia, Timothy (Liz), Meagan (Brian), Kaitlin, Matthew, Michael (Sarah), Shannon (Adam), Steven (Jeimy), and Laura. She was the great grandmother of Julia, Hannah, Lucas, Makenna, Keegan, Evan, Adriana, Mateo, Molly, Maisie, August, Madeline, and Adeline. She was also survived by several nieces and nephews.
On Tuesday, June 24th friends are invited to go directly to St. Margaret Mary Church, 50 Donovan Lane, Shelton for her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Her burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull.
The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to support the formation of future priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport by going to www.bridgeportpriest.org/give or The Catholic Center, 238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606.
The Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton has been entrusted with her arrangements. Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.
