Dale Ventres, nee Hammar, of Bethlehem, Connecticut passed away peacefully Tuesday April 25th at Waterbury Hospital at the age of 57. She was the beloved wife of Michael Ventres of Bethlehem, CT. Dale was born in Bridgeport, CT August 11th 1959 to the late Alan and Nancy Hammar of Newtown, CT.

Dale grew up in Newtown, CT, and Graduated from Newtown High School. She was married to Michael Ventres May 15th 2004.

Dale was very outgoing and social with a large group of friends. Dale and Mike could frequently be found dining and socializing with friends throughout the Bethlehem and Woodbury area. Dale and Mike had recently completed construction and moved into their dream home with their two dogs, Jasper and Fuego who completed her family.

Dale will be sadly missed by her loving husband Michael Ventres of Bethlehem CT, Brother John Hammar and his wife Kristen, and their children Karleigh and Tyler of Newtown, CT.

Services will be held at Munson-Lovetree, 2 School Street, Woodbury, CT. 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday April 30th. An informal gathering will be held immediately following at Carlito's of Woodbury, 20 Sherman Hill Road, Woodbury, CT.  A private burial service will be held for the family on Monday.