THOMASTON- Dennis A. Mulhern, 56, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at St. Mary's VITAS after a 13 year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Lynn (Rubas) Mulhern.

Dennis was born November 13, 1958 in Waterbury, Ct son of Dolores (Allen) Mulhern and the late Daniel Mulhern. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Dennis worked for a local landscaping company, operating heavy equipment.

Dennis enjoyed motocross riding, camping, fishing, boating, gardening, auto races, traveling and being with his friends and hiking with his dogs.

Besides his wife of 21 years and his mother, Dennis is survived by his brothers, Robert (Lois), Thomas (Diane), mother in-law Marie, sister in-law Donna, brothers in-law Thomas and David (Claudia). Nieces Emily (Eddie), Zoe and Briana, nephews Ryan (Jaqueline), Patrick, Kye and Dylan. Also a great nephew Jack. Aunts Toni and Theresa and cousins. He also leaves best friends Betty, John, Pat, Anthony and Bill. A special Thank You to all the close personal friends who showed so much love and support to Dennis.

Dennis was predeceased by his grandparents, uncles Jim, Fran and Leonard, friend Spencer and father in-law Tom.

Memorials: Contributions may be made to the Lourdes Shrine and Grotto, 50 Montford Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759.

Cemetery: Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: St. Teresa's Church

Services: A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m.at St. Teresa's Church, Main St. South, Woodbury. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Watertown.

Visitation: Friends may call the Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 2 School St. on Saturday from 9: 30 until leaving for church.