Dolores C. Yanni (nee Brien), 79, of West Chester, formerly of Berwyn, died Dec. 9.

Born in 1936 in Brockton, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Claire B. (nee Deslaurier) and Thomas E. Brien.

Dolores enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking, decorating, and visiting the beaches of Cape Cod and Pelican Bay, FL. During her lifetime, she traveled all over the world and lived in Germany and Argentina as well as many states. Dolores was a volunteer at Paoli Hospital and the Citizens Advocacy of Chester County. She taught Sunday school and was a Girl Scout leader. Dolores was a distant cousin of St. Andre Bessette and attended his canonization in Rome.
Dolores was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, who affectionately called her Mimi.

She was the beloved wife of Frank R., with whom she shared 58 years of marriage; loving mother of Elizabeth A. Nebel (G. Martin), Diane M. Carson (Joseph), and the late David M.; dear sister of Richard Brien (Lois), Jeanne Florio (Rick), Pauline Lindstrom (Jim), Donna Sullivan (Steve), and the late Leo (Toni); grandmother of Sarah, Douglas, Andrew, and Gregory.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, Dec. 19,  11 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Church, 1325 E Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to The Compassionate Friends, Inc., Valley Forge Chapter, 12 Brook Circle, Glenmoore, PA 19343.

Arr. by The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000.

Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com.