West Hartford Woman Dies After Bicycle Fall, Survived by Husband and Kids

WEST HARTFORD, CT – A local woman died Tuesday after falling off her bicycle Sunday afternoon.

The Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center posted Tuesday on Facebook that Anne Dombrofski, 48, had passed away at 2:35 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Mark, and children, Claire and Sean.

Her death is the result of possibly hitting a rut in the road on her bicycle and losing control, according to police. She was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred.

Dombrofski was a grant writer at Holy Family, where her husband was a member of the advisory board for several years, according to the post. The center will hold a memorial service to remember her life and share stories.

“We will long remember Anne’s warm smile and generous heart. She gave all of us, whether well known to her or not, the light of faith in her gentle and sincere countenance. Anne was an inspiring and principled person and a remarkable wife, mother, sister and daughter to her family,” the post said.

A funeral mass will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Claver Church. A wake will also be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pleasant Street church.

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Image via Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center Facebook page.