2010-2019, CT, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Fairfield
+2012, Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT, Obituary
Published in Connecticut Post on June 19,
2012
Mabel B. Blankenship,
age 96 of Danbury and previously of the Stepney section of Monroe and Newtown
died Saturday June 16th at the Danbury Health Care Center after a long illness.
Mabel was a longtime member of the former Stepney Methodist Church and the
Ladies Auxiliary of the church.
She is survived by 3 daughters,
Carolyn Fertko of Fairfield, Evelyn Knapp of Bridgeport and Marilyn Wanamaker
of New Milford; 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great- great grandchildren.
Friends may call in the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street Newtown
Wednesday June 20th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Interment will follow in Stepney
Village Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, William, 74, 10Jun1912
- ??Oct1986, Newtown, Fairfield, CT, WV-233-34-9168
+2014, Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT, Obituary
Published in News Times on Sept. 17, 2014
Frances A. McCarroll, 80 [1934], of Danbury, CT passed away unexpectedly
on Sunday, September 14, 2014 in Allentown, PA. Fran was born in Danbury, CT, a
daughter of the late Manual and Anna Leo Gustems.
She was the wife of the late Bernard J. McCarroll. She attended
Danbury Schools and was a 1952 graduate of Danbury High School. A longtime
employee with Risdon Corporation, she retired in 1996. An avid camper, she
enjoyed spending her summers in the Catskills and at Lake George.
Survivors include her son:
Richard Blankenship of Whitehall, PA. Her daughter: Deborah
D'Amico and her husband, Ralph, of New Fairfield, CT. Her grandchildren:
Cassandra, Marina, Jake and Andrew.
A Graveside Service will be conducted Thursday at 10am at St. Peter
Cemetery, Section 15, Danbury, CT.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richard Blankenship – b.17Apr1965 -
Whitehall, PA - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJPQ-7CTZ
Deborah A Blankenship – b.24Aug1967 - New Fairfield, CT - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KGKX-LP5
Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT, Marriage: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VWRD-TVY
Richa Blankenship, 26, - Franc A. Gustems, 26, - 08Apr1961
SSDI: Blankenship,
Richard, 61, 25Nov1934 - 09Dec1995, Waterbury, New Haven, CT, CT-043-26-9577
+2016, Easton, Fairfield
Co., CT, Obituary
Easton Courier (CT) - December 1, 2016
Jean B. Bromer was
born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1919, Jean was the fifth child
of Winifred Blankenship , a musical mother, and Walter D. Blankenship, a general medical practitioner, who often
took little Jean around on his visits to patients in the countryside, where she
learned Pennsylvania Dutch playing with Amish children.
This second language proved useful later in life when she traveled
to Lancaster County to buy quilting supplies. Hearing conversation in
"Dutch" about the Connecticut license plate from the clerks in the
quilting store, she let them know that she was born in Lancaster, understood
what they were saying, and expected the local price.
Jean was always a tenacious and unshakeable negotiator. She made
hundreds of quilts, including one for every family wedding, and baby quilts for
each of her great grandchildren and her one great-great grandchild. She also
taught quilting and ceramics at home, at the Easton Senior Center, and in
nursing homes, continuing into her late 80s.
Jean was a talented musician — playing the marimba professionally
and at home, to the delight of her family. She lived in Easton since 1969,
serving as Democratic Registrar of Voters for 17 years.
Jean Blankenship met John Bromer, who went to college with her
older brother, when she was 14. A year later, they eloped to Maryland. They were
married for 73 years — traveling the world together and charming most everyone
they met. John passed away in 2008.
Predeceased by her parents, sister
Marion, brother
Albert and baby sisters Ruth and Winifred as well as
her husband.
Jean is survived by her children Michael Bromer and his wife
Carolyn of Illinois, Barbara van Achterberg of Easton, John Bromer and his wife
Gail of western North Carolina, and Jim Bromer, her primary caregiver, of
Easton. She had 11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild. Her nieces and nephews loved Jean also. Jean is remembered by
friends and family as an unflagging source of common sense and good cheer.
She enjoyed people, and her delight in their company made guests to
her home feel wanted and welcome. She could entertain visitors for hours with
finely spun anecdotes about the lighter moments in her and her husband's life.
Jean will be warmly remembered and missed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Huntington, Fairfield Co., CT, Obituary
Published in Connecticut Post on Dec. 15,
2015
Elizabeth Kopchik Soltis, of Huntington, age 99 passed away five
months short of her 100th birthday. She passed away peacefully of natural
causes on Wednesday, December 09, 2015 in Lord Chamberlain Health Center, Stratford with her loving family and
her nurse by her side.
She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Soltis, a veteran of
WWII and was married blissfully for 62 years. Elizabeth, a retired employee of
Remington Arms was employed during WWII as an ammunition inspector. She was
born in Granville, NY to the late Peter and Anna (Mizicko) Kopchik and she was
a long time resident of Trumbull and Huntington. She was a member of the
Trumbull Seniors, of the PTA in Trumbull and a frequent volunteer at St John's
the Baptist Russian Orthodox church.
Elizabeth traveled extensively with her husband on senior bus trips
throughout the country. Later in life, Elizabeth enjoyed going to her
daughter's summer residence in Portsmouth, RI, where she thoroughly enjoyed the
Newport polo matches and kite festivals. Her true love was being a homemaker
caring for her home, and making home cooked meals for her husband and daughter.
Elizabeth was the best mother a child could ever have. She also enjoyed time
spent with her beloved cats, Tigger Boy and MaMa Cat.
Survivors include her devoted daughter, Cynthia Scanlon of
Huntington, James Cantwell III who was like the son she never had, a special
family friend, Charles French the III of West Wardsboro VT, her brothers, John
Kopchik and his wife Helen, and Peter Kopchik and his wife Vera all of
Stratford, her niece Carole Skubas, her husband Joseph Skubas and great-nieces,
Suzanne Ashworth, and Danielle Valle all of Florida, and several other nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her beloved husband and parents, Elizabeth was
predeceased by her sisters, Mary Blankenship and Anne Newton, and nieces, Audrey Toigo
and Shirley Kolkebeck.
Family and friends will remember Elizabeth for her lively spirit
and love of life. She will be deeply missed by all and as Elizabeth would say,
Thank God you are home. So to Elizabeth, we say, Thank God you are home.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 17th at
10:30 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford with
Very Rev. David Cochran officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery,
Stratford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, New Canaan, Fairfield
Co., CT, Obituary
The New Canaan Advertiser, (CT) - July 9, 2019
Virginia V. B. Lamborn, of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away at Norwalk Hospital [Fairfield
Co., CT] on July 1, 2019,
following a brief illness. Known as "Ginny", she was the beloved
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Van Blarcum, formerly of Pelham Manor, New
York, and Boynton Beach, Florida. She was born on August 14, 1930, in Syracuse,
New York.
Her father ("Van"), a noted football star, was an
Executive Vice-President with the McKesson & Robbins company, and her
mother, Ellen, daughter of former Mayor of Syracuse, Walter R Stone, was a
homemaker. The family summered at their cottage on Lake Ontario, which Ginny
often spoke of fondly.
Ginny attended high school in New Rochelle, New York, and went on
to attend Mount Holyoke College, where she met Arthur H. "Harry"
Lamborn, a Williams College man, of Greenwich, Connecticut. They were married
in 1950. Following college, they moved to Mount Vernon, New York, and her
husband began his career as a broker-trader with Lamborn & Company on Wall
Street. After welcoming three children into the world, the growing family moved
to Darien, Connecticut, in the mid-1950s, where their fourth and last child was
born.
A gifted pianist, Ginny organized the neighborhood carol sings
every year, where many enthusiastic children would gather at her home to
practice the carols while she played the piano. Ginny also enjoyed painting
with oils, in her own Impressionistic style. She enjoyed the local life with
her family in Darien, including outings to Weed Beach and Pear Tree Point, and
frequent neighborhood get-togethers. The family also spent memorable summers
vacationing in Maine on Penobscot Bay, as well as on Martha's Vineyard.
Ginny enjoyed traveling far and wide with her husband, where his
business as a sugar and coffee trader would take them to Cuba, the Dominican
Republic, Japan, and all over South America and Europe. At home, she was a
superb hostess to friends and business associates alike, who visited from
around the world.
In January of 1964, the family moved to New Canaan, Connecticut.
Ginny became an avid bridge player. She was a member of the Presbyterian
Church, and served as a Deacon. She was active in the New Canaan Women's Club,
and served as President.
Establishing a part-time residence in Boca Raton, Florida, she
became a world-class angler, winning several trophies, including one year, the
"High Lady Angler". Later, she continued traveling and sharing her
experiences while employed as a travel agent for New Canaan Travel.
Ginny was predeceased by her former husband, Arthur H. Lamborn, of
New Canaan, Connecticut, and by her sister Alice (Mrs. Rudolph R. Sattler), of
Bethesda, Maryland.
Ginny is survived by her brother, James C. Van Blarcum of Commerce
Township, Michigan, and by four children,
Arthur H. Lamborn, Jr. (Audrey) of Victor, New York, Kathryn L. Blankenship (Larry) of
Waterford, Connecticut, Amy S. Lamborn of El Paso, Texas, and Juliana L.
McKenna (David) of New Canaan, CT. She is also survived by seven grandchildren,
12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of New
Canaan, Connecticut, on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 11:30 am, with interment
of ashes to be conducted privately beforehand.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Larry J.
Blankenship – b.26Aug1950 - New Canaan, CT: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG28-5VL
Relatives: Joshua L.
Blankenship, Kathryn L. Blankenship, L. Blankenship, Matthew J. Blankenship,
Sarah V. Blankenship.
2013, Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., CT, Obituary
The Plain Dealer, (Cleveland, OH) - July 3, 2013
Noreen L. Papa, 47, of Ridgefield, CT., wife of John M. Papa, died
surrounded by her loving family on Saturday afternoon, June 29, 2013 at her
home. Mrs. Papa was born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 3, 1966, a daughter of
Patricia (Monroe) Lapham of Chardon, Ohio and the late Charles V. Lapham.
She attended St. Mary School and Notre Dame High School both of
Chardon, Xavier University of Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Pace University
of Pleasantville, NY. An area resident since 1987 coming from Ohio, Mrs. Papa
first resided in Westchester County, NY from 1987 to 1994 when she moved to
Ridgefield. As a Ridgefield resident, Mrs. Papa was a certified Personal
Trainer, an avid runner and athlete, a member of RLAM (Run Like A Mother) and
several local running groups. She competed in several marathons and a tri. She
was a member of St. Mary Parish and active in its Religious Education program.
She was a Catechist and Religious Educator for six years. A loyal friend,
loving mother and wife, friends and the community will remember Noreen as a
gift of encouragement and positivity.
In addition to her husband of twenty-five years and mother, Mrs.
Papa is survived by three sons, John Charles "Chip" Papa, Andrew
Michael Papa and Joshua Thomas "J. T." Papa; a daughter, Isabel M.
Papa; two brothers, Charles V. Lapham and his wife, Joan and Joel M. Lapham;
three sisters, Mary P. Lapham, Karen
A. Hammer and her husband "A. J." and Denise A. Blankenship and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, Mrs. Papa was predeceased by a sister,
Sheila A. Lapham.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 6,
2013 at 10:15 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Ridgefield. Interment will take place in
St. Mary Cemetery, Ridgefield at the direction of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Stratford, Fairfield Co., CT, Obituary
Published in Connecticut Post on Nov. 17,
2013
Rodney G. Goff, 65, of Stratford, peacefully entered into eternal
rest on November 14, 2013, at the West
Haven [New Haven Co., CT] V.A. Medical Center. He was the beloved
husband of the late Veronica "Roni" Worthington Goff. Mr. Goff was
born in Micco, West Virginia on February 1, 1948, son of the late William and Dorothy Blankenship Goff.
He was a resident of the Valley area for most of his life before
moving to Stratford five years ago. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Rodney was employed as a diesel mechanic at
Ansonia Copper & Brass for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed
fishing, fixing cars, visiting the casino and especially spending time with his
family.
He is survived by a loving son, Glen J. Goff (Jennifer) of Sharon,
MA, two loving daughters, Alicia Sotolongo (Tim) of Shelton and Christine Frey
(Jim) of Seymour, a brother, Carl G. Goff of New Haven, two sisters, Mag
Biewald and Stefanie Goff of West Haven, cherished grandchildren, Zachary, Colin,
and Ayden Frey, Lucas and Olivia Sotolongo and Ryan Goff, former wife, Maria
Campolucci, brother in law, Michael Milia (Eileen) and sister in law, Elia
Iannaccone (Ciro) all of Seymour and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, William & Jack Goff and a
sister Barbara Goff.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday
at 9:15 am from Spinelli-Ricciuti/Bednar-Osiecki Funeral Home, 62 Beaver Street
in Ansonia, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary
Church in Ansonia. Interment with U.S. Army military honors will take place
immediately following Mass in the State Veterans' Cemetery in Middletown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
West Virginia Deaths; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NMD5-PZG
Goff, Bill – M, b.
24 Feb 1945, d. 24 Feb 1945, Omar,
Logan Co., WV,
S/o Bill Gogg, WV, & Dorothy Blankenship, KY,
+2016, Stratford, Fairfield Co., CT, Obituary
Published in Connecticut Post on Apr. 13,
2016
Peter G. Kopchik Sr. age 88 of Stratford, beloved husband of Vera
D'Amato Kopchik, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016. Peter, a U.S. Navy
Veteran of WWII was born in Bridgeport to the late Peter and Anna (Mizicko)
Kopchik, and has been a life long area resident.
He was a retired accountant for Raybestos Corporation. Peter was a
lifetime member of American Legion Post 11 in Jaffrey, NH. and was a musician
and former bandleader of the Skylarks Orchestra.
In addition to his parents, Peter was pre-deceased by his sisters, Elizabeth Soltis, Mary Blankenship and Anne Newton.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted
children, Sandra Messina of MA, and her life partner Howard Taylor of VT and
Peter Kopchik Jr. and his wife Carol of FL, 2 granddaughters, Sascha Morris and
Jessica Kodzik, a grandson, Peter J. Kopchik, 4 great-grandchildren, a brother,
John Kopchik and his wife Helen of Stratford, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may greet his family on Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 10:00
–11:00am in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford with a
prayer service at 11:00am. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery Stratford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hartford
2011, Enfield, Hartford Co., CT, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/303854/Weaver-Donald.php
Donald Weaver, 82, of Enfield, born June 23rd, 1928, died on
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Hebrew Home in West Hartford with his loving
family at his side. Son of the late John Samuel and Mary (Rotter) Weaver,
Donald was raised in Alder, WA, and he met his late wife Paulette
(Leclerc) Weaver in Maine while he was serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Prior
to his 37 year career with the railroad, as a conductor for Amtrak and as a
trainman for Conrail and the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, Donald
fondly recalled his maritime career that began in his native state of
Washington, where he worked on tug boats for the Foss Co. and later as a
merchant marine. He was a member of the United Transportation Union for more
than 50 years, joining in 1960, and a member of the AMVETS.
Donald is survived by two daughters, Diane Weaver Dunne and her
husband, Michael, of Enfield and Donna Weaver and her husband, Jack Turek, of
Milford, CT. He also leaves three grandsons and a granddaughter and their
spouses, Dr. Matthew and Teri Dunne of Palmer, MA, Michael and Tara Dunne of
Enfield, Kristen and Richard Sabonis of Enfield, and Robert and Melissa Kegler
of Middletown; and his cherished great grandchildren, Lily Mae Dunne, Elizabeth
Sabonis and Richard Sabonis. In addition, Donald is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Royce Weaver
of Tacoma, WA, Claire Stumpf of Spanaway, WA, Barbara Blankenship, of Bellingham, WA, and Ray Weaver of NY.
True to his gentle and positive nature, Donald remained upbeat
during challenging times, even as he struggled with serious health issues
during the past year. He maintained that lifes journey was easier to travel
when accompanied by a sense of humor.
Family and friends may gather at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61
South Road, Enfield, CT at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011, for a
procession to St. Patrick Church, corner of Pearl and High Streets, Enfield
where a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mr. Weavers life will be held at
10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Patricks King Street Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, New Britain, Hartford Co., CT, Obituary
The Herald, (New Britain, CT) - February 15, 2012
Douglas Paul Blankenship Sr., 64, of New Britain and formerly of Plainville, beloved friend of
Debbra Lynne of Plainville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at home. Doug
was born Feb. 5, 1948, in Southington.
He had served in the U.S. Army and was a resident of Plainville for
22 years before moving to New Britain. Doug was a truck driver for many years
until his retirement. He loved to shoot pool, having been in several
tournaments in the area and was an avid fisherman.
Besides his beloved friend, Debbra, he is survived his mother, Rose
(Pernal) Guiliano and her husband, Michael E. Guiliano, of Meriden; his son, Douglas Blankenship Jr. of Meriden; his step daughter, Shannon Konopaske and her husband,
Eric Konopaske, of Bristol; his two grandchildren,
Debbra Konopaske of Bristol and Michala Blankenship
of Meriden; his five brothers, Dennis P. Blankenship Sr., of Meriden, Michael E. Guiliano of New
Haven, Kenneth L. Blankenship of Waterbury, Donald J. Guiliano of
Meriden, and Robert John Guiliano of Meriden; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased his daughter,
Kimberly Ann and his father, Phillip
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Philip, 68, 28Mar1924 -
28Nov1992, Southington, Hartford, CT, KY-402-28-1972
2014, Enfield, Hartford Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The Hartford Courant on Feb. 3,
2014
Henry "Hank" L. Blethen, well known as"Coach
Hank"of Enfield, passed from his earthly journey at the age of 54, on
Saturday (Feb. 1, 2014) with loved ones at his side at St. Francis Hospital
& Medical Center in Hartford.
Hank was the beloved husband of Michelle K. (Blankenship) Blethen. He was born on June 27, 1959 in Hartford,
CT the son of the late Henry R. and Rita C. (McNally) Blethen.
He was a lifelong resident of Enfield, graduate of Enfield High
School, Asnuntuck C. C. and Community College of the Air Force. Hank was
employed with the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. He served his country
proudly as a member of the U.S. Air National Guard, and was a member of the
Knights of Columbus Washington Irving Council50, Enfield and Elks Lodge B.P.O.E
# 2222, Enfield. He coached various sports, enjoyed listening to Oldies music,
working out and was an avid Red Sox fan, but his greatest joy in life was
spending time with family.
Besides his wife Michelle, Hank is survived by his loving children; Gina Mirando of FL,
Steven Blethen of Boston, MA, Henry Blethen of San Diego, CA and Kaitlyn
Blethen of Enfield. He is also survived by a brother Edward J. McCusker &
his wife Kathy of Atlanta, GA, and a sister Joanne Rousseau & her husband
Al of Seabrook, NH, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister Norma Anne
McCarthy.
The funeral services will take place on Friday Feb. 7, with the
procession forming at 9:00 a.m. from the Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels 43
Shaker Rd. in Enfield, to Holy Family Church 23 Simon Rd. Enfield for a 10:00
a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow with military honors in
St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery in Enfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Seems that there are two Michelle K.
Blankenships in the area
CT Marriage; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VWT8-59B
Blankenship,
Michelle K., 21, - Adkins, John F., 42, - 27Jul1985, New Britain, Hartford Co.,
CT,
Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KGDL-96Z
Adkins, Michele
K. b.15Mar1964, Residence 2005: Enfield, CT,
http://www.blethenfirearms.com/Blethen/pafg53.htm
1844. Henry
Leonard Blethen (Henry Roland , Henry B , Henry Frederick , Clark , Levi ,
Ichabod , Samuel , John , John ) was born on 27 Jun 1959 in Hartford,
Connecticut.
Henry married
(1) Tina M Turi.
They had the
following children:
2208
M i
Steven Joseph Blethen was born
on 12 Nov 1987 in Hartford, Connecticut.
2209
M ii
Henry Nicholas Blethen was born
on 6 Jul 1990 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Henry married
(2) Michelle Kay Blankenship. Michelle was born on 3 Mar 1964 in Logan, Logan,
West Virginia.
They had the
following children:
2210
F iii
Kaitlyn Briana Blethen was born
on 15 Mar 2002 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2QGB-RFW
Blankenship, Michelle K. – b.03Mar1964, - Residence 2001: Logan Co., WV
Hartford Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Yvonne 80, 17Jun1930 - 29Jan2011, New Britain, Hartford, CT, PA170-28-4370
Litchfield
+2012, North Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT, Obituary
Republican-American (Waterbury, CT) - January 25, 2012
Richard E. Blankenship, 1927 to 2012, passed away Jan. 17, 2012, at Geer Village where he
had resided the past eight years. He was born in McFall, Mo., where he lived
until the summer of 1943 when the family moved west to Woodland, Wash. In
Woodland he finished his junior and senior high school. He attended Longview,
Wash., Business College, graduating with a major in accounting, afterward
serving one year in the Army Signal Corps in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After that
he worked two years in government service in Burma as an administrative
assistant. In 1956, he joined CML in the policy loan department, and in 1964
was named assistant manager in electronic controls where he worked until his
retirement. Richard was an avid music lover and listener. He played piano and
organ and served as organist at the Colebrook Congregational Church for a
number of years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and
Stella Blankenship, and his
youngest sister, Mary Bays.
He leaves to mourn his passing, two sisters, Norma Becker (Roy) of Vancouver, Wash., and Colleen Insel (Albert) of Edgewood, Wash., eight nieces and three nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012,
at Colebrook Congregational Church, 471 Smith Hill Road, Colebrook.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oakville, Litchfield Co., CT, Obituary
Republican-American (Waterbury, CT) - November 11, 2012
Rudy R. E. Vowe, 80, of Phillips Drive, passed away Thursday, Nov.
8, 2012, at the VITAS Hospice Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his
loving family after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mariann (Blankenship) Vowe. Rudy was born in Maspeth, Long Island, N.Y., on July 27, 1932,
son of the late Reinhard and Hildegard (Feller) Vowe.
He graduated from Leavenworth High School in Waterbury, class of
1950. Rudy served in the Naval Reserves and retired after 20 years. He was
employed at Lux Clock and retired in 2001 from McIntyre Co. in Bristol as a
senior designer. Rudy was an active member of the First Congregational Church
in Watertown and served as a deacon, a trustee, and had belonged to the Fix It
group. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 17 A.F. & A.M. and enjoyed
golfing.
Besides his wife, he leaves four children, Anita Gabrielson and her
husband, Karl, of Burlington, Vanessa Vowe of Naugatuck, Craig Vowe and his
wife, Nirmala, of Southington and Ted Vowe of Oakville; a sister, Helga Burns
of Northern Ireland; and five grandchildren, Rachel, Dana and Jenna Gabrielson,
Aaron Williams and Dylan Vowe.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. at
the First Congregational Church, 40 DeForest St., Watertown. Private burial
will be held in Evergreen Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Middlesex
2012, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT, Obituary
St. Paul Pioneer Press (MN) - March 7, 2012
Lois Kathryn (Jones) Beck, Age 91, of Middletown, CT. Passed away
on Sunday, March 4th at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Glendale, PA, she was the
daughter of the late William and A. Elizabeth (Sweitzer) Jones. After retiring
from the University of Minnesota as assistant professor and librarian in 1986,
she resided in White Bear Lake for the next fifteen years. Lois moved to
Middletown, CT in 2001 and was a beloved member of The Meriden Christadelphian
Ecclesia.
Lois is survived by four daughters,
Dianne (John) Blankenship, Kathryn (Gilbert) Thostenson, Vicki
(Dennis) Martin and Connie (David) Stiles; a sister, Esther Jones Dunn; eight
grandchildren; six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Services for Lois were held in Connecticut.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
New Haven
2016, Branford, New
Haven Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The New Haven Register on Feb.
13, 2016
Mary Sharon Reed, 101, of Branford, CT, passed away at St.
Raphael’s Hospital on February 9, 2016. Born in New Haven, CT on December 8,
1914, she was the daughter of the late Arthur William Sharron and Anne McNamara
Sharron.
She received her Master’s Degree in Education from Southern
Connecticut State College and taught for many years in the Business Department
at East Haven High School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David A. Reed.
She leaves five children:
Nancy Reed (Nice, France), David (Christina) Reed, (Columbia, MD), Arthur
“Chip” Reed (Scarsdale, NY), Susan (Charles) Blankenship (Texarkana, TX) and Sharon Redding (Branford, CT). She is
also survived by 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 nephews and a
niece.
A memorial service and interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford
will be held in August. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospital of Saint
Raphael’s at Yale-New Haven or Saint Mary Church, Branford, CT.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Hamden, New Haven Co., CT, Obituary
Princeton Daily Clarion (IN) - July 6, 2011
Iva Marceille "Mike" Myers Kelly, 82, of Hamden Conn.,
formerly of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Born Oct. 1, 1928
in Monroe City, she was the daughter of Monroe W. and Ethel R. Beard Myers. She
was a registered nurse. She was an active member of the Broadway Christian
Church. After moving from Indiana to Lexington, Mass., where she lived for 33
years, she relocated to Hamden in 1996.
Mike is survived by daughters, Marsha Ann and her husband James O.
Walsh of Hamden, Conn. Mary Alice and her husband John H. Peterson of Lewes,
Del.; four grandchildren, Kristen Kelly, Megan and her husband William
Giaquinto, Owen Walsh, and Meredith and her husband Peter Aurora; six great-grandchildren, Sumner Blankenship, Isabelle, William and Evelyn Giaquinto,
Ava and Peter Aurora.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Melvin James
Kelly.
She was laid to rest in Westview Cemetery, in Lexington, Mass.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Meriden, New Haven
Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The Record-Journal on Apr. 27,
2014
Dennis P. Blankenship, 71, died on Monday, April 21, 2014 at home after a brief illness.
Born in Southington on August 29, 1943, he was the son of Michael E. and Rose
(Pernal) Guiliano. He resided in Meriden and had graduated from Horace C.
Wilcox.
Mr. Blankenship was employed by Pratt and Whitney as a tool and die
maker. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the United States
Army. He was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by Jaime McGee and Lynn Lawrence, who were like
daughters to him; three sons, Dennis P. Blankenship Jr.; John Blankenship;
and David Stimpson; several grandchildren; four brothers, Michael E. Guiliano; Donald Guiliano; Robert Guiliano;
and Kenneth Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father,
Philip Blankenship and brother,
Douglas Blankenship.
Burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, North Haven, North Haven Co., CT, Obituary
New Haven Register (CT) - February 20, 2018
Rosalie Patricia Mericle Gesino 84 of North Haven. passed away on
February 18, 2018 in CT. Hospice. She was born in New Haven on January 8, 1934
daughter of the late John and Rena Moscarello Mericle.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Pat loved to travel and had many fun trips that she always talked about. She
was the happiest having family and friends gathered around her big table for a
great meal and many laughs.
Beloved wife of the late Albert Gesino and George A. Costello.
Loving mother of Colleen
(Joseph) Serra of North Branford, Rene (Kenneth) Kuester of East Haven and Cindy Blankenship of Northford. Grandmother of Alyssa and
Lauren Serra and Michael and Amanda Capasso and the late Scott Farquharson.
Great grandmother of Jamison and Jocelyn Dimes.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Porto Funeral Home
234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80) East Haven and are private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Southbury, New Haven Co., CT, Obituary
Voices (Woodbury, CT) - August 24, 2011
Florence Berdinia (Dougherty) Irete, 99, died peacefully Wednesday,
August 3, at River Glen Health Care Center with her family in attendance. She
was the widow of Joseph L. Irete. Mrs. Irete was born January 29, 1912, in Philadelphia,
Pa. She was adopted in 1914 by a farm family who lived and worked on a large
estate called "Hibernia," near Downingtown, Pa.
It was during her childhood years there that she developed her deep
love of country life, nature and all animals, especially horses and cats. She
could drive a pony cart or a sleigh as a young girl. In June 1932, she married
Joseph L. Irete, who owned a pharmacy in Paoli, Pa. An accomplished kick-wheel
potter and self-taught artist, she opened her first pottery shop and studio in
West Chester, Pa., in the mid-1930s. She made special event plates, bowls and
mugs with personal inscriptions using Pennsylvania Dutch motifs. She also
imported Mexican pottery and glassware that was popular at the time. During
this decade she began a life-long commitment to volunteer her time to help both
people and animals in need. She taught crafts and pottery programs in veteran's
hospitals and state mental institutions in Pennsylvania and in Florida. She was
very active in the ASPCA and the Humane Society wherever she lived. She was in
the Red Cross Motor Corps all of her adult life. She worked as a blueprint
draftsman for the Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville, Pa., during World War
II. In 1946, the family moved to rural Florida, where they built and lived in a
log house with a walk-in fireplace. They had cats, a dog and a horse and would
soon learn about scorpions, rattlesnakes and hurricanes. This was an
adventurous time for the whole family. She joined the Florida Craftsmen in the
1950s. She experimented with adding grains of beach sand to clay and selling a
line of hand-made jewelry called "Sandee." She also designed and made
wrap-around strapless dresses called "The Florong," silk-screening
her own designs onto the fabric. She was involved in Brownies, Girl Scouts, PTA
and piano lessons for her daughters. She and her husband returned to
Pennsylvania in the early 1960s and bought a 1768 former general store/tavern
in Kimberton, restoring the stone building as their residence. The old general
store on the first floor, with its weathered wooden bins and fixtures, became
the Kimberton Pharmacy. She was always hands-on with home improvements and was
totally involved in this project. She used to say, "I want to wear out,
not rust out." It was here that she became active in environmental issues
regarding the use of herbicides in a nearby pond that caused the death of
numerous wild ducks and geese. She had read "Silent Spring" and was
determined to get an answer when others were afraid to speak up. She retrieved
a goose and drove it into Philadelphia for analysis along with a sample of the
herbicide. That was the beginning of raising the consciousness of people in
Kimberton about the dangers to wildlife when using these substances. After her
husband retired, they had more time to visit family in Florida, Nevada and New
Mexico. She became a widow in 1980. A year later she bought a small RV and hit
the road with her Siamese Cat "Ki." She visited old friends and made
new ones in Florida, New Mexico and Pennsylvania. She finally fulfilled her
desire to see the Pyramids along the Nile. She always had her small kiln and
enjoyed making clay dollhouse miniatures of tiny cups and saucers and cats and
dogs curled up by the fireplace. Into her 90s, she could still play a few bars
of "Nola" on the piano. She enjoyed reading non-fiction and loved her
many books. Her inquisitive mind persisted into her last month of life.
She leaves her daughters,
Judy M. Irete and son-in-law, Robert L. Curtis of Woodbury, and Anne M. Irete and son-in-law, Ross Blankinship , of Placitas, N.M.; her granddaughter,
Tanya Eifert Michetti, and grandson, Joseph Michetti, Jr., both of Ft. Walton
Beach, Fla., a great-grandson, and a great-granddaughter, Kristinia Michetti
Compton and her husband, Jason, and son, Preston, of Louisville, Ky.
She was pre-deceased by a great-grandson, Coty Eifert.
Services will be at the convenience of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The Record-Journal on Apr. 18,
2017
Gayle Woronick, 62, of Wallingford, passed away unexpectedly
Thursday, April 16, 2017, at the home of her daughter in Plainville, [Hartford Co., CT]. She was born in Georgetown, S.C., a
daughter of the late Claude Winston and Irene Lyles Theodorakos.
She was a loving mother who loved being with her children,
grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.
She was predeceased by her brother, Roger Griffin.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Herring and her husband,
Al, of Plainville; her son, Anthony Griffin, of Wallingford; her sister, Thelma
Bateman, of Greenwood, S.C.; her grandchildren,
Nicole Lavoie, AJ Herring, Michala
Blankenship; and her
great-granddaughter, Riley Lavoie.
Her family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford
Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Thursday, April 20; from 4 until 7 p.m.
Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT, Obituary
Record-Journal (Meriden, CT) - December 19, 2017
Anthony R. Griffin, 38, of Wallingford, passed away unexpectedly,
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. He was born in Meriden, Nov. 7, 1979, the son of the
late Gayle Griffin and had been a lifelong Wallingford resident.
Anthony was the owner of Griffin Construction Company for many
years. He enjoyed golfing and hunting.
He is survived by his sister, Jennifer Herring and her husband, Al,
of Plainville; several aunts; and uncles; his nieces Nicole Lavoie and her
husband, Josh, and Michala
Blankenship; his nephew, A. J.
Herring; his grandniece, Riley Lavoie; and his four legged companion,
"Junior".
Funeral services and interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Waterbury, New
Haven Co., CT, Obituary
Republican-American (Waterbury, CT) - July 12, 2017
Jeanette Gaugler Emmons, 79, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully
Monday, July 10, 2017, with family and loved ones by her side. She was born in
Waterbury on Oct. 1, 1937, to the late Bernadine Gaugler.
Jaye shared 40 years of her life in marriage with her husband, the
late Herbert Emmons. Jaye was an avid reader, had a love of learning, enjoyed
traveling, decorating her home, flowers and dancing to Elvis. She followed
professional tennis and the UConn Huskies women's basketball team. She
cherished her time with her many nieces and nephews and her grandsons.
Jaye was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Gaugler.
Jaye is survived by her sister Carol Reilly of Shelton; her beloved
niece, Trish Bogen and her husband, Chris, and their children, Bill, Kim and
Tori, of Oxford; her nieces and
their spouses, Kathy and Fred Palumbo of Florida, Lori and Russ Blankenship of Shelton, Susan Lacour and the late
Vincent Lacour of New York, Kelly Botti and Eric Testani of Shelton, Carolyn
and Cliff Forte of Stratford; and her 18 great-nieces and -nephews. She is also
survived by her stepson and his wife, Randy and Maureen Emmons of Florida; her
stepdaughter, Sharron Emmons and her wife, Brianna Johnson, of Middletown; and
her two grandsons, Dan Emmons and his wife, Karrine, of Irvine, Calif., and Tom
Emmons of Manchester.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas the
Apostle Church, 733 Oxford Road, Oxford, on Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Russell R.
Blankenship – b.01Sep1955 – Shelton, CT: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGNT-KYK
Relatives - Lori
J. Blankenship, Russell Blankenship.
New
London
2015, Waterford, New
London Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The Day on Sept. 19, 2015
Edith "Edie" McCaslin entered eternal life on Sept. 14,
2015, surrounded by her loving family. Edith was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on
Oct. 10, 1919, the youngest of three daughters of the late William Burton Clark
and Maud (Farrell) Clark.
She married Thomas F. Edwards in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 10, 1941,
Charles Camarota on Oct. 3, 1975, and Edwin McCaslin on Jan 4, 1980; they all
predeceased her.
Edie and Tom Edwards had three children, Joan, Judith, and Thomas,
who were all born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and survive her.
Edie was retired from the Connecticut Correctional Institute in
Niantic with the rank of sergeant. She had a great voice and sang at many
social gatherings in New London. She could really bellow out the Ethel Merman
tunes to the delight of her many friends, and could "cut up a rug"
with her Brooklyn jitterbug. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
VFW Post 189. Edie will be lovingly remembered for her great love of her
family. Her grandchildren brought her much pride and happiness and lots of
laughs. She always had a smile for all those around her.
She was 95 and retained her mental acuity and sense of humor until
the end. It was this sense of humor and joy of life that was contagious to all
those around her. She truly had a sweet and loving nature. She was a great
inspiration to all.
Edie made her home with her daughter, Joan and husband, Wayne
Andrews, of Quaker Hill, for the past 11 years. In addition, she leaves her
son, Thomas and his wife, Cathy Edwards, of Forest Lake, Minn.; and daughter,
Judith and husband, Harry Baker, of Waterford; four granddaughters; and several
great and great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her two sisters, Margaret Alsop of
California and Genevieve Chartrand of Florida; an infant granddaughter, Linda
Whiteford; and a great-granddaughter,
Mary Blankenship.
A private celebration of her life was celebrated by those who loved
her.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Quaker Hill, Waterford, New London Co., CT, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10364/id/2878899
Roger P. Carocari, 96, of Dunbar Rd. in Quaker Hill, passed away on
Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at the Sava Healthcare at Bridebrook in Niantic. He was
born on Aug. 10, 1918 in Stafford Springs, Ct the son of the late Peter and
Lucy DiBona Carocari.
Roger was married on July 12, 1959 in Norwich to the former Doris Blankenship.
Mr. Carocari was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II; and
upon his return from the war, had gone on to work for over 34 years as a Union
Carpenter for Local 24.
Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St, in New London is assisting
with services which are to be private in the Union Cemetery in Waterford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Quaker Hill, Waterford, New London Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The Day on Jan. 6, 2016
Doris A. Carocari,
85, of Quaker Hill, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at Lawrence + Memorial
Hospital in New London, [New
London Co., CT]. She was
born on March 26, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Harry and Anita
Blankenship.
Doris was married on July 12, 1959, in Norwich to Roger P.
Carocari. Roger passed away on Dec. 22, 2014. Mrs. Carocari devoted her life to
the care of her husband and family.
Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, is assisting
with the private services and burial in Union Cemetery,Waterford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tolland
+2014,
Mansfield, Tolland Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The Hartford Courant on
Mar. 13, 2014
Mary R. Jones, 79,
of Mansfield Center, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2014 at Douglas Manor
with family members at her side. Mary was born on October 1, 1934 to Orin and Sadie (Young) Blankenship in Topeka Kansas.
She was one of seven children and grew up in Topeka, where she met
the man of her dreams, Richard W. Jones while he was serving in the United
Stated Air Force. They were married on July 24, 1954 and eventually moved to
Connecticut where they lived their remaining lives raising their children.
She was predeceased by her husband in December 1980.
Mary was a retired State of Connecticut employee, and worked many
years as a cook at UCONN in Storrs. After her retirement in 1988, she spent her
time caring for and enjoying her grandchildren, and with her friends playing
dice games, card games and celebrating life with each other. Mary enjoyed her
sports! She was a faithful fan of the Boston Red Sox, and loyal to the New York
Giants. She also enjoyed watching the UCONN women's basketball games whenever
possible. Mary was a long term member of The Women of The Moose, recently
reaching her 50 years of service and membership. Mary also was a communicant of
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Willimantic.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth and his wife Beth of
Eastford, Michael and his wife Sue of Storrs, and a daughter Lori Ennis and her
husband Barry of Mansfield Center, along with her grandchildren Natalie Korder,
Amy Jones, Heather Jones, Brian Jones and his wife Heidi, Christopher Jones,
Daniel Ennis and Jonathan Ennis; her great grandchildren Celeste Bradford,
Summer Bradford and Sammy Jones, and several nieces and nephews. The family
wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care given to Mary by the caregivers at
Douglas Manor.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St.
Joseph Church 99 Jackson St. Willimantic with Rev. Roger Lamoureux officiating.
Interment will follow in New Willimantic Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Tolland, Tolland Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The Hartford Courant on Feb. 22,
2015
Kenneth "Ken" Eugene Dichtenmueller, 73, of Tolland, CT
passed away peacefully late morning of February 18, 2015 of natural causes
after his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at Hartford Hospital. Ken
was with his daughters, Elyssa Cullen and Enid Nixon at the time of his passing.
He was born in the town of Frederick, Maryland on March 31, 1941. Ken was the
only son of Herbert Roland Victor Dichtenmueller and Esther Blankenship Dichtenmueller.
Ken attended St. Stephen's School and graduated from the University
of Richmond before entering the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He began his career
with The Traveler's in Virginia before moving to Tolland in 1972 where he spent
the next 40 years enjoying his favorite pastimes of cooking, gardening, sharing
his crops with friends and family, fishing, photographing wildlife, and making
new friendships in his travels. After retiring, he enjoyed working for Home
Instead and Companions and Homemakers as a caregiver. He was also a member of
the Stafford Fish and Game Club.
He is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Enid and
Chad Nixon of Endicott, NY and Elyssa and Richard Cullen of Oakdale, CT. He was
also survived by his loving grandchildren, Christopher Cullen, Shea Cullen,
Collin Nixon and Ella Nixon.
Funeral services will be held privately by his family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Vernon, Tolland Co., CT, Obituary
Published in The Hartford Courant on Jan. 3,
2016
John S. Wilson, 68, of Vernon, beloved husband and best friend of
48 years to Linda (McAlister) Wilson, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at
Rockville General Hospital. John was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on May 17,
1947 to the late John A. Wilson, Jr. and Ruth (Dwyer) Wilson.
He grew up in Natick, MA and received his undergraduate degree at
Boston University, Class of 1970; moving to Vernon in 1971 he would receive his
MBA from University of Hartford. John was most passionate about being a grandfather
and enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their many sporting
events. His home was always open to them as well as their friends who
affectionately called him Pappy. John enjoyed going to Mohegan Sun, golfing,
and swimming. He spent many happy times with his family at Lake Winnipesaukee,
NH where he owned a house with his brother Peter's family.
John leaves his loving wife, Linda Wilson; his daughter Stephani
McCann and her husband Dana of Dover, NH; his daughter-in-law Meg Wilson, of
Vernon; his brother Peter Wilson and his wife Carol of Ashland, MA; his
sisters-in-law Janet Brown and her husband Bo of Jupiter, FL, Kimberly Blankenship of Linside, WV; his grandchildren Tim,
Jake, Avery, and Erin Wilson, as well as Gavin and Ronin McCann; several nieces
and nephews; along with an additional "granddaughter", Amanda Brault.
Aside from his parents John was predeceased by his twin brother
David Wilson, and his son Scott Wilson.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Ladd-Turkington
& Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route83), Vernon, CT. from 4
to 7 p.m. with a memorial service taking place in the funeral home at 6:30 p.m.
Burial will be private at the request of his family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Windham
+2011, Brooklyn, Windham Co., CT, Obituary
Norwich Bulletin (CT) - March 25, 2011
Robert A. Blankenship, 63, (1947-2011) of Wauregan Rd., died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in
Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jean (Leroux) Blankenship for 30 years. Born in Norwich, he was the
son of the late Sterling and Amelia (Tetreault) Blankenship.
Robert began his
banking career with the former Norwich Savings Society where he worked for 18
years, serving most of that time as Auditor. He joined the Savings Institute in
Willimantic in 1988 as Operations Manager and retired in 2006 as
Facilities/Security Manager. He was a third degree member of the Knights of
Columbus Council #49. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived
by his brother, Sterling
Blankenship, Jr. of South
Killingly; and his beloved dogs Grace and Dustin.
Funeral services are private. For memorial guestbook visit
www.gilmanandvalade.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Sterling, 64, 30Sep1907
- ??Jul1972, (not specified), CT-045-24-5991
SSDI; Blankenship, Amelia, 76, 20Feb1909 -
??Nov1985, Danielson, Windham, CT, CT-045-18-3183
2013, Danielson, Killingly, Windham Co., CT, Obituary
Published in Norwich Bulletin on April 13,
2013
Glenn A. Gavis, 38, of Hubbard Hill Road Danielson, passed away
suddenly, Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Plainfield,
CT. He was born on September 29, 1974, son of Rosae (Lynn) Zak and the late
Richard Gavis, Sr., he passed away in 2006.
G-Dog loved spending his time with Mr. G and Jeffro. Glenn's entire
world was his son Miles. Glenn was an awesome father and loved being with
Miles. His passions in life were cooking, biking, playing basketball, fishing,
hiking and staying physically fit with Miles and his best friend Jeffro. He
previously worked at area casinos and most recently at Zip's Diner.
He leaves his son Miles R. Gavis, his mother Rosae Zak, his
grandmother Catherine Bugbee, his aunt Janet Lynn, his siblings Cleve
Blankenship, Jeffrey Blankenship and his wife Shelia, Rosae Marie (Blankenship) and her husband Steve Watrous, Catherine (Blankenship) Nadeau, James Gavis, Richard Gavis, Jr.,
Matthew Gavis, Lisa Marie Gavis, Leland Zak and his wife Nicole and Keirre
Leigh Zak, his best friend Jeffrey M. Davis and many nieces and nephews.
Glenn was predeceased by a brother
J. Scott Blankenship, he passed away in 2007.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at
11:00 AM in St John The Apostle Church, 10 Railroad Avenue Plainfield, CT.
Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery Danielson, CT.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Windham Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Robert A. 63, 26Dec1947 - 22Mar2011, Brooklyn,
Windham, CT, CT-044-38-7562