Class of 1962

Recent Obituaries of Classmate's Families

The obituaries posted here are the ones the web site has been notified of. If you know of a classmate who has lost a family member please do not hesitate to notify webmaster@maraquin.org  so it may be published.

Ken Mikalauskas/Mother

 Dorothy (Dubicki) Mikalauskas, 86, of Vernon, beloved wife of 61 years to the late Joseph A. Mikalauskas, died peacefully Thursday, (September 7, 2006) at home. Born in Gardner, MA, she is the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Bochenek) Dubicki and has lived in Vernon for the past 26 years, previously residing in New Britain. She retired in 1982 from Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford after many years of service. Dorothy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved traveling, watching UCONN Women's basketball, and many other sports. Besides her beloved son, Kenneth E. Mikalauskas of Vernon, she is survived by three grandchildren, Dawn (Everett) Pelletier and her husband Paul, Kim (Everett) Lajoie and her husband Kevin, and Kelly Everett, all of Vernon; four great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Renee Lajoie, Connor Joseph Lajoie, Kyle Joseph Pelletier and Alex Christopher Pelletier; a son-in-law, Ernest Everett of Vernon; a sister-in-law, Katheryn Mikalauskas of Ellington; a sister-in-law, Freda Mikalauskas of New Britain; and a special friend, Irene Lynch of Enfield. She was predeceased by her daughter, Dorothy Everett, her sister and all of her brothers. Funeral service will begin Monday, September 11, at 9:30 a.m. from Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Rd., (Rte. 83), Vernon, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main Street, Manchester. Calling hours will be held Sunday, from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Visiting Nurses & Health Services of CT, 8 Keynote Dr., Vernon, CT 06066. For online condolences please visit www.carmon funeralhome.com.

Ronald Mazur/Mother

 Rose (Marut) Mazur, 87, of New Britain, entered into eternal rest at her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, (January 16, 2006). She was the beloved wife of Michael N. Mazur for 64 years. Born in New Britain, Mrs. Mazur was a life long city resident and a member of Holy Cross Church, New Britain, and many church organizations. She was especially involved in the Holy Cross Ladies Guild, Rosary Society, and in her youth the Children of Mary. Rose started her career as a book-keeper at New Britain Buick and after raising her children was employed by Paul's Glass, New Britain. After her retirement, Mrs. Mazur did volunteer work at Holy Cross Church where she was one of the original "Pierogi Ladies." She also volunteered at the Hospital for Special Care. Besides her husband, she leaves her loving family: son, Gregory Mazur and his wife, Catherine, of East Hampton; daughter, Ruth Kelly and her husband, Anthony of Prospect; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Mazur, of Elmwood; four grandchildren, Christopher Mazur and his wife, Leanne, Matthew Mazur, Jason Mazur, and Holley Mazur; brother, John Marut and his wife, Barbara, of Middletown; two sisters, Mary Klos, of Plainville and Barbara Rival, of Kensington; many nieces and nephews; and her devoted friend, Genevieve Bogdanski, of Rocky Hill. She was pre-deceased by a son, Ronald Mazur, and two brothers, Leo and Henry. Her funeral services will be held Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. from the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt St., New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian burial, 10:15 a.m. a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday morning from 8 a.m. until the funeral services at 9:45 a.m., at Burritt Hill. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., 279 New Britain Rd., Kensington, CT 06037 or to Holy Cross Church, 31 Biruta St., New Britain, 06053. To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.burritthill.com.

Tom Hermann/Mother

 Agnes T. Hermann 93, a life long resident of New Britain passed away Monday (October 10, 2005). She was the widow of Charles F. Hermann who passed away May 3, 1992. Agnes was born in New Britain, daughter of the late Alfred and Georgianna (Royer) Talbot. She was a member of Saint Paul Church in Kensington. She was a former member of Saint Joseph Church in New Britain, its Rosary Guild and Saint Joseph School Mothers Club. She was retired from The Burritt Mutal Saving Bank. Agnes leaves three children, Maureen Parrish of Plantsville, Thomas C. Hermann and his wife, Maureen of Southington and Peter R. Hermann and his wife, Jacqueline of Leawood, KS. Seven grandchildren, Kelly Payne, Scott Parrish, Michelle Parrish, Brian Hermann, Emily Hermann, Kevin Hermann, and David Hermann; three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 16 brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Thursday October 13th, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Paul Church, Alling Street, Kensington. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Friends may call at the Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, New Britain Thursday morning Oct 13th from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Paul Memorial Church Fund, Alling Street, Kensington.

Akvilina Dalangauskas Samulis /Mother

Valerija (Jankunas) Dalangauskas, 88, of New Britain passed away Tuesday, (September 27, 2005) at the Matulaitis Nursing Home. She was born in Lithunia and came to the United States in 1949. She was the widow of Ipolitas Dalangauskas. Valerija was a midwife in Lithuania. She was a member of St Andrews Church, The Rosary Society and the former Ladies Guild. She is survived by two daughters, Akvilina Samulis of New Britain and Wanda Terrell and husband Douglas of Litchfield; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 9:15a.m. from the Venskunas Funeral Home, 670 Stanley St., New Britain for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St Andrews Church. Burial will follow in St Mary Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St Andrews Church, 396 Church St., New Britain, Ct 06051 or to The Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, Ct 06260. Online condolences can be made at www.venskunasfuneralhome.c

Stephen McBride/Mother

June 8, 2005

 Gerald Tullai/Mother

April 18, 2005

Roberta Nevers/Sister

April 12, 2005

Rebecca Nevers of New Britain, passed away Tuesday, (April 12, 2005) at New Britain General Hospital. She was born in New Britain and is the daughter of Helen (Perzan) Nevers and the late Stanley Nevers. She was a 1964 graduate of New Britain High School. Rebecca lived and worked in Boston for a number of years then returned to Connecticut. She was a member of St. Johns Evangelist Church. She is survived by her mother, Helen Nevers; a sister, Roberta Nevers of New York City, NY; an aunt, Ann Smith; and two uncles, Richard and Henry Nevers and several cousins. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be private in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Venskunas Funeral Home, 670 Stanley St., New Britain, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to: FIDELCO, 103 Old Iron Ore Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002. FIDELCO is a foundation that trains German Shepherds to be guide dogs for the visually impaired. Visit us at www.vensku nasfuneralhome.com for online condolences

Robert Cooley/Wife

March 15, 2005

Barbara L. Cooley, 60, of Carbo Lane, Kensington, passed away Tuesday, (March 15, 2005) at the Masonic Home in Wallingford. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (David) Walasewicz of New Britain. She grew up in New Britain and was a graduate of Mary Immaculate Academy. Mrs. Cooley was employed as a C.N.A. at Ledgecrest Convalescent Home in Kensington and Sherri-Cup as an inspector. Barbara was a loyal member of Saint Paul's Church, Kensington. Besides her loving and devoted husband, Robert Cooley; Barbara is survived by a daughter, Joanne Cooley of Berlin; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Steven Parker of Milwaukee, OR; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. and Miela Cooley of Hartford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifton and Sharon Cooley of Colchester, William H. and Mercedes Cooley of Raleigh, NC; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Thomas Doyle of Danbury; nine grandchildren, Ethan Renner, Summer and Seth Cioli, Joe Cooley, Steven, Elizabeth, Michael, Joshua Parker and Lyra Cooley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Paul's Church, Kensington. Burial will follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call at the funeral home Friday, March 18, from 5-7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to: Huntington Disease Society of America, Connecticut Chapter, P.O. Box 719, Southington, CT 06489.

Joan Gilberto Kelsey/Mother

June 5, 2004

Natalie (Arcidiacono) Gilberto, 86, of New Britain died unexpectedly on Saturday, (June 5, 2004). She was a native and life long resident of New Britain daughter of the late Salvatore and Giovanna (Bordiere) Arcidiacono and was the widow of Carl J. Gilberto. She was a member of St. Maurice Church. She was a supportive, loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Gilbetto is survived by her devoted daughters, Gloria Frost and Joan Kelsey and her son-in-law William Kelsey, all of New Britain. She was predeceased by a son-in-law Arnold Frost. Also surviving are a brother and two sisters, John Arcidiacono, Constance Bruno and Josephine Salerno and her husband Frank, all of New Britain. She also leaves four grandchildren, Gregory, Douglas and Valerie Frost and Kevin Kelsey; and four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at St. Maurice Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their last respects Tuesday morning, June 8, from 8:30 a.m. at the New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral Home (I-84, right off exit #37, 1 1/2 miles on right) Please visit our on line memorial tribute at www.mem.com  Published in the Hartford Courant on 6/6/2004.

George Alexander/Mother

June 1, 2004

Marion Mullin Alexander,   On Tuesday, (June 1, 2004) Marion M. Alexander died at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. May God rest her soul. Marion was born in New Britain, Oct. 31, 1920, to Mary Agnes Donlan and Daniel James Mullin. She shared a 58 year marriage with George May Alexander until his death in December 1998. Marion and George were proud parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Marion was a real estate broker for many years in the New Britain area. She and her husband owned Alexander Realty in Southington. In 1976 they retired to South Kingstown, RI, where she lived until recently when she moved to Raleigh, NC to be near her daughter. Marion leaves a loving family, son Lt. Col. Ret. George Mullin Alexander, his wife, Shirley of Sun Prairie, WI; their children, Shana Lee Turner, her husband, David and her sons, Jesse, James and Jackson, of West Richland, WA; Laura Jean Alexander of Chicago, IL, and Julie Alexander Kuhn and her husband Chad of Inver Grove Heights, MN; daughter, Marion Alexander Quigg, her husband Wayne, and their children, Justin Quigg of Charlotte, NC, Matthew Quigg and his wife, Heidi of Stockbridge, GA, and Kendra Jean Quigg of Raleigh, NC; son, Lt. Col. Ret. Daniel R. Alexander and wife, Jodi of Bellevue, NE and their children, Erin and Jacqueline of the home, Erik Alexander and wife Katrin of Miami, FL, Michael Alexander of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Adam Alexander of Scottsboro, AL. She also leaves many wonderful nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass celebrating Marion's life will be at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, Charlestown, RI, at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 5. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St James Chapel or The Animal Rescue League of South County, RI. Please pray for the happy repose of her soul. Thank you.

Bernard Krzynowek/Mother

February 10, 2004

Anna (Belas) Krzynowek, 91, of New Britain died Tuesday, (February 10, 2004) at UCONN Medical Center, Farmington. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard H. Krzynowek. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late John and Xenia (Podabinska) Belas she lived in New Britain most of her life prior to moving to Farmington 27 years ago. Anna was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church. She was employed by CCSU for 20 years retiring in 1974. A loving mother, she is survived by her son, Bernard J. Krzynowek; and her daughter, Christine Krzynowek both of Farmington; her sister, Helen B. Zaiko of Farmington; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Michael and John Belas, Jr. Her funeral service will be held Friday 9:15 a.m. from the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt St., New Britain followed by service 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Winter St., New Britain. Interment will be in St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, New Britain. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, a Panakhyda service will be held at 6 p.m. To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.burritthill.com.Published in the Hartford Courant on 2/11/2004.

Michael Coppe/Father

December 8, 2003

Michael J. Coppe of New Britain, died Monday (December 8, 2003) in Cape Cod, MA, where he liked to spend his summers with his grandchildren and their friends. He was the widower of the late Antoinette (Pancallo) Coppe and son of the late Michael J. and Margaret (Casille) Coppe. Michael was employed by the Stanley Works for over 35 yrs before his retirement, and was a member of I.A.M. for 53 years. He was also a United States World War II army Veteran. He is survived by two sons, Michael R. Coppe of Lexington, MA and David J. Coppe and his wife, Ellen Winsor of Jamestown, RI; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Carolyn and John Coppe and several nieces and nephews.. He was predeceased by two brothers Martin and William Coppe and a sister Grace Bell. The funeral service will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday December 13, at the New Britain Memorial/Sagarino FH, 444 Farmington Ave, New Britain CT. Followed by a funeral mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 5- 9 p.m. on Friday. (I-84, right off exit #37, 1 miles on right). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be to the: Assoc. for Cotuit Mosquito Yacht Club or William Diamond Fifin Drum Corp. Please visit the online tribute at www.mem.com. Published in the Hartford Courant on 12/10/2003.

Jean Batagowski Jones/Sister

November 12, 2003

Nancy C. (Batogowski) Beique, 61, of Mobile, AL, died peacefully Wednesday, (November 12, 2003) in Hartford. She was born Oct. 27, 1942, in New Britain, the daughter of Margaret M. Batogowski and the late Stanley M. Batogowski. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Central Connecticut State College. Nancy lived in Bristol for many years, and in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Mobile, AL, where she was a supervisor with World Omni Financial Corp. Nancy was a dedicated race walker and was training for a marathon when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Nancy loved the beach and traveling with her family and friends. She was an avid knitter and leaves her family and friends with many beautiful examples of her handiwork. Nancy is survived by her mother, Margaret Batogowski of Southington; two sisters, Jean Jones and husband Marshall of Southington, and Kathy LaPallo of Meriden; four children, Maureen Wallbeoff and husband, Jay of Coventry, Lisa Kurpit of Madison, Paul Beique of South Burlington, VT, and Michele Procaccini of Terryville. She also leaves four beloved grandchildren, Kendra, Dana, Brett and Rowan, along with many friends, including her dear friend Angela Patrick of Mobile. A small service will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Nancy's memory may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc., www.ocrf.org.

Robert Cooley/Mother

April 19, 2003

Stella Brzozowy Heyl/Mother

September 4, 2002

Stanislawa “Stella” (Majewski) Brzozowy, 88, formerly of New Britain, died peacefully September 4, 2002 at Ridgeview Treatment Center, Cromwell.  She was the wife of the late Stanislaw (Stanley) “Stas” Brzozowy.  Born in Superior, Wisconsin, on August 21, 1914 daughter of the late Ignacy and Jozefa (Krauza) Majewski, she moved to Poland with her family when she was 7 years old and was a New Britain resident for the past 50 years.  She was a member of Holy Cross Church, New Britain.  Mrs. Brzozowy co-owned and operated, with her husband,  Stas’ Market, Washington St., New Britain for many years and also worked at LaRosa’s Bakery, New Britain for twenty years before retiring at age 74.  She was a member of the Holy Cross Church Rosary Society and the Polish National Alliance. She leaves her son, Jan Brzozowy, and her daughter and son-in-law, Stella B. and Robert E. Heyl, both of New Britain.  She was “Babci” to her four grandchildren, her grandson, Kelsey Heyl; her granddaughters,  Sally, Keri Lynn, and Amanda Brzozowy.  She also leaves  five nieces and a nephew, Irene Michewicz Testani, Veronica  Brzozowy Kopcyk, Maria Dawid Grzeszczyk, Estelle Smierciak, Janina in Poland, and Edward Michewicz, as well as grand nieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces, and great grand nephews  and her former daughter-in-law, Martha Lynn Engel;.  She was pre-deceased by her brothers and sisters, Jan Bazmierowski, Jozef Majewski, Wladyslawa “Lottie” Michewicz, and a sister, Jadwiga in Poland.  “Babci” loved pinochle, poetry, mystery books, puzzles and her kitties.  Her funeral services will be held Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt St., New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian burial,10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Relatives and friends are invited to call TODAY from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Burritt Hill.  To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.burritthill.com.
 

Robert King/Father

August 15, 2002

John J. King, 89, of Wells St, Hartford, died Thursday, (August 15, 2002) at his home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, June 22, 1913, son of the late John J. and Julia V. (O'Connell) King. He was educated in parochial grammar and high schools in Brooklyn, NY and was a graduate of Cooper Union in New York City in 1939, receiving his bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. In 1950 he received his masters degree in Civil Engineering from NYU. He enlisted in the US Army Reserves, 77th Division in New York in 1940. He was promoted to 2nd Lt. in 1941. During World War II he served with the 88th Infantry Division in Italy, was wounded in action in October 1944 and received the Purple Heart, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in June 1944 and the Distinguished Service Cross in October 1944. He then returned to the 77th division until 1958 and was then transferred to the 76th division in Connecticut, retiring in 1969 as Brigadier General and assistant division commander. General King was employed by The George A Fuller Co. of New York City from 1946 until 1971, retiring with position of Vice President. During his construction career in Hartford he had responsibility for several landmark projects including, The Cathedral of St. Joseph, three large projects with the Aetna Life Insurance Co., three large projects with the Travelers Insurance Co., The Phoenix Life Insurance building, The Hartford National Bank Building, Trinity College South Campus Building, The Bliss Wing at Hartford Hospital, and the major projects with Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford. From 1971 until 1978 he served as the Vice President for the Horn Construction Co. ending his building career in 1978. He was a longtime devout communicant at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, a member of The Hartford Club, The Hundred Club of Connecticut, Retired Officers Association, Charter Oak Chapter, St Vincent De Paul Society, The National Society of Professional Engineers and a member of the Newcomer Society. On August 30, 1941 he married Mary M. Curry in Bronx, NY. He is survived by his three children Robert and his wife Kathleen, John and his wife Marilyn and Paul and his wife Stephanie; his five grandchildren John, Geoffrey, Gregory, Shannon and Rebecca; and five great-grandchildren Ryan, Patrick, Jack, Hannah and Abigail. General King was recently predeceased by his beloved daughter Joan. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 180 Farmington Ave., Hartford, Sunday August 18, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Monday, August 19, at 9:15 a.m., followed by the Funeral Liturgy in The Cathedral of St Joseph at 10 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be in the family plot in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Bloomfield. 
 Copyright (c) 2002 The Hartford Courant Co.

Robert King/Sister

July 2, 2002

Joan Marie King, 59, of Washington D.C. died Tuesday, (July 2, 2002) in Sibley Hospital, Washington D.C. She was born July 30, 1943, in Bronx, NY, the only daughter of John and Mary (Curry) King of Hartford. She was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Academy class of 1961 and a graduate of St. Joseph College class of 1965. Joan was employed at the Department for Professional Employees of the A.F.L.CIO for 25 years. She lived in the Washington area for over 30 years, where she was the director of the Music Ministry at St. Dominic Church. Besides her parents, Joan is survived by her three brothers, Robert J. King of Manchester, John F. King of Teaneck, NJ and Paul E. King of New York, NY; five nieces and nephews and five great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 180 Farmington Ave., Hartford, Wednesday, July 10 from 8:45-9:45 a.m. Funeral Procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will at 9:45 a.m. followed by The Funeral Liturgy in The Cathedral of St. Joseph at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Memorial contributions may be made to The Music Program at St. Dominic Church, 630 E. St., SW, Washington, D.C. 20024, or The Arthritis Foundation, 4455 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington D.C. 20008. Copyright (c) 2002 The Hartford Courant Co.

Ann Heath Anderson/Mother

September 5, 2001

Rita (McCabe) Heath, 85, of New Britain, wife of the late James J. Heath, died Wednesday, (September 5, 2001) at New Britain General Hospital after a short illness. Rita was born on June 3, 1916 to James and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) McCabe. She attended local schools and graduated from New Britain High School. She was retired from the New Britain Board of Education. She was a charter member of St. Maurice Church, a member of AARP, the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, the Catholic Daughters of America. Rita is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Ann and Bruce Anderson of St. Louis, MO, Mary Beth and John Wilbur of Gilford and Margaret and Daniel Heath-Ringrose of Unionville; six grandchildren, Christopher, Carrie and Mark Anderson, John Wilbur, James and Thomas Heath-Ringrose; two great grandchildren, Christopher and Caroline; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers James, Joseph, Charles and John McCabe; a sister, Anna Zarecki. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 8, St. Maurice Church, Wightman Rd., New Britain. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Friends may call at the Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home, 205 South Main St., New Britain, Friday, September 7, 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to State of CT Services for the Blind, 170 Ridge Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

Copyright (c) 2001 The Hartford Courant Co.

Patrick Scully/Mother

January 22, 2000

Mary Alice (Mangan) Scully, 86, died peacefully at home on Thursday, (January 20, 2000). Born February 15, 1913 in New Britain, where she resided until 1988. She then moved to Niantic, and lived with her son Patrick. She was a communicant of St. Agnes Church in Niantic. Mrs. Scully was the widow of prominent New Britain physician Roger T. Scully, who died in 1982. She was the daughter of long term New Britain Judge of Probate William F. Mangan and Laura (Pritchard) Mangan. Mrs. Scully was a graduate of New Britain High School and Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, where she excelled in poetry and sports. After college, she taught English in the New Britain schools. Mrs. Scully was predeceased by her son, Richard in 1962. She was the beloved mother of her six remaining children and their spouses, Alicia and Roger Desrosier of Hamden, MA, Patrick B. Scully of Niantic, Mary Alice and Theodore C. Caldes of Nassau, NY, Rosaleen and Eugene Farley of Slingerlands, NY, Roger T.Scully,Jr. and Diane of Niantic, and Honora and Matthew J. McDonough, III of South Hadley, MA. In addition, she leaves 12 grandchildren, Tehan, Michelle and Jennifer Desrosier and Maria Desrosier Barnes, Sarah, Laura and Patrick Farley, Roger and Annie Scully, and Matthew, William and Nora McDonough. Mrs. Scully is also survived by her sisters, Patricia Walsh, Alicia Bennett, Katrine Woods, and Laura Gildea; and brother, William Mangan; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m., from the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq., New Britain with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph's Church New Britain. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be Sunday from2- 5p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make a contribution in Mary Alice Scully's memory, are welcome to consider St. Joseph's Church, 195 So. Main St., New Britain, CT 06051 or a charity of the donor's choice.  Copyright 2000 The Hartford Courant Co.

Margaret McVeigh Francis/Sister

Patricia Presch Francis/Sister-in-Law

November 19, 1999

Ellen (McVeigh) Francis, 53, of Hartford, beloved wife of Gerald E. Francis, daughter of Dorothy (Johnson) McVeigh of Newington and the late James M. McVeigh, died Thursday, (November 18, 1999) at Avery Heights. Born in New Britain, she had lived there for 21 years before moving to Hartford. She was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Class of 1964, and of the New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1967. She had been employed by New Britain General Hospital as a registered nurse for 33 years. She was a member of the North Yard at Deep River Marina and a long time vacationer of Point of Woods, Old Lyme. Besides her husband and mother, she leaves two sons and a daughter-in-law, Christopher Sean and Marlene Francis of Newington; and Timothy Sean Francis of Hartford; two grandchildren, Benjamin and Shelby Francis, both of Newington; two brothers, James McVeigh of Newington; and Kevin and his wife Candice McVeigh of Windsor; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and her husband Donald Francis of Rocky Hill; Elizabeth and her husband Paul Backshall of Tortola, BVI; and Rosemary "Dina" and her husband Patrick Johnson of Columbia; also leaving her mother-in-law, Mrs. Benjamin Francis of Glastonbury; brother-in-law, John V. and his wife Patricia Francis of Rocky Hill; a sister-in-law, Joanne and her husband Charles Powell of Berlin; twelve nephews, three nieces and an uncle, Carl Johnson of New Britain. The funeral will be held on Saturday, 9 a.m. from the Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, with a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. in St. James Catholic Church, Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY, 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Copyright 1999 The Hartford Courant

Joanne Niedbala/Mother

August 22, 1998

The funeral will be Monday at 9:15 a.m. from New Britain Memorial Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, to Sacred Heart Church for a Mass at 10. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.Copyright 1998 The Hartford Courant Co.

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