Obituary: Theresa M. Conlin, 86, of Branford

Information via W S Clancy Branford Funeral Home

Theresa M. Conlin of Branford, died January 12, 2017 at the Hospital of St. Raphael Campus, YNHH. She was the wife of the late Leonard M. Conlin.

Theresa was born August 2, 1930 in Woonsocket, RI, daughter of the late Thomas and Georgiana Languirand Moon. She was a graduate of Woonsocket High School, Class of 1947. Along with her husband she owned and operated Lenny's Indian Head Inn in Branford for nearly 50 years. She could always be found at the Inn, behind the bar, serving as hostess, waiting on tables, doing whatever was necessary to serve her customers. She and Lenny made the Indian Head Inn an international dining destination.

She enjoyed summers in Weekapaug, RI and, in her later years, winters in New Port Richey, FL. She always enjoyed traveling, especially taking cruises with her family.

She is survived by her sons, Christopher M. Conlin (Robin Ungaro) of West Haven, and Thomas L. (Vanessa) Conlin of Branford; her grandsons, Brenden, Blake and Miles Conlin and her sister, Veronica Shevlin of New Port Richey. She was predeceased by her daughter Kim Conlin, her brother Thomas Moon and her sister Madeline Dominick.

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday February 22, 2017 at 10:00 am in St. Mary Church, Branford. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. THERE ARE NO CALLING HOURS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Community Dining Room, 30 Harrison Ave., Branford, CT 06405.