Obituary: Geraldine R. Slocum, 100, Of Cheshire

CHESHIRE, CT — (From Alderson-Ford Funeral Home): Geraldine Ross Slocum, 100, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Charles D. Slocum, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023. Geraldine was born on May 15, 1923 in Patchogue, Long Island, New York, to the late Arthur and Josephine Ross.

During WWII, Gerrie had a civil service job in Washington, DC for the War Department, typing death notices for soldiers who died in the war. She later worked as a clerk/typist for Social Security.

At the end of the war, she was working in Patchogue at Swezey & Newins Department Store where she met Charlie. It was love at first sight. They were happily married for 60 years.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and homemaker, titles she loved and was exceptionally proud of. She was a resident of Cheshire since 1955 and was a dedicated choir member of St. Thomas Becket Church since 1978 where she developed many lifelong friendships.

She fondly remembered her Catholic school nuns and teachers who were so influential in her early education.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Shaun M. Slocum and his wife Nancy, Sharon M. King, Kevin C. Slocum and his wife Kathleen and Timothy P. Slocum; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Toporek; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her children, Kerry E. Slocum and Kyle C. Slocum; daughter-in-law, Kristen M. Slocum; and her seven younger siblings.

The family has heartfelt thanks for her caregivers at Marbridge Assisted Living in Cheshire.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Oratory Catholic Church, 50 Charles St., Waterbury. Burial will follow at Cheshire Hillside Cemetery, 166 Wallingford Rd., Cheshire.

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