Obituary: Noreen Theresa (Dunphy) Braza, 84, of Clinton

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Noreen Theresa (Dunphy) Braza, 84, of Clinton, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 27, 2018. Born on November 11, 1933, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd T. and Mildred (Joyce) Dunphy. She grew up with her older brother Sonny and attended Catholic schools. Through her brother, she met her late husband of 60 years, Edward P. Braza, Sr.

In 1966, the family moved to Clinton where Noreen became a realtor, and also became a member of the Democratic Town Committee, and loved to sing with the Clinton Choral Club. In her retirement years, Noreen learned to play the piano and tried clogging, Irish dancing. She also adored her “ferocious“ dog Poopsie, a lovable Chihuahua. She and her husband traveled extensively, visiting Ireland, Italy, France, Spain and Mexico and cruised the Caribbean. Her fondest memories were of the summers in Jamestown R.I. with her family and eating clam cakes. If you asked Noreen what her favorite pastime was, it would be playing the slots in Atlantic City and at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.

Noreen is the cherished mother of Edward “Ted” P. (Julene) Braza Jr. of Westbrook and the late Noreen Deborah Braza. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Kevin (Shelley) Braza of Westbrook, Kelly Braza and her dog Lilo of Old Saybrook, and one great grandchild, Kyle Braza of Westbrook.

Friends may call at the Swan Funeral Home, 80 East Main Street, Clinton, Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. The family will have a private graveside service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Carl Swan at Hamden Memorial Funeral Home.

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