Obituary: Julia Casteran House, 101, of East Hampton

Information via Spencer Funeral Home

Julia Casteran House, 101 years old, formerly of East Hampton, widow of Neal E. House passed away peacefully on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016.

Julia was born in Cobalt, CT and graduated from Middletown high school. She married Neal E. House and they had celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Julia was the business manager and bookkeeper for the couples machine business, N.E. House Co. in East Hampton. They raised five children; Walter House and wife Shirley of ME, Rita Arnold of Middle Haddam, Nancy Knott and husband Raymond of AZ, Janice Cross of Portland, and Susan Wetmore and husband Gordon of MA, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother and two sisters.

Julia was an 85 year member of the 2nd Congregational Church of Middle Haddam, CT, where she was called the “Energizer Bunny” and also the church “Peanut Lady” where shucking the peanuts always included a tea party. She was a competitive scrabble and card player, a knitter, a reader and on a WII bowling team. She loved baking pies and cookies, and kisses on cheeks, Halloween, and family gatherings. Her only regret was that she never learned to ride a bike.

Julia’s warm smile and loving nature will be greatly missed. Julia’s family will receive friends at the 2nd Congregational Church in Middle Haddam on Thursday Nov. 3rd from 10AM until 11AM. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM in the 2nd Congregational Church in Middle Haddam with the Rev. Lois Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery in Middle Haddam. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the 2nd Congregational Church 52 Middle Haddam Rd. Middle Haddam, CT 06456.

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