She was retired from the Stratford Police Department where she had worked as a record keeper.
John, a U.S. Navy veteran and retired Chief Fleet Mechanic for U.I., was an avid softball player, loved fishing, gardening and politics.
Sam, the retired proprietor of Lemke Auto Works in Stratford, was a lifelong mechanic and loved classic cars and attending car races.
Richard, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, was very patriotic and passed away on Memorial Day after a long illness.
He was employed at Sikorsky Aircraft for 33 years and loved to spend time at the race track with his son.
Jon, who attended Stratford High School, had a big heart and was always concerned for others well-being before himself, especially his mom.
“Jimmy Mac,” who worked at JBD as well as The Stationhouse Wine Bar and Grill, always gave the world a song to sing.
A Vietnam War veteran, Rich worked in his hometown for 25-plus years as a property manager at Oronoque Village.
He retired as vice president of Tilo (Reynolds Metals Company) in Stratford and was a member of the Stratford Rotary Club and Jaycees.
Ray, a U.S. Army veteran, was an avid Seattle Seahawk fan and enjoyed bingo, playing with his dogs and spending time with his grandchildren.
Tom was a retired machinist and enjoyed working with electronics, especially building computers from scratch, each one bigger and better.
He was employed as a cook and enjoyed fishing, was a lover of animals and was an accomplished artist.
Don, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, retired as a supervisor after 40 years at Otis Elevator.
Rose, a member of the Milford Rider’s Club, enjoyed flagging the races, gardening, cooking, racing, bowling, fishing, clamming and boating.
John was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II and worked as an engineer at Sikorsky for many years.
Dorothy was owner/manager of Lane’s Beauty Salon in Milford until her retirement.
Jim was a great friend to many with a quick laugh at a good joke or a favorite TV show and never had a malicious word toward anyone.
She was very involved with her children’s activities and was once the girls’ cheerleader coach for Pop Warner in Stratford.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a bricklayer for Union 2 in Bridgeport for many years, serving as Union Secretary.
David, an avid sailor, worked as an engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft and was also self-employed in the tool and die industry.
She was a retired Realtor and CNA, and also operated a candle-making business for several years.
Rose retired from Nichols School as secretary and assistant to the Principal and was a communicant of Saint James Church.
He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran, serving overseas during the Korean War as a tank operator and received two Bronze Service Stars.
Raquel will always be remembered for her love of children, confidence, courage, and kindness.
Beers, a U.S. Navy veteran, had a passion for outdoors, he was a self-employed commercial fisherman for many years and enjoyed hunting.
Spending quality time with family and friends was among his life joys. He had many passions, including his beloved dogs Baby, Lady and Ashli
She was accomplished in the arts and theater and was an opera singer who performed in numerous Broadway Productions.
James, a proud U.S. Marine during the Vietnam Era, was an inspector for Sikorsky Aircraft for 32 years until his retirement.
The family will receive friends today, Feb. 21, in the Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, Westport, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Marlene worked as an executive secretary at GE corporate headquarters and Textron-Lycoming. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Scott, a Bunnell graduate, had a quick smile, wonderful sense of humor and deeply loved his family and friends.
He was a devoted, husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He always put his family first and would lend a hand to anyone in need.
Tim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He retired after 35 years as a glazier for National Glass in Stratford.
Pat was a fiercely loyal and compassionate person; generous and empathetic woman. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends
Don’s larger-than-life personality, positive attitude, and his sense of humor served to get him through the tough struggle he faced.
Mike was a retired carpenter and was an avid N.Y. Giant and Yankee fan. Even with all of life's trials, Mike always had a smile.
Brian, a senior producer at MSNBC and a Bunnell graduate, “changed the world in his short life,” longtime mentor and friend Ann Nyberg said.
Wayne, who was a logger in Maine for several years, was the owner of WK Painting and Remodeling.
As a young woman she was a member of a dance troupe for the USO, entertaining the troops during the war. She owned Claudel's in Bridgeport.
Tom, known as Papa since becoming a grandfather, had the biggest heart and was an incredibly devoted family man to “his girls” and grandkids