Parking, Attendance Guidelines Issued for Suffield Teen's Funeral

SUFFIELD, CT — Calling hours and funeral services for a local teenager who was struck and killed on Interstate 91 last week are expected to cause traffic congestion on Suffield's busiest road during Friday's afternoon and commute hours.

Police are anticipating lengthy traffic delays and traffic congestion on both Mountain Road, or Route 168, and Sheldon Street in the area of Suffield High School Friday. Police highly encourage motorists to avoid these areas and plan ahead to use alternate routes during these hours.

Public calling hours to remember and honor the life of Suffield High School student Brianna Mailloux are being held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, located at 1240 Mountain Road. Shuttle buses will be transporting attendees from the high school to the funeral home.

Members of the public who plan on attending the calling hours are strongly encouraged to use the shuttle buses, which will run continually from the high school to the funeral home from 4 p.m. to the end of the calling hours, police said.

Parking at Heritage Funeral Home is very limited and can accommodate approximately 60 vehicles. There is no additional parking in the area of the funeral home, either on the street or in any nearby location. Rather than risk being turned away by police when that lot is full, visitors are asked to park at the high school and utilize this free shuttle bus service, police said.

On its web site, a message from the funeral home concerning Saturday's funeral services reads:

Saturday, April 28, 2018- Funeral Service 11:00AM, First Church of Christ Church Service will start promptly at 11:00AM. Church parking and seating are limited. Community members attending are encouraged to use parking available on High Street, Second Baptist Church and Suffield Academy construction overflow parking lots. All students and their parents are encouraged to attend service via live stream broadcast in Suffield High School Auditorium. Attendants are encouraged to arrive at 10:30AM as the service will start promptly at 11:00AM and there will be no late admittance. Approximate duration of service will be 45 minutes. Cellphones & Recordings: Cellphones and recordings are prohibited throughout all services. No exceptions. Any persons found with a cellphone will be requested to leave with no re-admittance. This includes parking lots, shuttles, auditoriums, churches, etc. This measure is taken to respect and protect the integrity of our community. Counseling Services will be provided by Suffield Youth Services, and EMPS. Please adhere to all police direction and no parking signage for the safety of all attending. Your support and cooperation is greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in Brianna’s Honor to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – www.stjude.org.

Police will be present at both Heritage Funeral Home and Suffield High School to direct and assist persons attending. For questions, concerns, or more information, please contact the Heritage Funeral Home at (860) 668-0255, or the Suffield Police Department at (860) 668-3870.

Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home

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