Vernon Obituary: Bonnie Eells, 76

Bonnie Ann (Williams) Eells, 76, of Andover, beloved wife of 58 years of Robert S. Eells passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

She was born on June 11, 1940 in Hartford, daughter of the late Frank and Rose May (Wright) Williams. Bonnie was employed as a L.P.N. for over 13 years at Rockville General Hospital until her retirement in 2004. She attended Andover Congregational Church.

Bonnie enjoyed going to the beach and watching and attending UConn Women’s Basketball games. She was an avid and gifted gardener who was well known for growing her delicious vegetables.

In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law; Joseph and Rachel Eells of Columbia and Stephen and Christine Eells of Hebron, her two grandsons; Jeffrey Eells and his fiancée Alyssa of Manchester and Mark Eells of Hebron. Bonnie also leaves her two brothers and sisters-in-law; Terry and Connie Williams of Waterford and David and Lynore Williams of Amston and many nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son Billy Eells, her two brothers; Norman and Fran Williams and her sister Joan Chesanek.

Calling hours will be at Watkins Funeral Home 142 East Center St. Manchester on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 3-6 pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 24th at 11:00am at Andover Congregational Church, Route 6, Andover. Burial will follow in New Hebron Cemetery, Wall Street, Hebron.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Andover Fire Dept, 11 School Road, Andover, CT 06232.

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