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George Antonakis
April 06, 1947 - November 06, 2002
Birthplace: Mesta, Chios, Greece
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: November 08, 2002
Service: November 09, 2002
Cemetery: Center Cemetery
At home November 6, 2002, George Antonakis, beloved husband of Dena Gourlie Antonakis of 23 Knollwood Dr., Branford.
Loving father of John, Anna Irene, and Dimitrios Antonakis all of Branford. Son of John Antonakis of Greece, and the late Irene Antonakis. Brother of Kostas (Irene) Antonakis of Astoria, Queens, NY, and Anthony (Anna) Antonakis of Branford. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was born April 6, 1947 in Mesta, Chios, Greece. He came to the U. S. in 1971 and for the past 20 years he was the store room manager at the Omni-New Haven Hotel.
A funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 in St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Orange, with burial to follow in Center Cemetery, Branford. Friends may call Friday from 5 - 8 pm at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford. Trisagion service at 7:00 pm.
Debra Ann Bronson Archangelo
January 20, 1954 - October 10, 2002
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: October 13, 2002
At home October 10, 2002, Debra Ann Bronson Archangelo, wife of the late Ralph Archangelo of 19 Leetes Island Rd., Branford.
Mother of Thomas Piscitello of Branford, Raphael and Joseph Archangelo of Wallingford. Daughter of Alma Dinan Bronson of Plainville and the late George T. Bronson. Sister of Vicky Ahern of Berlin, Charles Bronson and Catherine Shulick of East Haven, Laurie Bronson of New Haven and Anna May Michard of Buffalo, NY. Fiance of Kenny Sorber of Branford. She was pre-deceased by brothers James and Andrew Bronson.
She was born in New Haven January 20, 1954 and was a lifelong resident of Branford.
Friends are invited to attend calling hours Sunday from 5 - 8 pm at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford. Funeral and burial at the convenience of the family.
Michael J. Ardolino
May 13, 1910 - February 14, 2004
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: February 16, 2004
Service: February 17, 2004
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In New Haven February 14, 2004, Michael J. Ardolino of 451 North High St., East Haven, formerly of Branford.
He was the father and father-in-law of Dani Ardolino of Branford and Jan and James Nelmes of Guilford, and he was pre-deceased by seven brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Ardolino was born in New Haven May 13, 1910, son of the late John and Gelsomina Ardolino, and he was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army. He was the owner-operator of The Phoenix restaurant in Branford for many years, and he was a member of the Branford Elks Club and was a 32nd Degree Mason.
Funeral from the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford Tuesday morning at 9:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church at 10:00. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5 - 8 PM.
Elizabeth Morse Austin
January 25, 1908 - September 13, 2000
Birthplace: Guilford, Ct.
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: None
Service: None
Cemetery: Alderbrook Cemetery
In New Haven September 13, 2000 Elizabeth Morse "Mabel" Austin, formerly of Bradley Avenue in Branford. Mother of Darlyne Gentile, Joan Perrotti, Jean, Virginia, William and Donald Austin, all of Branford. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her former husband Warren Austin, a son Charles Herman Austin, and by her brothers Whitney, Richard, Leslie and Frank Morse. Mrs. Austin was born in Guilford on January 25, 1908, a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Coe Morse. She worked for the Seamless Rubber Co. in New Haven and was a longtime Branford resident.
A graveside service will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Alderbrook Cemetery in Guilford. There will be no calling hours. The W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford is in care of arrangements.Memorial donations may be made to Branford Hills Health Care, 189 Alps Rd. Branford, Ct.06405 or to the charity of one's choice.
Dorothy Averill
September 25, 1919 - April 18, 2003
Birthplace: Springfield, MA
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: April 21, 2003
Service: April 22, 2003
Cemetery: Center Cemetery
In Durham April 18, 2003, Dorothy Averill, formerly of Branford. Wife of the late Norman C. Averill. Mother of Robert Averill of Killingworth and Norman C. Averill Jr. of Orlean, VA. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a daughter Patricia Averill. Mrs. Averill was born in Springfield, MA. on September 25, 1919, a daughter of the late John and Eunice Kennedy Cool. She was a librarian at the Blackstone Library in Branford.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 at the First Congregational Church of Branford. Burial will be in Center Cemetery in Branford. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford.
Jean S. Backes
February 05, 1924 - November 05, 2001
Birthplace: Trenton, N.J.
Resided In: East Haven CT USA
Visitation: None
Service: November 10, 2001
In Branford November 5, 2001, Jean S. Backes of Talmadge Ave. East Haven, formerly of Branford and Florida. Wife of the late Thomas M. Backes. Mother of Thomas L. Backes of Branford and Kathryn Grippo of Burlington, VT. Sister of Leroy Smith Jr. of California. Also survived by 4 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Backes was born in Trenton, N.J. of February 5, 1924, a daughter of the late Leroy & Wilma Smith.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Ct. Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, Ct.06405 or to the Yale Geriatric Center, 20 York St. T Basement, New Haven, Ct. 06504.
Helen J. Baker
September 24, 1910 - March 23, 2002
Birthplace: Hartford
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: March 25, 2002
Service: March 25, 2002
Cemetery: Beaverdale Memorial Park
In Branford March 23, 2002, Helen J. Baker of 66 Turtle Bay, Branford. Wife of the late Raymond C. Baker. Mother of Patricia Meeker of West Haven and Suzette Marvel of Branford. Sister of Albert Jarish of East Hartford and Philip Jarish of San Mateo, Cal. Grandmother of Joanne Hayden, Michelle Edwards and Michael Marvel. Great-grandmother of Brian & Stephanie Hayden, Kevin & Stephanie Edwards, and Nicholas, Jessica and Cortland Marvel. Mrs Baker was born in Hartford on September 24, 1910. She was a cafeteria worker for SNET Co. in New Haven and Wallingford for many years, retiring in 1974.
Funeral from the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford MONDAY at 9:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 at St. Mary's Church in Branford. Friends may call Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:30. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park in Hamden.
Ellen M. Baldwin
October 15, 1917 - October 22, 2001
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Guilford CT
Visitation: None
Service: None
In Old Saybrook October 22, 2001, Ellen Marion Baldwin, wife of the late State Trooper George H. Baldwin of 34 Copper Hill Dr., Guilford.
Mother and mother-in-law of George P. and JoAnn Baldwin of Guilford. Grandmother of George R. Baldwin, Christin Baldwin and Richard Baldwin. Sister of Lillian Horne of East Haven. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.
She was born October 15, 1917 in New Haven, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Varragar Twirgo. She was a laboratory supervisor at Whitney-Blake Co. in Hamden, prior to her retirement and she was a member of the North Branford Congregational Church.
Funeral services will be private.
Clarence F. Barker
September 28, 1917 - December 31, 2003
Birthplace: Canton, Ct.
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: None
Service: January 17, 2004
In Guilford December 31, 2003, Clarence F. Barker, formerly of 26 North Main St. Branford. Husband of the late Millie Barker. Sister of Mary T. Briggs of Branford and George Barker of Marshall, Texas. Mr. Barker was born in Canton, Ct. on September 28, 1917. He was a son of the late Ellwood and Annie Conway Barker. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a machinist for many years at the Atlantic Wire Co. He was a member of the Montowese Baptist Church in North Haven.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 17th at 11:00 at the Montowese Baptist Church in North Haven. The W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Montowese Baptist Church, 201 Quinnipiac Ave., North Haven, Ct. 06473.
