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Donald F. Beraduce
March 25, 1920 - March 25, 2007
Birthplace: Branford CT
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: March 28, 2007
Service: March 28, 2007
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In Branford, March 25, 2007, Donald F. Beraduce, husband of Ann Lamonea Beraduce of 9 Pent Rd., Branford.
He is also survived by a nephew, James Beraduce, a niece, Paula Mirmina, and great-nieces, April and Robin. He was pre-deceased by brothers, James and John Beraduce, and a sister Josephine Bontatibus.
He was born in Branford March 25, 1920, son of the late Angelo and Contilia Oddi Beraduce, and was a lifelong resident of Branford. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, and he belonged to American Legion Post 83 in Branford.
He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Church in Branford. He was an avid reader, especially history books and westerns. He loved his vegetable garden and he and his wife enjoyed playing bocce together.
Funeral from the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford, Wednesday morning at 9:30 with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Elizabeth Church at 10:00. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. Friends may call Wednesday from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, 06405.
Ethel Bergman
June 27, 1918 - December 08, 2006
Birthplace: Mapleton, Maine
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: December 11, 2006
Service: December 12, 2006
Cemetery: Centerville Cemetery
In New Haven, December 8, 2006, Ethel Bergman of Rose St. Branford, previously of East Haven. Wife of the late Kenneth Bergman. Mother of Cynthia Bergman of East Haven, Cheryl Bergman and her husband Aldo Cupo of Westville, Jim Bergman and his wife Darece of Lenexa, Kansas, and Allan Bergman and his wife Joan of Phoenix, AZ. Sister of Roberta Keirstead, Sidney Smith, and Galen Smith, all of Presque Isle, Maine. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers Floyd and Harvey Smith. Mrs. Bergman was born in Mapleton, Maine on June 27, 1918, a daughter of the late Millard and Ruby Fisher Smith. She worked for American Powdered Metals in North Haven for many years. She was a 50 year plus member of the Pilgrim Church in Fair Haven. She taught Sunday school at the church and was a member of the Pilgrim Church Women's Federation. She was a past president of the East Haven PTA. She was an avid bowler and a passionate fan of the UCONN men's and women's basketball teams and the Boston Red Sox. She enjoyed gardening and was famous in the family, and in the neighborhood, for her gift for baking, especially her Christmas cookie platters. She will be truly misseed by her family and her many friends, young and old, who know what a remarkable gift it was to have known her.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 at the Pilgrim Church on East Grand Avenue in Fair Haven. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery in Hamden. Friends may call Monday from 4-7 P.M. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Discovery to Cure, c/o Yale School of Medicine, Dept. OB/GYN, 333 Cedar St. New Haven, Ct. 06520 or to the charity of one's choice.
Virginia M. Bernardini
May 25, 1927 - November 18, 2006
Birthplace: Providence, RI
Resided In: Guilford CT
Visitation: November 22, 2006
Service: November 22, 2006
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In New Haven November 18, 2006, Virginia McGillivray Bernardini, beloved wife of 57 years of Arthur P. Bernardini of 395 New England Rd., Guilford.
Mother of Leslie J. Bernardini of Branford, and the late Suzanne J. Bernardini. Sister of Dolores (Edward) Parcella of Hamden. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was born in Providence, RI, May 25, 1927, daughter of the late John A. L. and Blanche Beauvais McGillivray. She was a retired bookkeeper for Superior Bag & Paper Co. in New Haven.
Funeral from the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford Wednesday 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 Wednesday prior to the funeral from 8:30 - 9:30 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492.
Robert T. Courtmanche
November 18, 1939 - May 15, 2002
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: May 19, 2002
Service: May 20, 2002
Cemetery: Center Cemetery
Robert T. "Bob" Courtmanche, 62, of 69 Hampton Park East, Branford, died peacefully at Connecticut Hospice, on Wednesday May 15, 2002, after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Suzanne McIntosh Courtmanche.
He was born November 8, 1939 in New Haven, cherished son of the late Gordon and Ethel Moore Courtmanche. He was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, U. S. Army, serving in Germany. Prior to his retirement, he was a longtime computer programmer at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheild. He was a dedicated friend of Bill W. for 30 years, and lived according to the Twelve Steps of a worldwide fellowship. For the past 30 years, he served the community as a volunteer at such organizations as the Shirley Frank Foundation, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, and the Ronald McDonald House. He traveled extensively with his wife to many countries throughout the world. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was the dedicated father and step-father, and father-in-law of Yvonne Courtmanche of Bennington, VT, John and Ann Courtmanche of Fairfield, Susan Riccitelli of San Francisco, CA, and Michael and Christine Fernandis Riccitelli of Milton, DE. He was the devoted "Pop-Pop" of Reed and Clay Courtmanche. He was the greatly loved and admired oldest brother and brother-in-law of Gordon and Kate Klarman Courtmanche of East Haven, John and Betse Courtmanche of New Haven, Walter "Bud" and Nancy Courtmanche of Cheshire, Michelle "Mimi" and Fred Conforte of Northford, Gary and Sandy Courtmanche, Denise and Joseph Vignola, Nancy and John Moynahan, Wayne Courtmanche, and Suzette and Michael Benetiz, all of Hamden. He is also survived by 28 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday May 20th at 11:00 AM in the First Congregational Church of Branford. Burial in Center Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3 - 8 PM at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 501 George St., New Haven, 06513, or CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, 06405.
Charlotte Spinelli Cousins
January 10, 1939 - April 14, 2003
Birthplace: Waterbury CT
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: April 16, 2003
Service: April 17, 2003
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In New Haven April 14, 2003, Charlotte Spinelli Cousins, wife of Basil W. Cousins of 704 Plymouth Colony, Branford.
Beloved mother of Darlene Spinelli, Cheryl Douglas, Mary Johnson and Laura Spinelli, all of Branford. Grandmother of Tina, Angela, Robert and Crystal Douglas, Rachael and Samantha Johnson and Maxx Spinelli. Sister of Frank Stanton of Waterbury, Thomas Stanton of Meriden, and Naomi Monck of Woodbridge. Pre-deceased by a brother William Stanton, JR and a sister Madeline Walsh.
Mrs. Cousins was born in Waterbury January 10, 1939, daughter of the late William and Ethel Stanton. She was a member of American Legion Post 83 Auxiliary.
A funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 in the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 8 Brookside Dr. Wallingford, 06492.
Ellen E. Creem
December 31, 1904 - August 27, 2000
Birthplace: Branford
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: None
Service: August 31, 2000
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In Guilford August 27, 2000, Ellen E. Creem of Branford. Survived by several nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews. Predeceased by brothers John, William, Charles and Urban Creem and sisters Mary Creem, Esther Creem Norwood and Anna Shields. Miss Creem was born in Branford on December 31, 1904 a daughter of the late John F. and Mary Ellen Day Creem. She worked for Sargent's in New Haven for many years and was a lifelong Branford resident.
Funeral from the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford Thursday at 9:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 at St. Mary's Church in Branford. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. Friends may call prior to Mass from 8:30 to 9:30.Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Ruth Helen Croke
March 18, 1909 - November 05, 2002
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: None
Service: November 16, 2002
In Danbury November 5, 2002, Ruth Helen Keating Croke of 71A Heritage Village, Southbury, formerly of Branford. She was the widow of Robert E. Croke, SR.
She was the beloved mother of Mary Sue Condon of Killingworth, Robert E. Croke, JR of Southbury and Patricia Croke of New Haven. She was the sister of Helen Krueger of IL. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a son Brian P. Croke.
Mrs. Croke was born March 18, 1909 in Chicago, a daughter of the late John and Helen Schmidt Keating. She was a resident of Branford for many years until moving to Southbury.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday November 16th at 10:00 in St. Mary Church, Branford.
Jean Crowley
August 25, 1900 - May 13, 2000
Birthplace: Purchase NY
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: None
Service: May 16, 2000
Cemetery: St. Lawrence Cemetery
In Branford May 13, 2000, Jean Crowley of 189 Alps Rd., Branford, wife of the late Cornelius J. Crowley, Jr. Mother of Cornelius J. "Neal" Crowley, III of Branford and Jean Anderson of New Haven. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was born August 25, 1900 in Purchase, NY, daughter of the late William R. and Georgina Muirhead Thompson, and was a former resident of New Haven.
Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday morning at 9:00 in St. Mary Church, Branford. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. The W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Dryl Blake
April 02, 1911 - August 18, 2006
Birthplace: Jersey City, N.J.
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: August 22, 2006
Service: August 22, 2006
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In New Haven, August 18, 2006, Anna Dryl Blake of 6 Sachem Rd. Stony Creek. Wife of the late William Blake. Mother of Barbara Blake of Branford and Honolulu and Ann Blake Forrest of East Haven. Grandmother of Bronwyn Swanson of Milford, Gwen Forrest, and James B. Forrest, both of East Haven. Great-grandmother of Jaime Forrest, Tanner Swanson, and Colin Swanson. Mrs. Blake was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 2, 1911, a daughter of the late Joseph & Albina Dryl. She was a long time resident of Stony Creek who enjoyed gardening and loved her neighbors and neighborhood. She was a member of St. Therese Church Ladies Guild.
Funeral from the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford Tuesday at 10:00 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 at St. Therese Church in Branford. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Friends may call Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00.
