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PAGE: B5 Zone: 1S CMY Typeset Sent THEHARTFORDCOURANT MONDAY, MARCH10, 2008 B5 Upon request, a will be added free of charge to any veteran's obituary. PARASILITI, Audrey Linton Audrey Linton Parasiliti, 68, of Manchester, died Friday (March 7, 2008) at home. Born in Springfield, MA on September 23, 1939, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Bell) Linton, she had lived in Manchester for many years. She graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1957 and worked at Connecticut Bank Trust Company upon high school graduation. She continued employment throughout all the bank mergers with Bank of New England and Fleet Bank.

After she was laid off from the bank she continued employment and eventually retired from the Hartford Archdiocese Office in 2001. Audrey had great pride in volunteering with Junior Achievements and was a proud member since the mid of circle at St. James Church, Manchester. Audrey started to enjoy her retirement by traveling to Ireland and Scotland with her cousins and friends. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Kristen Linton of Vernon, son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Susan Linton of Marlton, NJ, daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Alex Arcila of Berlin and grandchildren, Sara and Emily Linton of Vernon, Alexia and Benjamin Linton of Marlton, NJ and Alejandro, and Julia Arcila of Berlin.

She is further survived by other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Kathleen Linton. generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to her family, friends and all that knew her. She lived her life with drive and integrity. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Wednesday, at 12:30 p.m., at St.

Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard Rockville. Her family will receive friends, Tuesday from 4-8 p.m., at the Ladd, Turkington Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road, (Rt. 83) Vernon. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Fund, 5005 LBJ Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or to the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301 Robinsville, NJ 08691.

For online condolences please visit us at www.carmonfuneral home.com KEVORKIAN, Girard O. "Gerry" Girard O. Kevorkian, 86, passed away quietly on Wednesday, (March 5, 2008) after a sudden illness. Born, November 25, 1921 in Hartford to the late Kevork and Verjin, he en- oyed a full and active life. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corp as a decorated B- 17 Pilot with 35 missions over Europe.

Upon returning, he married Annette Tajarian of Worcester, MA in 1948. Gerry touched many lives through church, community organizations and hobbies. He was an active member of St. George Armenian Church as Parish Council member, Sunday School teacher and Building Committee Member. More recently, he was active in St.

David Armenian Church in the Club and chaired many of their Golf Tournaments benefiting the orphans in Armenia. He was Past Commander of Knights of Vartan, Past Master of St. Masonic Lodge, Past Patron of Eastern Star and active in the Shrine and Scottish Rite and recipient of the Pierpont Edwards Medal. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce, VFW, National Clock Watch Association, 351st Bomb Group and his hobbies included golfing, clock repair, woodworking and antiquing. He is survived by Annette, his wife of 60 years; his children and their spouses, Melanie and William Brown, and David and Jeannie Kevorkian; and his grandchildren, Kenneth and Elizabeth Kevorkian and David Brown.

He is also survived by a sister, Lucy Hamalian; a brother and his wife, Carl and Florence Kevorkian; a sister-in-law, Ruth Kevorkian; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, A. John Kevorkian. Calling hours will be Tuesday, 5:30 7:30 p.m., at the Taylor Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main West Hartford with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, 11 a.m., at St.

George Armenian Church in Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. George Armenian Church, 22 White Hartford, CT 06114. IRONFIELD, JAMES James Ironfield, 62, of Bolton, beloved husband of Susan E.

(Carson) Ironfield, passed away Friday (March 7, 2008) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born July 28, 1945 in Fall River, MA, son of the late Arthur Clothilde (Fonseca) Ironfield and had lived most of his life in Manchester and Bolton. He served two tours in the U.S. Marine Corp. in Vietnam and was employed as a Truck Driver.

He was a great supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Middle East. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his son Harley Ironfield and his wife Dannielle of San Pedro, CA, step-son James Kissell and his wife Pamela of South Windsor, his brother Ronald Ironfield and his wife Susan of Colchester, five grandchildren, Ambyr, Sheyana, James and Neill Ironfield and Jake Kissell. Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Administration, 555 Willard Newington, CT 06111.

The Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Street, Manchester has care of arrangements. DEATH NOTICES Martin W. "Butch" Magzag Dad, another year has gone by and I even begin to tell you how much you are missed. Christopher hears about his grandfather all the time and how much you meant to me. Love you Dad, Martin Go Yanks! LUND, JAMES STEWART James Stewart Lund, 81, of Newington, husband of Mary Jane Ferreira Lund, died Thursday (March 06, 2008).

The son of the late John S. and Anina (Sorensen) Lund of Alberta, Canada, he lived in Albany, NY for more than 30 years where he owned his own photography business. He later moved to Connecticut where he worked for Arrow Line Bus Company until his retirement in 1994. He is a past Master Mason of the Wadsworth Lodge No. 417 in Albany, NY.

Besides his loving wife of nearly 26 years, he is survived by his daughter Valerie and her husband, Alan Gaige of East Berne, NY; stepdaughters Karen and her husband Scott Green of Unionville; Kim Haidinger and her husband Jan Damkjaer of Farmington; Kathleen and her husband Joe Braga of Farmington. He was a special to his grandchildren, Alyssa Gaige, Tyler and Katelyn Green, and Jordan Braga. He also leaves four brothers and sisters-in-law: Trueman and Hazel Lund; Kenneth and Joan Lund; Robert and Theda Lund all of Boyle, Alberta; Martin Lund of Victoria, British Columbia, and his many dearly loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Esther and her husband Jack Hautmann of Tivoli, NY, and Marjorie and her husband Syd Alexander; sister-in- law Adrien Lund; nephew John Lund, all of Boyle, Alberta. Jim enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Following his retirement, he enjoyed cultivating his backyard vegetable garden, bowling with his special friends, golfing, volunteering, and summer visits to his beloved family in Alberta, Canada. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 4 p.m. at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. Calling hours will be from 1 p.m. until the time of memorial service.

Burial will be in Boyle, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 71 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington, CT 06111 or the Wadsworth Lodge No. 417, John Scott, 20 Powers Road, Averill Park, NY 12018. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many healthcare professionals who have shared their compassion and dedication with the family over the years, with special recognition to Hartford Hospital.

ROUMELES, Ann Sarantos Ann Sarantos Roumeles, 92, beloved wife of Samuel J. Roumeles, of Suffield, passed away peacefully Saturday, (March 8, 2008) at home. Ann was the fourth daughter born to the late Nicholas and Euthemia Maskaleris Sarantos in Stamford on February 2, 1916. She worked for Petro for many years and volunteered for the Red Cross and Stamford Hospital. In 1995, Ann and Sam moved to Suffield to live with her daughter and son in law.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 66 years, Samuel J. Roumeles, her daughter, Betty Gilbert and husband Kent Gilbert, two grandsons, Scott L. Gilbert and wife Dina Lewis Gilbert of Willington, Matthew J. Gilbert of Enfield, two great grandsons, Ryan M.

Gilbert and Aidan L. Gilbert of Willington, nieces Elizabeth Zielinski of Danbury, Cookie of Norwalk, Ann Markis of Tarpon Springs, FL, Nancy Iak of Nokomis, FL, and nephew, John Talbott of Marietta, GA, many great nieces and great nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her sisters, Georgia Vanech, Katherine Talbott Nelson and Elaine Sarantos. We would like to thank the staff at CT VNA Partners, Maria Dixon, Kathy Ostrowski and Ellen Shaan and the staff of Caring Solutions for their loving care. A special thank you to our angel and anchor, Nancy Iak.

Family and friends may gather on Wednesday 9:45 a.m. at the Nicholson Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. (Rt. 159) Suffield; followed by a Funeral Service, 11 a.m. at St.

George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Springfield. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Suffield. Her family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the St.

George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 22 St. George Rd. Springfield, MA 01104 or Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 1230 Newfield Ave Stamford, CT 06905. Please visit us at www.carmonfuneral home.com for online condolences. PISCETELLO, Anthony J.

Anthony J. Piscetello of Willimantic. Funeral service will be TODAY 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson Street, Willimantic.

DEATH NOTICES In Loving Memory of SARAH ANN MARIE PRIVITERA My darling Sarah, fourteen years have passed and my love for you has never changed. I find myself talking to you every day and I know you hear me. Be happy my sweet heart and keep praying for mom and dad and all of us who love you so very much. Give Grandpa Myles a big hug and kiss for me. All my love to you both Grandma Tina aaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a REID, Richard Sr.

Richard G. Reid, 78, of Bassett Road, North Haven passed away Saturday, (March 8, 2008) at his home. He was the husband of Jeanne Reid. Born in Danbury on March 6, 1930; son of the late Lorin H. and Hazel Pinney Reid.

Richard had worked as a manager of Business Systems for the UI Company for 31 years until his retirement; he was a member of the Masonic Corinthian Lodge A.F. A.M; had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan and his first love was golfing. Father of Richard (Mary) Reid of Windsor and Cheryl J. Reid of North Haven.

Grandfather of Daniel and Christopher Reid. Brother of Constance Pitney of Broad Brook and the late Donald Reid. Funeral Services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. Friends may call one hour prior to time of service. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, 110 Barnes Wallingford, CT 06492 or the American Lung Association, 45 Ash East Hartford, CT 06108. www.northha venfuneral.com. REAGAN, James Samuel James Samuel Reagan, 56, beloved husband of Laurel (Maglio) Reagan, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on (March 6, 2008). Born November 12, 1951 in Manchester, son of the late James Quinlan Reagan and Dorothy Comiskey Reagan. Jim graduated from St.

James School in Manchester, East Catholic High School in Manchester, St. Thomas More School in Montville and Central Connecticut State University. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University, Jim spent his career in the insurance industry having worked for Allstate Insurance Company, State Farm Insurance Company and most recently The Hartford Insurance Group. Jim was an avid sports enthusiast having played and coached football at East Catholic High School, St. Thomas More and Central Connecticut State University.

Jim was also a loyal and dedicated fan of the Boston Red Sox and both the and basketball teams at UCONN. His passion for the Red Sox was rewarded with world championships in both 2004 and 2007. Jim also coached a basketball team in the West Hartford Recreational League. family and friends will always remember his gentle soul and kindness towards everyone he met regardless of their station in life. Jim did not have a mean bone in his body and everyone who met him was instantly drawn to him.

Jim had a zest for life that was boundless. He also believed in commitment to the community as evidenced by his consistent blood donations to the American Red Cross. Jim deeply believed in and led his life by the golden rule. Jim always held close to his Catholic faith and was an active communicant at the Church of St. Patrick in Farmington.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife Laurel and two loving children Sarah and Liza; three sisters, Beverly Welch and her husband Doug of Manchester, Tish Yaps and her husband Bob of Bolton, and Dottie Beck and her husband Randy of Austin, Texas; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Michael and Delores Maglio of New Britain; brother-in-law Greg Maglio and his wife Gail of Kensington; sister-in-law Susan Langer and her husband Bart of Glastonbury; loving nieces and nephews Rob Hennequin and Jeff Hennequin, Tom Yaps and Megan Yaps, Beth Reagan, Katie Porter and Dan Maglio, Eric Langer and Charley Vance. Jim is also survived by many friends too numerous to list, but he will be especially missed by his longtime friends and sports companions Tim and Dave Enes. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Rt. 4, Unionville on Tuesday (Mar. 11) from 58 p.m.

The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Wednesday (Mar. 12) at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Patrick, Main Farmington. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Fund The Dana- Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, Attn: Contribution Services. In memory, he would want everyone to perform random acts of kindness as they live their lives. DEATH NOTICES In Loving Memory Of My Mother MARY L. KUCKEL Happy Birthday Mom. The moment that you died, my heart split in two, the one side with memories, the other died with you.

I often lay awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheek. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you will remain, life has gone on without you, but it will never be the same. Love and miss you always, Jackie Birthday Remembrance RAYMOND LOUIS Our love is always with you, but especially today your birthday. You are forever in our hearts.

All our love, Mom Dad WILLIAMS, MARION A. THOMPSON Marion A. (Thompson) Williams, 91, a resident of the Greater Hartford area for most of her lifetime, died early Friday afternoon (March 7, 2008) at Kimberly Hall South of Windsor. She was born and educated in Windsor, a daughter of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Vail) Thompson. Marion was a loving foster parent, enjoyed traveling throughout the country, and her many visits to Poospatuck Indian Reservation in Mastic, NY.

She was a former member of the Archer A.M.E. Zion Church. Marion is survived by her husband, Garnett Williams of Windsor, as well as several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was the mother of the late David and Anthony Williams, and sister of the late Walter, Harold, Herbert, Joseph, Ralph, Dorothy, Elvira, Helen, Henrietta and Georgianna Thompson. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 12, at 11 a.m.

at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, both in Windsor. At her families request there will be no calling hours and contributions in her memory may be directed to the charity of choice. For online condolences and guest book, please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com WENTLAND, William Sr. William A. Wentland, 88, of Bristol, widower of Edna (Stange) Wentland, died on Sunday (March 9, 2008) at Farmington Care Center.

Mr. Wentland was born in New Britain on March 6, 1920 and was a son of the late August and Matilda (Woike) Wentland. He served in the United States Army during World War II before moving to Bristol in 1946. He was a longtime employee of Fletcher-Terry Company, retiring in 1985, and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bristol. Mr.

Wentland is survived by a son, William A. Wentland Jr. and his wife, Suzanne of Bristol; a brother, Henry Wentland of Orleans, MA; a sister, Edna Bringer of Mount Vernon, NY; two grandsons, Mark Wentland and his wife, Karen of Canton, GA, and Matthew Wentland and his wife, Meghan of West Hartford; a great granddaughter, Grace Evelyn Wentland; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (March 12, 2008) at 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Burial will follow in West Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Bristol on Tuesday between 6 and 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Meadow Bristol, CT 06010. On-Line guest- book available at www.funkfu neralhome.com TALBOT, THEDA D. TARDIFF Theda D.

(Tardiff) Talbot, 89, of Barclare Lane, died Saturday, (March 8, 2008) at Bristol Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Joseph Tal- bot.Mrs. Talbot was born October 13, 1918 in Clinton, ME, daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Aspiro) Tardiff. She retired from Kruger Printing Co. She was a parishioner of St.

Pius Church and a member of the Ladies Guild. She is survived by her sons Robert David Talbot and his wife Patricia of Bristol; Michael Talbot and his wife Ellen, with whom she made her home in Wolcott; her daughters Carol Miller and husband Barry of Newington; Barbara Colello and husband Joe of Orlando, FL; Nancy Shaw and her husband Robert of New Hartford; four sisters, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, (March 12) at 9:30 a.m. from Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Road, Wolcott to St. Pius Church for a Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Burial at Woodtick Cemetery will be in the spring. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday (March 11) from 5 to 8 p.m. For a complete obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.wood tickmemorial.com DEATH NOTICES CARLEEN CARFI SPADA mother, Geri McCarthy, and family, would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who supported them with warmth, compassion and understanding during a heartbreaking loss. Cards, and donations were appreciated. A very special thanks go out to the doctors and nurses in the Critical Care Unit at New Britain General Hospital.

CARDS OF THANKS TOM BORELLI Sept. 4, 1922 March 10, 2007 My dearest husband, I love you and keep visiting me. God, when ready, ready. Love, Florence In Loving Memory SARAH ANN PRIVITERA Nov. 20, 1985 March 10, 1994 Fourteen long years have passed and you are still loved and missed more everyday.

We think about you and remember all the happy memories no one can take those away. All our love always, Mom Dad P.S. Please say a special prayer for Dodo WHITING, Shirley C. Shirley C. Whiting, 76, of Bloomfield and Naples, FL, died unexpectedly Wednesday (March 5, 2008), at Naples Community Hospital.

She was born July 2, 1931 in Baltimore, MD and graduated from Eastern High School. On June 7, 1952 she married John R. Whiting (Bob) at Epiphany Lutheran Church, MD, moved to Bloomfield in March of 1960, and became a member of the First Congregational Church in Bloomfield. Whether you called her Shirley, Mutz, Mom or Gramma, you knew her as a loving, bright spirited, youthful, generous woman who was deeply devoted to her family. The challenge for those who loved her will be to fill the immense space she so suddenly left behind.

Shirley loved her three children very deeply and devoted her life to their upbringing. Her eight grandchildren and newly born great- grandson brought her immense pride and joy. Love of family, love of life and love of laughter were the essence of Shirley. She leaves behind her three children and their spouses, Lynn (Ierardi) and husband Mark, Terry (Martel) and husband Paul, and Steve and wife Lorie Whiting; eight grandchildren, Katie Ierardi, Christopher and Brian Vaughn-Martel, Michael Martel, Dave and Lindsay Buckner (Martel), Kurt, Kelly, Kjersten and Kathryn Whiting and great grandson, Chase. She is survived also by her sister Susy Pfarr, brother Bobby Becker, and sisters in law, Jean and Janice Becker, all of Baltimore, MD.

She will also be missed by her many nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband and best friend of 45 years, Bob, and by her brother Billy. A memorial service will be held following the Easter holiday. In remembrance of Shirley, memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church in Bloomfield, 10 Wintonbury Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002 or a charity of your choice. DEATH NOTICES BANGOR, Maine The low point in Kimberly struggle to keep her family warm came in early January when she was too broke to order an oil delivery and had to buy a 5-gallon container to take to her dealer to get enough fuel to make it through the night.

But later that month, with the gauge on her 275-gallon tank again approaching empty, fortunes turned around when she got a phone call from a local clergyman: He just received adonation that would provide her with 50 gallons of heating fuel that day. could have said Henderson, a 40-year-old single mother of three who lives in a rental home in downtown Bangor. Like many in Maine, she has been hit hard by heating oil prices that have soared to an all-time high of $3.35 a gallon, or roughly $1 more than a year ago. While many get help from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the average LIHEAP benefit of $750 enough to fill the standard oil tank at prices. why volunteer efforts like the Rev.

Gerald Sunny Corner Fuel Assistance have sprung up to provide emergency help to those who fall through the cracks. Maine, where four out of five households heat with oil, is making an unprecedented push to raise private money this winter to help the tens of thousands who walk a financial tightrope in order to balance heating expenses with the costs of other necessities like food and medicine. Stepped-up efforts are also under way elsewhere in New England. The nonprofit Massachusetts Energy Consumers Alliance, which draws from public and private sources, expects to extend $320,000 in assistance this winter through its Oil Bank program. up from $128,000 last winter.

Central Vermont Public Service the largest utility, has enlisted businesses to join in its heating assistance program, which has thus far parceled out about $150,000. In Maine, donations have ranged from $250,000 from outdoors outfitter L.L. Bean in Freeport to an anonymous fifth- gift of her $5 weekly allowance. Best-selling author Stephen King, who lives in Bangor and is known for his generous support of community fundraising efforts, has made an unspecified contribution to the local community action fuel assistance program. The state has gotten into the act with its Operation Keep ME Warm, an initiative started five years ago by Gov.

John Baldacci that seeks private donations to help poor people pay fuel bills. While Keep ME Warm brought in between $25,000 and $50,000 in past years, this total has already exceeded $1 million. need is very acute this year and a real sensitivity to happening. an awareness out there that people are hurting and will find themselves without fuel if they have said John Kerry, who heads the state energy office. Anumber of towns have joined in, setting up voluntary donor programs or tapping local sources of funds.

In Lincoln, for example, the town council contributed $5,000 in profits from town wood sales to help needy residents who qualify for other programs. Some communities were staging special fundraisers to help local families keep warm. In Eastport, there was a four-block- long and Bikini in which runners who lined up pledged donations bolted through the downtown area on Day. Another source of help has been Citizens Energy, the Boston- based nonprofit set up by Joseph Kennedy that channels fuel donated by Citgo, the Venezuelan- owned oil company. Citizens Energy, which ran television ads in Maine in December to promote the program, has been forced to stop accepting new applications because all its resources have been committed, said spokeswoman Ashley Durmer.

good Samaritan was Sunny Corner Fuel Assistance, a program launched the week before Christmas by Oleson, a hospital chaplain who was moved by stories about needy folks desperate for fuel. Oleson, who had assisted in a local food program, my 350 closest to appeal for donations. He also spread the word through the local news media. The success of his campaign is measured daily when Oleson picks up the mail. On a midwinter morning there were five envelopes totaling $375 more than enough to supply two households with 50 gallons each.

Unlike programs such as LI- HEAP, Sunny Corner does not have strict income guidelines. Oleson arranges for an oil delivery when money is available and puts the caller on a waiting list when the pot is empty. Thus far, he has collected more than $16,000, which has helped 66 households. But as word of his program has spread, the waiting list has gotten longer and now contains 175 names. Even so, Oleson worries that many people are shivering in their homes because too embarrassed to accept assistance.

a New England he said. very hard for Yankees to ask for help. We would rather struggle through and not say a REGION Volunteers Turn Up The Heat By JERRY HARKAVY ASSOCIATED PRESS.