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4 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Wednesday, Ottobar 24, 1990 DEATH NOTICES Raymond Morris; Yalelibi Ravmond PhiliD Morris, librarian dent for two vears. In 1956TBeOTga- Raymond Philip Morris, librarian dent for two years. In 1956, he orga Rebecca F. Stlcklor, 130 Loomis Drive Constance T. Williams WEST SUFFIELD Louise M.

Woods WINDSOR Louise M. Woods, 6 Eno St. WINDSOR LOCKS Lorraine B. Berkowltz, 17 Cypress Road OUT-OF-STATE Sally H. Rosen, Palm Beach, Fla.

Demetrios Vallides, Marlon, Ala. emeritus of the Yale Divinity School and a retired professor of religious literature, died Sunday at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was 86 and died after a heart attack. Morris joined Yale in 1931 and served as librarian for 40 years, retiring in 1972. During his tenure, he developed the China Records collection, assembling the letters and papers of former missionaries.

Morris was a charter member of the American Theological Library Association and served as its presi Edward S. Opalach, 228 E. Middle Turnpike Roy L. Strickland, 22 Lillian Drive NEW BRITAIN Dorothy M. Howard, 17 Vance St.

NEWIN6T0N Albena M. Ryan, 247 Lowrey Place NEW LONDON Sally H. Rosen NORTH WINDHAM Mabel Jenkins, Janet Lane SOMERS Thomas L. Jones, Battle Street STAFFORD SPRINGS Albert J. DePellegrlni, 5 Prospect Heights SUFFIELD Demetrios Vallides WEST HARTFORD Arvid L.

Elf Lester Gothold, 64 Haynes Road Claire V. Morency BERLIN Dorothy Heffernan, 136 Mlddletown Road COVENTRY John R. Haberern, "Lakewood Drive CRANBY Delia M. Nielsen, 51 Canal Road EAST HAMPTON Albert R. Paradis, Tartia Road HARTFORD Luben Arroyo Mykola "Nick" Jaworsky Thomas A.

Johnson 8SA Montville St. Jean M. Phelps Anna AA. Rago Albena AA. Ryan Vernal "Slim" Williams, i 31 Acton St.

MANCHESTER Lucy A. Angelillo, ,130 Ralph Road Mabel Jenkins Mary A. Oleksiw, 174 Lamplighter Drive OLEKSIW. Mary A. (Sertl) Oleksiw, 38, of 174 Lamplighter Drive, Manchester, died Monday (Oct.

22), at home after a short Illness. She Is survived by a her hsuband, John J. Oleksiw; a son, Matthew P. Oleksiw; and a daughter, Brlanne K. Oleksiw.

Funeral service will be Thursday, 10 a.m., at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Manchester, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 11 a.m., at the Church of the Assumption. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Infants with Aids Program, co Catholic Charities, 467 Bloomf ield Bloomf ield 06002.

PARADIS. Albert R. Paradis, 45, of Tartia Road, East Hampton, husband of Deborah (Houle) Paradis, died Tuesday (Oct. 23), at Middlesex Memorial Hospital, Middle-town. He was born in Biddeford, Maine, Jan.

22, 1945, the son of Wilfred J. Paradis of Vernon and the late Rachel (Maurice) Paradis. He was a resident of East Hampton for 20 years, and was a carpenter employed by Carpenters Local 24, Cheshire. He was a member of the American Legion Post 197, Marlborough, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1631, Marlborough and French Social Circle, Hartford. Besides his wife and father, he Is survived by two sons, Demetrios Vallides; shoe repairer nized the library ior me neaaquar-ters of the World Council of Churches in Geneva.

Born near Garnett, Morris graduated from Baker University and Garrett Theological Seminary. He received degrees in library science from Columbia University. He leaves his wife, Jean Kelly Morris; two daughters, Thelma J. Morris of Cleveland, and Marcia M. Johnston of Arlington, a son, R.

Philip Morris of High Point, N.O; and two granddaughters. He formerly lived in Suffield and moved to Marion three years ago. Vallides was a member of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Thompsonville. He was predeceased by his wife, Demetria Paganis Vallides.

DEATH NOTICES WILLIAMS. Vernal "Slim" Williams, 67, of 31 Acton Hartford, died Wednesday (Oct. 17) in St. Francis Hospital. Born In Kingston, J.W.I., to the late Mr.

and Mrs. Angus and Anna Williams, he was a resident of Hartford for over 30 years. He was a former employ- ee of Jacobs Manufacturing Newington. He is survived by his sister, Buelah Gllleth of a nephew, Egerton Abraham -and family of Hartford; a Patricia Taylor of Miami, Fla; a cousin, Colcher Kelley of Canada; and many friends. Funeral service will be Friday, 1 p.m., with calling hour, one hour prior to the service, at Clark, Bell Bell Fu-' neral Home, 319 Barbour Hartford.

Visitation: Thursday, at the funeral home. Northwood Cemetery, Wilson. CARMELLI SILVA Millie, Today is your birthday, first of many that we will miss. I love- you, miss you, and I wish we could' turn back the clock to a year ago. Rest in peace.

Sister, Mary, and Frank In Loving Memory of GARY JOHN JABLONSKI Oct. 24, 1958 Aug. 4, 1990 Never a day goes by that we don't think of you. The memories we have of you will forever have a special place in our hearts, never to be forgotten. We love you and miss youj so very much.

Happy Birthday In, Heaven. (Gig). Love, Mom, Dad, Bob, Mike, Mark, John, and Families; 'i In Memoriam LARRY A. LaBARGE JR. April 25, 1980 Oct.

24, 1988 It is not given man to see I The purpose of infinity, To know the reason and the why, A little child like you shjould die. But this we know: our fai has given A promise, and we call it heaven! And by that promise, we shall play With you in Paradise, someday. Loved and greatly missed by, Mom, Dad, and Brother, Jeff JOSEPH "LOU" SPEZIALE October 24, 1989 We miss you love you very much. I Mln, Ann, and Ken Robert A. "Bob" Benson Died suddenly early Thursday morning (October 18, 1990), at his; home, 66 Elton Newington.

Bob was a Certified Public Accountant and a partner in the firm of Massa and Hinsley, Certified Public Ac-' countants, where he rose from being-a part-time employee to a general; partnership over a period of 30 years. His professional stature in- creased to the point where he was an-invaluable resource for his partners; and many individuals and firms that he served. He never forgot the early' days of his apprenticeship, and de- voted countless hours to the training of aspiring young accountants, with whom he became associated. Bob' was an avid salt water boating enthusiast and spent his happiest days! as captain of his powerboat, the' Frances where he was a gracious 1 host to the many friends Invited to share his trips, with his good Marge Foster, as the deck hand. Af-; ter the death of his father.

Bob as-, sumed the role of the man of the; family and became the mainstay of i his beloved mother, Frances, whom; he teased unmercifully' and loved 1 devotedly. He willbe sorely missed; by his sister Katherine, and her hus- band; and hisniece and who loved to visit and go fishing with Uncle Bob. Al stint in the United States Army i i an Intelligence unit was also part if his professional ca- reer. The many lives that he touched, In such a meaningful fashion as a gentleman, friend, mentor tutor, counselor, and favorite relative, gives special meaning to all who loved him, of the immortal line, "There cracks a noble heart!" Andy and Jim Paid announcements of death. In Memoriam and Card of Thanks notices may be telephoned to 241-6392 Monday through Friday 9 a.m.

to 7:40 p.m., Saturday 12 to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 2 to 7:30 p.m. The town-by-town listing that appears above is provided free of charge by The Hartford Courant. This town-by-town listing Is offered free of charge by The Hartford Courant. Paid announcements of death appear below. In Memoriam and Card of Thanks notices may be telephoned to 241-6392 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.

to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 12 to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 2 to 7:30 p.m. DEATH NOTICES JAWORSKY. Mykola "Nick" Jaworsky, 64, of Hartford, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died Monday (Oct. 22, 1990) in Buckley Convalescent Home, Hartford. A liturgy of Christian burial will be Thursday, Oct.

25, 1990, 9 a.m., directly in St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 135 Wethersfield Hartford. Interment will be in St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Glastonbury. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Talarski Maple Hill Chapels, 380 Maple Hartford, today, 7-9 p.m., during which time a Pana-chyda service will be 7:30 p.m.

JENKINS. Mabel Jenkins, 78, of Janet Lane, North Windham, died Monday (Oct. 22), at the Abbey Manor in Windham. She was born Feb. 8, 1912 In Becket, daughter of the late William and Mabel (Snow) Knowles.

She was a former Manchester resident, residing In the Willimantic area for the past 20 years. She is survived by four sons, Albert Biardi of Ful-lerton, Robert Biardi of Eastampton, Myles Biardi of New Britain, and Harrison Jenkins of Burlington; a daughter, Ju-die Lockwood of North Windham; a sister, Edythe Pesce of East Hartford; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral service and burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Abbey Manor, Windham 06280.

The Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic, has charge of arrangements. MORENCY. Claire V. (Spooner) Morency, 72, of West Hartford, beloved wife of Adelbert T. Morency, died Tuesday (Oct.

23), at John Dempsey Hospital, Farming-ton. Born in Lowell, she had lived in West Hartford most of her life. A retired school crossing guard for the Town of West Hartford, she was a member of St. Brigid Church, Elmwood section of West Hartford. Besides her husband, Mrs.

Morency is survived by two sons, Richard P. Morency of Woodstock, David P. Morency, Mechanicville, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She also leaves two aunts, Yvonne Lemire, Manchester, and Blanche Lemire of Bloom-field. Funeral procession will be Thursday (Oct.

25), 8:15 a.m., from the Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford, with a mass of Christian burial, 9 a.m., at St. Brigid Church. Burial Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung 45 Ash East Hartford 06108.

NIELSEN. Delia (McGraw) Nielsen, 88, of 51 Canal Road, Granby, widow of Eleordt M. Nielsen, died Monday (Oct. 22), at Hartford Hospital. Born in Caribou, Maine, she had lived in Granby for the last 44 years.

Before retiring, she was employed at the Stanadyne Corp. for 20 years. She leaves a son, William R. Roberts of West-field, a sister, Velma Carlson of Auburn, seven grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Hayes-Huling Car-mon Funeral Home, 364 Salmon Brook Granby, with the Rev.

Robert M. Feldmann, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Granby Ambulance P.O. Box 617, Granby 06035. OPALACH.

Edward S. Opalach, 67, of 228 E. Middle Turnpike, Manchester, died Tuesday (Oct. 23, 1990) at his home. He was born in Manchester, April 5, 1923, and was a lifelong resident.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church, Manchester, and the Army and Navy Club, Manchester, and Dil-worth, Quey Anderson American Legion Post No.

102, Manchester. He is survived by a son, Edward Opalach; two daughters, Lorie and Donna Opalach; a brother, Henry Opalach of Westport; six sisters, Regina O. Coope, with whom he made his home, Agnes O. Simpson, both of Manchester, Stella O. Kiro of East Hartford, Ida O.

Vallera of South Windsor, Doris O. Grlsel, and Maureen Johnson, both of Bolton; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. A prayer service will be Friday, 9 a.m., at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Manchester, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., at St. John the Baptist P.N.C.C, 23 Golway Manchester. Burial will be in St.

John's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Christian Wake Service, p.m. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to St. John the Baptist P.N.C.C. Demetrios Vallides, who for 30 years owned and operated Main Street Hat Shoe Repair in the ThompsonvUle section of Enfield, died Tuesday at Pery County Hospital in Marion, Ala.

He was 103. DEATH NOTICES STICKLOR. Rebecca (Fischberg) Stlcklor, 89, 130 Loomis Drive, West Hartford, widow of Jacob Stlcklor, died Tuesday (Oct. 23, 1990) at a local convalescent home. Born In Russia, she lived in the Hartford area for all of her life.

She was a member of Emanuel Synagogue, West Hartford. She leaves two sons, Marshall B. Stlcklor of West Hartford, and Harold R. Stlcklor of Hartford; a daughter, Mrs. Kibbe (Shirley) Gersteln of West Hartford; a brother, Abraham Flshberg of Boca Raton, 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two daughters, Louise Balkan, and Dlanne Neidltch; and a grandson, Jerry Sticklor. Funeral service will be today, 9:30 a.m., at Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements: Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. VALLIDES.

Demetrios Vallides, 103, of 110 W. Lafayette Marlon, formerly of Suffield, died Tuesday (Oct. 23), at Pery County Hospital, Marion, Ala. Born in Greece, he lived in Thompsonville, before moving to Suffield in 1936 and then to Marion, Ala. three years ago.

He owned and operated the former Main Hat Shoe Repair In Thompsonville for 30 years, before retiring. He was a member of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Thompsonville. He was the husband of the late Demetria (Paganis) Vallides. He is survived by a son, Michael Vallides of Marion, two daughters, Helen Buss of Woburn, and Lorraine Photakls of Norwalk, five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be Saturday, 10:15 a.m., from the Nicholson Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East Suffield followed services, 11 a.m., at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be In Enfield Street Cemetery, Enfield. His family will receive friends Friday, 7-9 p.m., at the Nicholson Carmon Funeral Home. Donations may be made in his memory to St.

Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 24 Church Enfield 06082. WILLIAMS. Constance (Talbot Mais) Williams, 84, of West Hartford, widow of Staunton Williams of Farmington, died Sunday (Oct. 21, 1990) at Hartford Hospital. She painted flowers and landscapes with flowers.

She has had several exhibits in Canada and her paintings hang in many Connecticut houses. She is survived by two sons, Phillip Pockock of Naples, and Ian Pockock of Raleigh, N.C.; two step-sons, Dr. Henry M. Williams of Avon, and Staunton Williams Jr. of Greenwich; three grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be Thursday, Oct. 25, 1990, 1 p.m., at St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington West Hartford. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, West Hartford. The James T. Pratt Funeral Service, Wethersfield, has charge of arrangements. WOODS.

Louise (Miller) Woods, 82, of 6 Eno Windsor, died Monday (Oct. 22) at Mount Sinai Hospital. Born In Windsor, she graduated from the former John Fitch High School, and the former McQueen Secretarial School, Hartford. She had been employed by the Aetna Life as a private secretary, and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Windsor. She was predeceased by her husband, Seth V.

Woods In August 1990. She leaves her daughter and her husband, Jane L. and Ronald W. Zajac of West Suffield; four nephews; and a niece. The funeral will be Friday, 1 p.m., at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 180 Park Windsor.

The Rev. Dr. Russell Goodwin will officiate. Burial will be In Elm Grove Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Windsor.

Contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church. 1 CORSINO. A mass of Christian burial for Sebastian Corsino, 70, formerly of Hartford, who died Tuesday (Oct. 16) at the Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, will be Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m., at St.

Luke Church, Hartford. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Wethersfield, has charge of arrangements. -F- i i DEATH NOTICES ANGELILLO.

Lucy (Angelo) Ange-jlillo, 71, of 130 Ralph Road, Manchester, died Monday (Oct. 22), at 'Windham Community Hospital. iBorn in Manchester, she lived jhere most of her life. She Is survived by two children, Mary JPresta of Hartford, and Jennie i Bell of Wethersfield; and two brothers, Daniel Angelo in Ore-igon, and Anthony Angelo in Florida. A graveside funeral will be today, 10 a.m., at St.

James 'Cemetery, Manchester. The John Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester, has charge of arrangements. ARROYO. Luben Arroyo, 32, of Hartford, died Monday (Oct. 22), i at, Hartford Hospital.

Born In Man- hattan, N.Y., he was a resident of i Hartford for several years. He leaves a daughter, Jamie of P.R.; his mother, Rosa (Melendez) Ar-royo of Hartford; five brothers, Johnny, Juan and Ismael, all of i Hartford, William and Moses of Bronx, N.Y.; two sisters, Elizabeth Aponte and Evelyn Velasquez, both of Hartford. Funeral service I will be Friday, 8:30 a.m., at the DeLeon Funeral Home, 104 Main followed by religious services, 9 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomf ield.

Calling hours today, 5-9 p.m., at the Iglesia Pentecostal Church, 17 Seyms Hartford and Thursday, 5-9 p.m., at the De- Leon Funeral Home. BERKOWITZ. Lorraine A. (Brown) Berkowltz, 53, widow of Leon Berkowitz, of 17 Cypress Road, Windsor Locks, died suddenly Oct. Besides her fiancee, David klnsler of Hamden, Mrs.

Berkowitz Reaves her mother, Mrs. Leah of Norwich; two sons, Alan 1.: Berkowltz of Windsor Locks, and Mark R. Berkowitz of Windsor; a daughter, Mrs. Anthony Barbara) Sciucco of Bristol; a Jtrrother, Morton Brown of Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Delores Davidson of Norwich; and a granddaughter, Shaina Sciucco.

'Funeral service will be today, 10 a.m., in the chapel of the Wein-steln Mortuary, 640 Farmington Hartford. Burial will be in the Hebrew Cemetery, Everett, "Mass. A memorial period will be observed at the home of her son, irAlan I. Berkowitz, 1 Windwood Jprlve, Windsor Locks. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, or hio a charity of the donor's choice.

DePELLEGRINI. Albert J. DePelle-Jgrlnl, 78, of 5 Prospect Stafford Springs, died JTuesday (Oct. 23, 1990), at Evergreen Health Care Center. He was Jborn in Longarone, Italy, coming kto Stafford Springs 76 years ago, and was educated in the local b-achools.

He was a retired textile worker at the former Cyril Johnston Woolen after 20 years of service, and Warren Woolen Matter 10 years of service. He was a communicant of St. Edward honorary life member of 1he Italian Benefit Society, Stafford Golden Age Club, and Stafford Grange No. 1. He Is survived -by his wife, Mrs.

Mildred (Woods) 'DePellegrlni; two sons, Albert J. f.DePellegrinl, jr. and Robert R. JDePellegrini; a daughter, Mrs. hRalph (Nancy) Jakobsen, all of Stafford Springs; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a "brother, John DePellegrlni in New a sister, Ida Sullivan of Do-ver, Delaware; several nieces; and cousins.

Funeral will be Thursday, 8 a.m., at Intro-rlgne Funeral Home 51 E. Main Stafford Springs with a of Christian burial, 9 a.m., at St. Edward Church with burial in Edward Cemetery. Calling thours are today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made Jl'tff St.

Edward School Fund, 55 t. High Stafford Springs 06076. Arvid L. Elf, 94, husband of the 1ate Hildur (Llljedahl) of West t-Hartford, died Tuesday (Oct. 23, 1990), at a local convalescent vJiome.

Born in Sandhem, Sweden, Jhe had lived in West Hartford for 64 years, and. prior to his retire-JTnent, was employed by Pratt Small Tool for many "years, having previously been emit ployed as a carpenter. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran ivChurch, Hartford. He is survived by his son Roy Elf of North Ft. Meyers, his daughter, E.

Runyon of West Hartford; a and sister, both In Sweden; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two daughters, Ruth mMatt and Stlna Burton. Funeral services will be Thursday, 11a.m., the Taylor 8, Modeen Funeral Home, 136 S. Main West Hart-Cford with the Rev. Dr.

John H. JStadtlander officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral home, one hour prior to Jthe service. In lieu of flowers, me-niorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of "Emanuel Lutheran JChurch, 311 CapitW HartfoM 06106.

DEATH NOTICES GOTHOLD. Lester Gothold, 81, of 64 Haynes Road, West Hartford, died Tuesday (Oct. 23), at a local convalescent home. He was a member of Teferes Israel, and a life member of the Board of Teferes Israel and past chairman of it's Cemetery Committee. He was also a member of the Hartford Progressive Lodge.

He survived by two brothers, J. Richard Gothold and David Gothold, both of West Hartford; and two nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Lillian Gothold. Funeral service will be today, 12 noon, in the chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farming-ton with burial in the Hartford Progressive Lodge Cemetery, Mahl Avenue, Hartford. A memorial period will be observed at the home of his brother, J.

Richard Gothold, 43 Miamis Road, West Hartford following the funeral through Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of the donor's choice. HABERERN. John R. Haberern, 48, of Lakewood Drive, Coventry, died Monday (Oct.

22), at the Connecticut Hospice In Branford. He was born Sept. 17, 1942 In Manchester, son of the late Michael and Katherine (Horwath) Haberern, and was a life long Coventry resident. For the past 10 years, he had owned and operated Habco Machine in Willimantic. Mr.

Haberern was a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the Society of Plastic Engineers and the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Willimantic. He is survived by his wife, Loretta (Frazel) Haberern; two sons, Shawn R. Haberern of Aspen, and Hans P. Haberern of Vero Beach, two brothers, Eric Haberern of Coventry, and Robert Haberern of Enfield; a sister, Gladys Lemieux of Windham; and several nieces; and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Howard Haberern.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 96 Oak Willimantic. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 96 Oak Willimantic 06226. The Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic, has charge of arrangements. JOHNSON.

Thomas Asbury Johnson 86, of 85A Montville Hartford, died Sunday (Oct. 21) In a Boston, rest home after a brief illness. He was born In Ellington, April 30, 1904, and was a resident of Hartford for over 60 years. A member of Union Baptist Church, Hartford, he was a member of the Excelsior Lodge No. 3, PH, for over 50 years.

He was formerly employed at Trinity Episcopal Church, Wethersfield, and self-employed for over 20 years as an eggs and chicken dealer. He is survived by his wife, Cor-nelia T. Johnson of Newton, a daughter, Jonell Carol Johnson of Boston, a son, Thomas A. Jr. of Medford, a sister, Mae Arlene Gadpaille of Dorchester, six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 13 sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral service will be Thursday, 11 a.m., in Union Baptist Church, 1921 Main Hartford, with calling hour, one hour prior to the service. Interment: Ellington Cemetery, Ellington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the College Scholarship Fund of Union Baptist Church. Clark, Bell 8. Bell Funeral Home, 319 Barbour Hartford, has charge of arrangements.

JONES. Thomas Lester Jones, 88, of Woodcrest Apartments, Battle Street, Somers, died Monday (Oct. 22) at Johnson Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Olivette (Charest) Jones, who died in 1975. Born in Wilmington, he had lived in Springfield, for many years, moving to the Somers community over 40 years ago.

He was employed as a Tool Inspector for several years at Perkins Machine Springfield, and later at the Miller Oil Enfield, retiring In 1970. He also served on the Woodcrest Apartments Housing Board. He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Eileen and Wolfgang Schlessl of Somers, Carol and Raymond Modzel of Staff ord-ville, and Terri Davis of Ellington; a sister, Ann Ammerman of Wilmington, four grandchildren, Gary George, Kenneth Thomas Schlessl, Marie Carol, and Keith David Ammerman; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral service will be Thursday, 1 p.m., at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main Somers. Burial will be in Somers.

His family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Enfield Visiting Nurse Association, Box 235, 19 N. Main Enfield 06082, or Connecticut Community Care, 1 Congress Hartford 06114. John R. and Adam R.

Paradis, both of Mlddletown; two stepsons, Shawn F. and Scott P. Houle, both of East Hampton; a daughter, Janice L. Paradis of East Hampton; a brother, Wilfred A. Paradis of East Hampton; a sister, Stella G.

LeComte of Central Point, a granddaughter, Amanda J. Paradis; several nieces; and nephews. The funeral will be Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main East Hampton, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., at St. John Fisher Church, Marlborough. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Friends may call at Spencer Funeral Home, Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Route 66, Mlddletown 06456. PHELPS. Jean (McLean) Phelps, 52, of Hartford, died Monday (Oct. 22, 1990) at Hartford Hospital.

She was born In Hartford, and was a member of Christ Church Cathedral, West Hartford Music and Art Club, Windsor Palette and Brush Club, Tobacco Valley Artists Association, and Connecticut Animal Welfare League. She Is survived by her husband, Harold D. Phelps; a daughter, Carrie Phelps Walton of Newington; two brothers, Wayne McLean of Glastonbury, and Richard McLean of Windsor Locks; a sister, Gloria (McLean) Maffuccl of Wethersfield; two nieces, Laura and Mary Anne Maffuccl; two nephews, Mike Maffuccl, and Wayne McLean; and a grandson, Jason Walton. Funeral service will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.

Friends may call at the funeral home today, 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may send contributions to UCONN Children's Cancer Center, co John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington. RAGO. Anna M. (Knevett) Rago, 85, of Hartford, widow of Nicholas Rago, died Monday (Oct.

22, 1990), at Buckley Convalescent Home in Hartford. She was born in Hartford, the daughter of the late Anna (Rothford) Knevett and Thomas Knevett, the first Hartford policeman killed in the line of duty. She is survived by a son, Thomas A. Gordon of Hartford; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private funeral service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

There are no calling hours. The Talarski Maple Hill Chapels, 380 Maple Hartford, has charge of arrangements. ROSEN. Selma (Sally) Hart Rosen, of Palm Beach, Fla. and New London, died Monday (Oct.

22), at the age of 70, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, wife of the late Nathan Rosen of New London, daughter of the late Edward A. and Adelle Wise Hart, granddaughter of the late Selma and Isidore Wise of Hartford. She is survived by two sons, Peter Thomas Wise Rosen of Thailand, and Edward Hart Rosen of Salem; a sister, Roselee Hart Pollack of Jupiter, and two grandchildren, Scott and Stacey Rosen of New London. She was a graduate of Connecticut College. Funeral service was held Tuesday with burial in Beth-El Cemetery, rot-on.

Donations in her memory may be sent to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Development Fund, 365 Montauk New London 06320. Byles-MacDougall Funeral Service, New London was in charge of arrangements. RYAN. Albena (Mayo) Ryan, 82, of 247 Lowrey Place, Newington, died Tuesday (Oct. 23, 1990), at her home.

She was the widow of William Ryan. Born in Barre, she lived many years in the Hartford area, prior to moving to Newington 40 years ago. Mrs. Ryan attended Barre Public Schools and the University of Vermont. She retired from the Hartford Insurance Group after many years of employment.

Mrs. Ryan is survived by several nieces; and nephews; including Robena O'Malley of Newton Center, Robert O'Malley of Subury, William Ryan of Laramie, Michael Ryan of Denver, and locally her daughter-in-law, Dorothy Ryan of Wethersfield. She was predeceased by her son, William B. Ryan. Funeral services will be Friday, 11:30 a.m., from the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Newington followed by a mass of Christian burial, 12 noon, at St.

Mary's Church, Newington. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Relatives and friends may call Friday, one hour prior to the service, a.m., at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Home Care, 945 Asylum Hartford 06105..