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a i WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, AVON Paul Kruse BLOOMFIELD Sloate BERYmar John Z. Desmarais BOLTON Eleanor G. Dexter BRISTOL Sandra A. Allen Rose Venditti-Carucci CANTON Janet V. Fitzgerald Lillian N.

Jones CANTON CENTER Bruce R. Richardson CLINTON John F. Roberts COLCHESTER Thomas Boccaccio, Sr. CROMWELL Frances H. Milardo Janette A.

Strzempa EAST HAMPTON Burton O. Frazer EAST HARTFORD Thomas Boccaccio, Sr. Ranulfo M. Guerrero Judith M. Jacobs John F.

Roberts Mary C. Robotti EAST WINDSOR Allan "Bud" E. Martin ENFIELD Blanche T. Balletti Dorothy A. Edgar Allan "Bud" E.

Martin Jane D. Sansone Elizabeth T. Tully FARMINGTON GLASTONBURY Frances H. Milardo Joyce Averill Parda GRANBY Jeffrey T. O'Donnell HADDAM Joyce Averill Parda HARTFORD Thomas Boccaccio, Sr.

Paul Kruse John Ricardo, Sr. John F. Roberts Burton G. Tremaine, Jr. Elizabeth T.

Tully MADISON MANCHESTER Virginia F. Briggs Mary L. Pastore MERIDEN Sandra A. Allen MIDDLETOWN Stephen J. Kelly John F.

Roberts NEW BRITAIN Ethel N. Anderson Amelia D. Calabrese Milton H. Canzellarini Janette A. Strzempa DEATH NOTICES ALIPIO, Mario Sr.

Mario A. Alipio, 74, of Newington, beloved husband for 52 years of Balbina (Izabel) Alipio, died unexpectedly Monday (April 8, 2002). Born in Newark, NJ, on January 12, 1928, he lived in Newington 31 years. Before retiring, he was employed by Veeder-Root Company for 38 years and Building Maintenance Corporation for 29 years, both of Hartford. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Hartford, and the Portuguese Club of Hartford.

Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Mario J. Alipio, Jr. of Newington; two daughters, Maria J. Alipio of Dennis, MA, Donna J. Newington; and Foxy, his faithful and loyal companion that he loved to take for walks.

Also surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Maria Fernandez, Linda and Antonio Oliveira, all of Naugatuck; two brothers-in-law and a sister-inlaw, Joseph Izabel of East Hartford, John and Barbara Izabel of East Granby. The funeral is Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the SheehanHilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Burial will follow in Mount St.

Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are TODAY, 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Square, Hartford, 06106. ALLEN, Sandra A. Sandra A.

Allen, 35, wife of Scott Allen of Meriden, died at Hartford Hospital Sunday (April 7, 2002). Mrs. Allen was born in Hartford, December 9, 1966, a daughter of Ronald and Edwina Martin of Bristol. In addition to her husband and parents, Sandra is survived by two daughters, Olivia Debra Allen and Isabella Susan Allen of Meriden; two sisters, Debra Pelletier of Barkhamsted and Susan DeNote of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.

Gregory Church, Maltby Bristol, Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Family and friends may call at O'Brien Funeral 24 Lincoln Forestville, Thursday, April 11, 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Susan G.

Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, CT Affiliate, PO Box 182, New Britain, CT 06050. CANZELLARINI, Milton H. Milton H. Canzellarini, 93, of New Britain, died Tuesday (April 9, 2002) at his home. A New Britain resident for many years he had been employed at the Frank E.

Downes Construction Co. for many years retiring 25 years ago. He was the widower of Dorothea (Nuss) Canzellarini. Milton is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m., at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq.

New Britain. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial donations may made to St.

John's Evangelic Lutheran Church 295 Arch St. New Britain, CT 06051 2002 THE DEATHS HARTFORD COURANT NEWINGTON Mario A. Alipio, Sr. David C. Brown John F.

Roberts OLD SAYBROOK Marion S. Hmielewski George A. Jones PLAINVILLE Ethel N. Anderson Jason L. Miron PORTLAND Charlie R.

Diehl RIVERTON Sarah H. Putnam ROCKY HILL Amelia D. Calabrese SIMSBURY Janet V. Fitzgerald Lillian N. Jones Paul Kruse SOMERS Dorothy A.

Edgar SOUTHINGTON Martha P. Dumin STORRS Beatrice H. Whaples STRATFORD SUFFIELD Jane D. Sansone Mary M. Welch TORRINGTON Albert C.

Parker UNIONVILLE VERNON WESTBROOK Sarah H. Putnam WEST HARTFORD Eleanor G. Dexter Irene T. Krupa Michael B. Walsh WEST SIMSBURY Janet V.

Fitzgerald WETHERSFIELD Janet V. Fitzgerald Burton O. Frazer Helen L. Reinfrank John Ricardo, Sr. John F.

Roberts WINDSOR Bernard "BJ" Prude, Jr. WINDSOR LOCKS Blanche T. Balletti Frederick H. Gunther, Jr. WOODSTOCK Beatrice H.

Whaples OUT.OF. STATE Virginia F. Briggs, Jacksonville, FL George A. Jones, Helen L. Arlington, Reinfrank, YA, Hilton Head Island, SC Bruce R.

Richardson, Dillsboro, IN Burton G. Tremaine, Vero Beach, FL DEATH NOTICES ANDERSON, Ethel (Nelson) Ethel (Nelson) Anderson, 92, of New Britain, died Monday, (April 8, 2002) at Mediplex of Newington. She was the widow of Kenneth A. Anderson who died in 1974. A lifelong New Britain resident, Ethel graduated from New Britain High School with the Class of 1927.

She was a member of Stanley Memorial Church, was a former deaconess of church and was a member of Sons and the Daughters of Liberty and Unity Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are two sons, John D. Anderson of Bristol, and Ronald K. Anderson of Southington; two grandchildren, Robert Ciemniewski, Jr. and Keri Jaye Ciemniewski, both of Plainville; and a great granddaughter, Jayelind Morgan Donnelly.

She was predeceased by daughter, Linda Charlotte (Anderson) Ciemniewski in 2001 and an infant son, Robert K. Anderson. Funeral services are Saturday, 10 a.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin New Britain. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

Calling hours are Friday, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may Church, be made 639 East toss Stanley New Memorial, 06051. Online guestbook wwwcarlsonfuneralhome.com. BALLETTI, Blanche (Temple) Blanche (Temple) Balletti, 85, formerly of Suffield Windsor Locks, wife of the late Charles Balletti, died Tuesday, (April 9, 2002) at Johnson Memorial Hospital.

Blanche was born in Rutland, VT, daughter of the late Clarance and Mable Temple, she had lived in Windsor Locks for many years and most recently resided at Mark Twain Housing in Enfield. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Windsor Locks. She is survived by two sons, Raymond Balletti of Enfield, Gerald Balletti of Windsors Locks; and a daughter, of Norfolk, five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Windsor Locks with the Rev.

Kevin Flannery, officiating. Inurnment will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Congregational Church of Windsor Locks, 8 Main Windsor Locks, CT 06096. JONES, George A.

George A. Jones, 73, of Arlington, VA, formerly Old Saybrook, husband of the late Mary S. Jones, died Friday (April 5, 2002). He was born in Ansonia, son of Almon and Cora (McLaughlin) Jones. He joined the Merchant in 1944, and the U.S Air 1950, attainMarines, ing the rank of staff sergeant.

He was an electrician and weight estimator at Electric Boat in Groton for many years, and was then self employed as a weight estimator in Arlington, VA. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy A. McKenzie and her husband Andrew of Old Saybrook; and two grandchildren, Zaida and William. He was predeceased by Casey A. Jones.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. DEATH NOTICES BRIGGS, Virginia F. Virginia F. Briggs, 80, formerly of Manchester, passed away in Jacksonville, FL on Tuesday (April 9, 2002). She was employed for many years as a medical technician and was also a coordinator for Meals on Wheels in Manchester.

She was a longtime member of South United Methodist Church and past president of the Women's Society. Committed to social justice, she was deeply involved in the Civil Rights Movement and a member of Manchester Interfaith Social Action Committee (MISAC). Though housebound in her recent years, she continued her work in the things she believed in by knitting layettes for the babies at Wolfson's Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. The widow of Walker W. Briggs, she leaves three daughters, Cynthia W.

Briggs of South Fallsburg, NY, Margaret B. Smith and her husband Christopher of Barkhamsted, and Melissa B. Kelly and her husband Jim of Jacksonville, FL, with whom she made her home; a sister, Cynthia Fisher of Shrewsbury, 1 MA; four loving grandchildren, Geoffrey, Abigail and Alexander Smith, and Christina Barlow; a granddaughter, Katherine Barlow; many nieces and nephews; and Serendipity. Memorial services will be announced at a later date and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to UNICEF or Wolfson's Children's Hospital.

ArrangeTown Country Funeral Home. BROWN, David C. David C. Brown, 78, of Newington, died Tuesday, (April 9, 2002) at the Jerome Home in New Britain. Born in MA, he lived many years Jin Newington and was employed as an electrician for IBEW local 90, retiring in 1986.

He was the widower of Rosemary (Zimmitti) Brown. A member of St. Mary Church, Newington, he also belonged to their Church Dinner Club, the Clan Douglas Order of Scottish Clans, the New England Air Museum and was a World War U.S. Air Force Veteran. David is survived by two daughters, Susan and her husband, Walter Anderson of Middletown, Carol and her husband, Gerald Cloutier of Torrington; a son, David Brown, Jr.

and his wife, Pearl of Plainville; four stepsons Francis and his wife Lynn Cavallo of Newington, Brian Cavallo, Michael Cavallo, both of Plainville, Craig and his wife, Belinda Cavallo of Sandwich, MA; a brother, Robert L. and his wife, Shirley Brown of Kensington; 13 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by sister, Jean B. Groth. Funeral services will be held Friday Apr.

12, 9 a.m. from the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin New Britain, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Newington. Burial will follow in St.

Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Central Connecticut, 205 West Main New Britain, CT 06052. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Jerome Home and the Hospice of Central Connecticut for their special care toward David.

DESMARAIS, John Zoel John Zoel Desmarais, 84, of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, (April 9, 2002) at New Britain General Hospital. Mr. Desmarais was the son of Remi and Elise (Fontaine) Desmarais and was the husband of the late Priscilla Desmarais. A veteran having served in the US Army during World War Il he was retired from the State of Connecticut where he was employed as a custodian. He was a member of the American Legion, and Saint Paul's Church, Kensington.

Mr. Desmarais is a sister and brother-in-law, Simone and Sylvio Gagnon; two daughters, Emma Airoldi of South Windsor and Virginia Gregoire of Broadbrook; 11 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren. And many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jerry and Abel Desmarais; three sisters, Emelda Desmarais, Olivette Chagand Marie O'Mara. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday April 12 at 10 a.m.

at Saint Paul's Church, Kensington. Burial will in Zion Hill Cemetery, Hartford be. the convenience of the family. Friends and family are invited to call at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington, Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. PARDA, Joyce Averill Joyce Averill Parda, daughter of Paul and Ruth (Ritchie) Averill, died on Friday (April 5, 2002) at home.

She is survived by two children, Meredith and Matthew; a sister and brother Janis and Richard Hartley; niece, Rebecca; nephew, Richard Hartley, IV; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory PAULINE ZAPPALA Mom, The past year has been incredibly lonely and sad without you; but you are safe in my heart. I'm everything I am because you loved me, and for that I will forever be thankful. I miss you more than words can express. All My Love, Gina DEATH NOTICES DEXTER, Eleanor (Gaudet) Eleanor (Gaudet) Dexter, 81, of Bolton, formerly of Windsor and West Hartford, widow of Harold E.

Dexter died Tuesday (April 9, 2002) at do local convalescent home. Born in Hartford, she was raised in Windsor and lived in West Hartford for many years before joining her son Barry's family in Bolton. She managed an insurance agency for many years and in her 50's she accepted the challenge of learning computer systems and joined the Aetna where she retired in 1985 as a system liaison administrator. Mrs. Dexter served on the West Hartford Board of Education and many years on the Board of Directors of the National Federation of Republican Women.

She was a past president of the West Hartford school's PTA and headed a March of Dimes Connecticut statewide campaign. She leaves her son and wife, Barry and Marie Dexter and her granddaughter, Melanie Dexter all of Bolton; three brothers and their wives, Allen and Edith Gaudet of Bloomfield, Norman and Anne Gaudet of Newington, and and Pat Gaudet of Stafford Springs; her sister, Dorothy Christensen of West Hartford; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews who were important to her. She was predeceased by her sister, Beatrice Potz. The funeral will be Friday April 12, 11 a.m. at St.

James Episcopal Church, 19 Walden Drive, West Hartford. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Her family will receive friends Thursday from p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1004, Meriden, 06450 EDGAR, Dorothy (Auclair) Dorothy (Auclair) Edgar, 80, of Enfield Enfield, and wife of 55 years to Howard Edgar, passed away to eternal life on Tuesday, (April 9, 2002) at Johnson Memorial Hospital.

She was born January 1922, in Chicopee, MA, to the late Roland and Catherine Auclair. She was a member of the Enfield Congregational Church where she was a volunteer at the Nearly New Shop and was a Sunday school teacher. Besides her church activities she was a former Girl Scout Leader and her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and gardening. Dorothy was very active many years as an Avon sales representative. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Howard Edgar, Jr.

of Enfield; a daughter, Cynthia A. Edgar of Richmond, VA; two brothers, Roland Auclair of Springfield, MA, and Douglas Auclair of Vermont; a sister, Elizabeth Mroz of Somers. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 11, 2 p.m. at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Enfield. Burial will follow the services to Enfield Street Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held TODAY, April 10, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Enfield Congregational Church, 1295 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082. FRAZER, Burton Oliver Burton Oliver Frazer, 87, East Hampton, husband of the late Dorothy Jane (Marthins) Frazer, died Tuesday, (April 9, 2002) at Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center in East Haddam. Born in Cromwell, he was the son of the late John and Myrtle (Waters) Frazer.

Mr. Frazer had lived in Wethersfield since 1964 and had been employed at Bradley International Airport for 30 years as an Air Traffic Controller. He was a member of the South Congregational Church of Hartford, the Cromwell Masons, Washington Lodge AF AM. He was an avid fisherman and golfer, involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and was a Little League Umpire. He is survived by a daughter, Diane L.

Frazer of East Hampton; three sons, Barry R. Frazer and his wife, Jackie of Wallingford, Donald W. Frazer and his wife, Susan of Wethersfield and Burton O. Frazer of Stafford, VA; two sisters, Clarice Faircloth of Cromwell and Dorothy Cavanaugh of East Hampton; in-laws, Chet and Betty Rowe, Walter Marthins and Myrtle Frazer; a close family friend, Vicki Adams; ten grandchildren, Heather Stilson, Jessica Frazer, Susan Graziano, Cathleen Zajack, Jo-Anne Randall, Robert Frazer, Christopher Davis, Margaret Davis, Skyler Frazer and Zev Frazer; nine great grandchildren, Aisha Hixon, Elora Hixon, Emma Stilson, Lily Stilson, Marchello Hands, Gabriel Hands, James Randall, Joseph Randall and Megan Zajack; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Vernon Frazer and John Frazer, Jr.

The family would like to thank the staff at Chestelm, especially Gloria Gorreck for the love and patience given to Burton while in their care. Funeral services will be held at the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main Cromwell, Thursday, April 11, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Douglas G.J. VanVeldhuisen officiating and interment will be in West Cemetery, Cromwell.

Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY, 7-9 p.m. and are invited to visit the online guest book at www.cromwellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. DEATH NOTICES GUERRERO, Ranulfo Max Ranulfo Max Guerrero, 66 of East Hartford, beloved husband of Graciela (Cardenas) Guerrero died Tuesday (April 9, 2002) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Caja Marca, Peru, son of the late, Ildelfonzo and Grimaldina (Palomino) Guerrero, he has resided in East Hartford for 34 years.

He was the co-owner of Advanced Aerospace, New Britain. Besides his wife he is survived by his son daughter-in-law, Anthony and Pamela Guerrero of Vernon; a son, David Guerrero of Mount Holly, NJ; a daughter and son-inlaw, Ingrid and Christopher Cardono of East Hartford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jose and Mary Guerrero of West Hartford, and Victor and Carmen Guerrero of Peru; two half brothers, Augustine and Ramon Guerrero of Peru; three sisters, Luz Vigil, Gloria Vera and Carmella Bedoya all of Peru; a half sister, Rosa Espinoza of Peru; his cherished grandchildren, Randy and Cory Jerr, Michelle and Marissa Cardono and Kelly Guerrero; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday April 12, at 8:30 a.m. from the D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter East Hartford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in The Cathedral of St.

Joseph, Hartford. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Family and friends may call at the funeral chapel Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

GUNTHER, Frederick Jr. Frederick H. Gunther, died peacefully at home Mon(April 8, 2002) surrounded by his family. He was born in Lowell, MA, the son of the late Frederick H. Gunther, Sr.

and Gladys (Shanks) Gunther and grew up in Dracut, MA. After graduation from Dracut High School, Fred served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1950. He settled in Windsor Locks in the mid 1950's, where he spent many years working in the grocery distribution industry and raised his family. He enjoyed gardening, model building, flying, and was deeply involved as a Scout Master.

He leaves his wife of 35 years, Mary Lou; ten children, Gladys Tease Rick Gunther and Diana Ricci, Doug Gunther and his wife, Karen, Sandy von Tish and her husband, Eric, Joan Crouse and her husband, Jeff, Marie Allen and her husband, Michael, George Backhaus and his wife, Christine, John Gunther, Nancy Backhaus, Mike Gunther and his wife, Debra; 20 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; his brother, William and his wife, Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his first wife, Anne (Squires) Gunther. Fred's family will receive friends Thursday, April 11, 5-8 p.m. at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Windsor Locks. Memorial services will be held Friday morning, 10 a.m.

at the Windsor Funeral Home, followed by burial with Military Honors in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Windsor Locks Lions Ambulance Fund, PO Box 105, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of CT, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108. HMIELEWSKI, Marion Simon (Mac, Monyack) Marion S. Hmielewski of Fenwood Old Saybrook, died at home Tuesday (April 9, 2002).

He was the father of Martin Hmielewski of S. Windham, Jo-Anne (Emil) Haberern of Broad Brook, Barbara Ray of E. Hartford, Fred (Skip) Ray of Manchester. Brother of Albina (Stanley) Stopa of Ivoryton and Charles (Phyllis) Hmielewski of Florida. Also survived by two grandsons, Stephen and Daniel Haberern; his beloved companion, Delores Behrend; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife Josephine Berchulski Hmielewski; his second wife, Lynn Ray Hmielewand his brother, Michael Chielewski. He was an avid baseball fan and fisherman. A member of St. John's Parish, Old Saybrook, the Sportsman Club and the Westbrook Elks. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II.

All arrangements are private and in care of Oak Grove Cremation Service. Donations may be made to Hospice Home Care of Middlesex 51 Broad St. Middletown, CT 06457. JACOBS, Judith (MacElroy) Judith (MacElroy) Jacobs, 57, passed away peacefully at home Monday (March 18, 2002) sur-rounded by her family and friends. She was born in Hartford and lived most of her life in East Hartford.

She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Carolyn (Hanmer) MacElroy. She is survived by her ex-husband, Jerry Jacobs; a daughter, Kristen Jacobs of East Hartford; a son, Kevin and his wife Cindy; and three granddaughters, Samantha, Courtney and Morgan of West Hartford; and her partner, Thomas Boss of East Hartford. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 5 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 12 Rector Street, East Hartford.

Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Memorial Fund, 12 Rector Street, East ford 06108 or to the Greater Hartford Hospices VNA, 103 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105-1240. DEATH NOTICES JONES, Lillian (Naylor) Lillian. (Naylor) Jones, 89, of Simsbury, widow of Kenneth 8, F.

Jones, died Monday, (April 2002) at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Randolph, NJ, daughter of the late Joseph She and lived in Dover, NJ, and has lived in Hattie (Lawrence) Naylor. had the Farmington Valley for 30 years, living between Canton and Simsbury. She was a member of the Simsbury United Methodist Church. Her life revolved around her family, children, grandchildren and her love and knowledge of birds, flowers and gardening.

She leaves three beloved daughters, Janice J. Johnston, MD and her husband, Richard E. Johnston of Simsbury, Pixie Terreault of Attleboro, MA and Nikki and her husband, Donald Duplissis of Belvidere, NJ; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. at the Simsbury United Methodist Church, with the Rev.

Mel Kawakami officiating. will be private at the Simsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Simsbury United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 799 Hopmeadow Simsbury or to the Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance, PO Box 301, Simsbury, 06070. Hayes-Huling and Carmon Funeral Home in Granby has care of arrangements. KELLY, Stephen J.

Stephen J. Kelly, 83, of Say- brook Road, Middletown, died Tuesday, (March 19, 2002) at Middlesex Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Husband to Mary Schmarr Kelly. He was born in New Britain on August 1, 1918, son of the late James and Anne (McKeough) Kelly. He has lived in Middletown for the past three years, formerly of Old Saybrook and New Britain.

He was retired Fire Chief for the city of New Britain from 1962-1974. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of New Britain and a former member of the Westbrook Lodge of Elks. He was a World War Il Veteran serving in the US Navy. Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, William Kelly of Guilford, Stephen F. Kelly of Southington, Michael T.

Kelly of Venice, FL, and Christopher Kelly of Raleigh, NC; a daughter, Marie Cowell of Old Saybrook; and a sister, Sister Ann Mary Kelly of St. Joseph's of West Hartford; ten grandchildren; and a great grandchild. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. in St. John's RC Church, Old Saybrook.

Memorial donations may be made in Stephen's memory to Middlesex Hospice, co Middlesex 28 Crescent Street, Middletown 06457. The Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook is i in charge of arrangements. KRUPA, Irene T. Irene T. Krupa, 85, of West Hartford, died Monday, (April 8, 2002) at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Simsbury, daughter of the late Stanislaw and Boleslawa (Kuklinski) Krupa. She had lived in West Hartford most of her life. Before retiring in 1982, she was employed for over 20 years at the State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles. She was a communicant of SS. Cyril Methodius Church.

She was the beloved sister of Zygmunt Krupa of West Hartford, Claire and her husband, Edwin Kosak of East Hartford. She also leaves a niece, Debra and her husband, Thomas Grote of Middletown. She was predeceased by a sister, Cecelia B. Krupa. Funeral services will be held TODAY, April 10, 10:30 a.m.

from the South Green Memorial Home, 43 Wethersfield, Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. at SS. Cyril Methodius Church, Hartford. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Her family will receive friends TODAY prior to the Mass, a.m.

at the South Green Memorial Home. MILARDO, Frances (Hollister) Frances (Hollister) Milardo, 83, of Cromwell formerly of South Glastonbury widow of John E. Milardo, died Sunday (April 7, 2002) at home. Born November 20, 1918 in South Glastonbury daughter of the late Walter S. and Vera (Culver) Hollister she had lived in South Glastonbury until moving to Cromwell in 1994.

Mrs. Milardo was a member Luke's Episcopal Church in South Glastonbury. She had served the church in many capacities as a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the choir, the Vestry and the E.C.W. Years ago she worked in her husband's drug store at the soda fountain. She is survived by a son, Walter J.

Milardo, of Haddam; two brothers, David Hollister and Calvin Hallister both of South Glastonbury; and two granddaughters, Stacey Milardo of Encinitas, CA, and Jennifer Milardo of Middletown. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Main South Glastonbury. Burial will be in Old Church Cemetery, Glastonbury.

Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Glastonbury, Friday from 6-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke's Church Memorial Fund, 915 Main South Glastonbury 06073 or to a charity of the donors choice..