Mary Geiger Young Welch, 96, of Old Saybrook, formerly of Madison and Clemson, South Carolina, died peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2013. Born on March 7, 1917 in East Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late John J. Geiger and Hilda Winter Geiger. She was predeceased by her husbands, Daniel A. Young and Howard C. Welch. She was predeceased by her sister, Ruth Bowers and her beloved daughter, Marianne Y. Tompkins of Madison. Mary is survived by her brother, John J. Geiger, Jr. and her sister-in-law Betty, her loving granddaughters, Stephanie T. Jacobs of Guilford, Melissa Y. Richards and her husband Tom of Los Alamitos, California, Tracy T. Chidsey and her husband Scott of Clinton and Lindsay T. Doran and her husband Brett of Bend, Oregon, her great grandchildren, Nicholas and his fiancé Erica, Natalie, Hailey, Matthew, Marnie and Ashlyn and her great great granddaughter, Ainsley. She was fondly known as Mim to her granddaughters and great grandchildren, she loved to play bridge and was a strong, beautiful, smart and witty woman with a terrific sense of humor. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret R.C. Church, 24 Academy St, Madison, on Saturday, September 28 at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Contributions in her memory may be made to VITAS Hospice Care, 628 Hebron Avenue, Building 2, Suite 300, Glastonbury, CT 06033.
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In Yale New Haven Hospital, Tuesday, September 24, 2013, Alva (Sue) Dykes Hawkins, 96, of 104 Saltonstall Pkwy, East Haven, CT. Born on Laurel St in East Haven, CT on February 3, 1917, daughter of the late Samuel and Evalina Fox Dykes. Loving mother of Kenneth Hawkins of East Haven, Richard Hawkins of Leecanto, FL and Alva Lamson of Newport, ME. Also survived by five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter Ethel Hawkins, her sister Stella Haesche and brother Edward Dykes.
Stephen Albert Krny, 97, of Clinton, passed away on September 22, 2013, at his home. He was lovingly surrounded by his family in the hours leading up to his passing.
Leroy E. Harris, age 88, of Madison, died peacefully on November 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife Helen (Schrensky) Harris, his children Eleanor (Christopher) Nicholson of Madison, Jeffrey Harris of Madison, Matthew (Wendy) Harris of Ivoryton, and Stephen (Betsy) Harris of Tucson, AZ, his sisters Arline Gadwah of New Hampshire, Elaine McGahey of Dunellen, FL, 10 Grand Children, 2 Great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Marion Lienfelder.
Dr. Mary C. Hallenbeck, 87 of Branford passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2013 while in the kind care of CT Hospice, Branford. Mary was born on May 19, 1926 in Albany, NY daughter of the late Johnson Potter Hallenbeck and Margaret Lewis Hallenbeck. She is survived by six nephews, Robert Hallenbeck of West Chester PA, William Hallenbeck of Niskayuna NY, Patrick Hallenbeck of Montreal, Quebec, James Hallenbeck of Santa Clara CA, John Hallenbeck of Chili NY, Thomas Hallenbeck of Bishop CA, and four nieces, Julianne Hallenbeck of Skillman NJ, Mary Hallenbeck of Mount Dora FL, Margaret Hallenbeck of Philadelphia PA, and Brenda Hallenbeck of Framingham, MA, and many grandnieces and nephews and two sisters-in-law: Coreen Pryor Hallenbeck and Nancy Skelly Hallenbeck Snashall. Mary was predeceased by her two brothers, Robert P. Hallenbeck and Lewis W. Hallenbeck.
Martine Shea Jehan, 26, of Guilford died suddenly on Nov. 4, 2013. Martine graduated from Guildford High School in 2005. Martine was a beautiful, free spirit with a passion for music and art. She created a community of dear friends that followed music festivals and concerts together. Martine loved to learn about new cultures and people, spending three months in Rwanda as a volunteer for Global Volunteers where she worked with the locals in the Land of 1,000 Hills in Kigali. Martine is survived by her devoted parents Gary and Betsy Jehan, and loving brother Gary Jehan of North Guilford. Her family will miss her kind heart and fearless spirit. Martine is also survived by her grandmothers Eleanor S Crossley of Osterville, MA and Elaine Devroy of Croydon, NH. She is the niece of Albert and Dana Jehan of N. Guilford; Deedee Lemnah of Westminster, New Hampshire, Gale Case of Walnut Creek, CA; Catherine C Johnson and William Crossley of Cape Cod, MA; and many cousins.
In CT Hospice, Branford, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Marjorie A. Greenwood, 96, of Madison. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Ernest J. Greenwood Jr. Marjorie was born Oct. 30, 1916 in Sommerville, NJ, daughter of the late Alfred and Florence Lodge Ackroyd. She leaves to cherish in her memory four loving children; Patricia Ingles and her husband George of Calgary, Canada, Dr. Peter Greenwood and his wife Phyllis of Agoura Hills, CA, Janice Fancher and her husband Robert of Barrington, RI and Lynne Greenwood Keane and her husband Richard of Stratford, CT. Also survived by her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were a large part of her life.
Christian Karl von Graevenitz born July 19, 1944 died at home amongst his family and friends after a battle with cancer. Christians life had many chapters. Born in Queens, New York to Gertrude (Schulte) and Ludwig von Graevenitz, he, his brother, and mother moved to Bersenbrück, Germany in 1948. At age 16 Christian left home to join the German merchant marine to see the world. In order to remain an American citizen he returned to the United States at age 21, was drafted into the Army (Lightning Storm), and served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. After discharge he started a business in home repairs by going door to door in Brooklyn, New York. Over time this blossomed into CVG Contracting which did high quality renovations throughout New York City.
In CT Hospice, Branford, Sunday, November 10, 2013, after a long illness, Doralese Freeman Benziger, 89, of Cedar Woods, Branford, CT. Beloved wife of the late George F. Benziger, Jr. Born in New Glouster, ME on August 24, 1924, daughter of the late William and Hazel Simonton Freeman. Loving mother of George F. Benziger III of New Haven, CT, Jerry A Benziger and his wife Monica of NC, William F. Benziger of IA and Robert L. Benziger and his wife Catherine of IA. Also survived by her brother Gordon Freeman of Cheshire, CT, three grandchildren, Sara Woolf, Timothy and Kovin Benziger and three great grandchildren, Jacob, Kaitlyn and Henry.
In Guilford, Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Cynthia E. Bellmore, of SARAH Seneca House, Guilford. Born on June 9, 1958 in New Haven, CT, daughter of the late Harold J. and Joan OHara Bellmore. Beloved sister of Hal Bellmore of Guilford and Claire Mongillo of Woodbridge, CT. Predeceased by her brother Steven A. Bellmore.
In Branford, CT on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Thomas John Flanagan Sr, 92, longtime resident of Madison and Ridgefield, CT passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Jane Frances Erickson Flanagan, Mr. Flanagan was born Nov. 15, 1942 in Somerville, MA son of the late Michael Flanagan and Bridget Delia McCarthy Flanagan of Ireland. Loving father of Elizabeth (Flanagan) Viloudaki of Madison, CT and Thomas J. Flanagan Jr and his wife Kimberly of Dunstable, MA. Loving grandfather to Eva Grace and Thomas J. Flanagan III of Dunstable and Emily Jane and William James Viloudaki of Madison. Predeceased by three sisters, Rita Foley, Josephine Fallon, Mary Tighe and two brothers, Francis and James Flanagan. Loving uncle, godfather, friend and mentor to many. Mr. Flanagan was a graduate of BC High and Boston College and served on the Board of Trustees for his beloved Alma Mater. He attended Columbia Graduate School of Management at Arden House, along with further graduate studies at Harvard and Oxford in Air Transportation. It was at BC at the start of WWII that he joined the Civil Pilots Training Program, where he found his love of flying. He was hired by Pan Am and during World War II, Mr. Flanagan served his country in the US Navy as a pilot. After his wartime service, Captain Flanagan continued his aviation career with Pan American World Airways out of JFK and the PanAm Building for over 45 years, befriending many VIPs along the way, including Juan Trippe, Charles Lindbergh, Willy Brandt, Tip ONeill, Maureen OHara and Charlie Blair and meeting Presidents Reagan and Bush Sr. as well as many other dignitaries from around the world. By the end of his distinguished career, he had flown aircraft from the clipper ships (flying boats) to the Boeing 747 and served in over 20 executive administrative roles, continually rising through the ranks of management. He was appointed SVP of Operations, International Affairs, Far-East Operations, and Assistant to the President to name a few. He was responsible for introducing the 747 into airline service, for negotiating hostage crises and for opening flight routes into China. In 1978, he started Pan Am World Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pan Am and was the president and CEO of this $ 500 million venture until his retirement. Captain Flanagan received several awards for his military and aviation career including: The Commanders Cross of the German Order of Merit from the German government for his outstanding work in connection with service to Berlin during the Berlin Airlift from 1953-1961 and a Certificate of Merit from US Department of Defenses General Westmoreland as Director of the R&R project for outstanding contributions to the morale and welfare of the troops in Vietnam from 1966-1969. He served Pan Am well in its mission to unite the world and was truly a member of the Greatest Generation. He will be deeply missed.
In Guilford, Thursday, November 14, 2013, Marie V. Kane a longtime resident of Long Hill Farm, Guilford passed away peacefully. Wife of the late Gregory F. Kane. Marie was born on February 10, 1927, in New York, daughter of the late David and Velma Fehr Sammarco. She is survived by her daughter, Candice Kane of IL and a grandson, Alexander Kane of NY. Predeceased by a son, Gregory Kane, a brother and a sister.
In CT Hospice, Branford, Thursday, November 14, 2013, Rena O. Holihan, 81, of Lake Drive, Guilford. Beloved wife of the late Robert Timothy Holihan. Born in New Haven, CT on August 6, 1932, daughter of the late Archie and Olleen Scovill Young. Loving mother of Cynthia Grimaldi and her husband Mike of Fairfield, Roberta Dise and her husband Jack of Wallingford and Nancy LaChance and her husband Jim of Guilford. Also survived by four grandchildren, Dana (Chris) Aylward, Dan Grimaldi, Tim (Claudia) Dise, Stephanie Dise, two great grandchildren, Emilie and Christopher Aylward. Sister of Robert Young of FL. Predeceased by her sister Charlotte Andres.
Mary Connolly, born September 10, 1938, passed away peacefully November 15, 2013. She leaves to cherish in her memory her beloved husband William of 52 years and five beautiful daughters; Peggy Daly and husband Michael, Eileen Daily and husband Bernie, Patricia Cristalli, Maureen Raucci and partner Nicolena Murgo and Easter Swartzentruber. Mary is also survived by her grandchildren Joseph and wife Jessica, Nicole and Timothy Cristalli, Patrick Daily, Briana and Lauren Raucci, Michael Daly, Cooper and Olivia Swartzentruber and sister Easter Miles. Mary was predeceased by her mother Easter Lynch and father Detective Joseph J. Lynch, NYPD, sister
Elizabeth Japp Fox, 85, wife of the late Florian A. Fox, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Beth Moffat and her husband David of Guilford, Marjorie Shampain and her husband Robert of Wethersfield; her cherished grandsons, John Moffat of Guilford, Kevin Moffat of Gales Ferry and Joshua Shampain of Wethersfield. She is also survived by her brother, Dr. John Japp and his wife Norma of Carlisle, MA and sister-in-law, Lucile Riviere of Tampa, FL; along with many nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Harriet Japp of Bridgeport, CT. Elizabeth was predeceased by a sister Marjorie DuBois and her husband, Arthur J. DuBois. Elizabeth was born in Stratford, CT on Dec. 5, 1927 and was a lifelong resident of Connecticut. She was a dedicated member of the First Congregational Church of Guilford; a member of the Leetes Island Garden Club, serving as president for several years; volunteered at the Hole in the Wall ABC; and a member of the Madison Winter Club. In her earlier years she was very active in the Guilford Keeping Society, the Guilford Lioness Club and the Dorothy Whitfield Society.
On Monday, November 18, 2013 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford, Francis W. Sweigart, Sr. of Cedar Grove, Little Falls, Toms River, NJ and Guilford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Frank was the loving husband of the late Muriel B. Sweigart. He was born March 14, 1922 in Orange, NJ, son of the late William and Margaret (Mulraney) Sweigart. Beloved father of Margaret Kozub and her husband John, Jr. of Guilford, Roberta Price of Fredericksburg, VA, Deborah Bates of Baltimore, MD and Francis W. Sweigart, Jr. and his wife Jacquelyn of Caldwell, NJ. Grandfather of John Kozub, III, Amy Steffanides and her husband Todd, Rosemary Sweigart and Brendan Sweigart. Also survived by three great grandchildren, Caden Kozub, Avery and Jack Steffanides, who were the light of his life in his later years. Mr. Sweigart served in the 482nd Bomb Group, Eight Air Force of the Army Air Corp in Europe during World War II. Frank was a retired chief of the Little Falls Fire Company #3 and a member of the VFW Post 7506. He began working in the United States Post Office in Cedar Grove, NJ in 1949, appointed Post Master in 1973 and retired in 1981. He lived at the Gables in Guilford for over 10 years.
Jacquelyn Kline, 91, a longtime resident of Guilford, died peacefully at the Village Green Nursing Center in Wallingford on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Wallace Albert Kline. Mrs. Kline was born in New Haven, CT on November 18, 1922, daughter of the late Adella Mae Taylor Ericson and Standish Greenleaf. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Doris Bernardi of Wallingford and Lynn Kline of Ashfield, MA. She was the proud grandmother of Erik Jasperson of Lyme, NH, Matthew Sherman of Conway, MA and Captain Anthony J. Bernardi, USAF stationed in NE. She is also survived by a nephew Richard Greenleaf and a grandniece Erin Greenleaf of Guilford.
We are sorry to inform you that our family lost our father at 11 am on Friday despite his courageous battle with heart disease and lung cancer. Dad was one of the kindest and most generous people we have ever had the privilege of knowing. His courage in facing both diseases will forever be an inspiration to us. 
Gerald S. Walton, "Jerry", of Madison passed away, Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Yale New Haven Hospital . Beloved husband of 57 years to Rosemary Young Walton. Son of the late Wilbur and Geraldine Sanders Walton, of South Bend, IN. Father of Steven Walton, his wife Diane, and their children Daniel and Leah of Acton, MA, Karen Lourd, husband Paul, and their children Erica and David of Wilton, CT, Kathy Walton and her daughters Nicole and Katlin, of Southbury, CT, Kristine Kehoe, her husband Kevin, and their triplets, Patrick, Matthew, and Mikayla of Madison, CT, and Kevin Walton, his wife Marnie, and sons Sean and Tyler of Manchester, CT.
In Rockland, MA, Friday, November 22, 2013, Maria Jennie Leonardi, 94, died peacefully. She resided at 10 Shaw Rd, Rockland, MA. She was known to family and friends as Jennie. She was beloved wife of the late Ernest Leonardi. She was born April 15, 1919 in East Haven, CT, daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Palmieri Gentile. Loving mother of Catherine Genera and her husband Thomas of Guilford, CT, Carol Lynn Wheeler and her husband Daniel of WA, and Janet Leonardi and her husband Michael Handler of Middletown, CT. Predeceased by her son Ernest James Leonardi and her daughter Phyllis Jean Leonardi. She also is survived by three grandchildren, Phillip Thomas Genera, Kerri and Dane Wheeler, daughter-in-law Cora Leonardi Smith of MA and several loving nieces and nephews. She was raised in a close and beautiful family. She is also predeceased by a brother Frank Gentile, sisters Mary Ginnetti and Diane Landino.