Winifred Carolyn Gifford, 76, of West Haven, CT, departed this life December 24, 2007. She was the wife of Burton V. Gifford, Sr. retired NHPD Deputy Chief Inspector.
Born in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Dorothy Rogers and granddaughter of the late Carrie Smith.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Patricia Gifford Jones (Mack), Regina Gifford Estelle, Mendal Gifford, Arlene Gifford Forbes (Wesley), Burton V. Gifford, Jr. (Kim) and Crystal Gifford Jackson (Renard); 10 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren; a brother, John Sands; sister, Janice Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her sister Arlene Elkins.
A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Mrs. Gifford's life and legacy will be held Saturday, December 29, 2007, at 9:30 AM at St. Martin DePorres Church, 136 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:30-9:30 AM. Burial in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450 or to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492.
