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Rosa M. Pearson
Jan 14, 2019
Rosa M. Pearson, 57, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 14, 2019.
Ms. Pearson was born in New Haven, CT on December 2, 1961, a daughter of the late Robert Pearson and Daisy Mae McKnight Pearson.
She was employed at Yale-New Haven Health and was a member of Wayfaring Ministries.
Rosa leaves...
Martha A. Tompkins
Jan 8, 2019
Martha A. Tompkins, 87, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on January 8, 2019.
Ms. Tompkins was born in Cairo, GA on March 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Willie James and Hattie Houston James.
She was employed for numerous years at the former Jewish Home for the Aged as a Certified Nurse's Assistant....
Ada M. Garvin
Jan 6, 2019
Ada M. Garvin, 86, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 6, 2019. She was born in Winnabow, NC on April 24, 1932, a daughter of the late Wheeler Garvin, Sr. and Dorothy Garvin.
Prior to retiring, Ms. Garvin was employed at the former Echlin Automotive as a Machine Operator. She was longtime member of New Hope...
Winifred Louise Virtue Dixon
Dec 30, 2018
Winifred Louise Virtue Dixon, of Hamden and New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the St. Raphael's Campus of Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was 98 years-old.
Winifred Dixon was born in New Haven on October 29, 1920 to William Lopez Virtue and Florence Sinclair Virtue.
Winifred Dixon was a graduate of...
Lula M. Bogerty
Dec 30, 2018
Lula M. Bogerty, 67, of Dumfries, VA, formerly of New Haven, CT, passed away on December 30, 2018.
A celebration of her life will take place Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe St. New Haven, CT 06511.
Retha Smith Hill
Dec 16, 2018
Retha Smith Hill, age 89, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
She is survived by her daughter, Marian Holmes; granddaughter, Jennifer Holmes, and many relatives and friends.
A viewing will be held 5 p.m -7 p.m. Thursday, December 20 at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St, New Haven. Her...
Hilda Mae Manning
Dec 8, 2018
Hilda Mae Crumble Manning, 88, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on December 8, 2018. She was the widow of James Manning, Jr.
Mrs. Manning was born in Bethel, NC, on February 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Isiah Crumble and Rosa Harrell Crumble.
She was a longtime member of Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist...
Fabian Eugene Reyes
Dec 5, 2018
Fabian Eugene Reyes, 19, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2018.
He was born in New Haven, CT on August 11, 1999.
A celebration of Fabian's life will be held Monday, December 10, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven Viewing and visitation will...
Latoya S. Fleming
Nov 22, 2018
LaToya S. Fleming, 39, of West Haven, died November 22, 2018.
She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 16, 1979, a daughter of the late Heyward Fleming and Gloria F. Fleming.
LaToya was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
She is survived by her adoptive parents, Joseph and Lila Bash;...
Ann B. Ward
Nov 18, 2018
Ann B. Ward, 90, of Woodbridge, entered eternal rest on November 18, 2018. She was the widow of Everett G. Ward.
Mrs. Ward was born in Ansonia, CT on February 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Benjamin W. Bostic and Daisy Byrd Bostic.
She was employed for numerous years by Easter Seals Goodwill as...
Louis H. Campbell
Nov 14, 2018
Louis H. Campbell, 71, lifelong resident of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 14, 2018 in Port St. Lucie, FL. He was the beloved husband of Judith Campbell.
Mr. Campbell was born in Vanceboro, NC on December 30, 1946, a son of the late George Sr. and Maggie Campbell.
Prior to retiring, he was...
Relford "Mitch" Sr. Ward
Nov 12, 2018
Relford "Mitch" Ward, Sr., 76, of Middletown, entered eternal rest on November 12, 2018. He was the widower of Annette B. Ward.
Mr. Ward was born in Monticello, FL on December 11, 1941, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Ward.
He was honorably discharged from the Navy and prior to retiring, Mitch was...
Jacqueline A. Potter
Nov 11, 2018
Jacqueline A. Potter, 76, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 11, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Matthew Potter.
Mrs. Potter was born in New Haven, CT on May 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Lou Taylor.
Prior to retiring, she was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital as...
Zackia L. Yancey
Nov 9, 2018
Zackia L. Yancey, 27, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 9, 2018.
Zackia was born in New Haven, CT on April 4, 1991, daughter of Zachary Yancey and Kimberly Guy.
In addition to her parents, she leaves to cherish loving memories, a daughter, Sevyn Guy; a brother, William Simmons, Jr.; sisters, Kymeshia White...
Sarah M. Gore
Nov 2, 2018
Sarah M. Gore, 68, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on November 2, 2018.
Ms. Gore was born in Georgetown, SC on November 29, 1949, a daughter of the late Leonard Canteen and Martha Canteen.
She was a member of Rock Tabernacle Ministries in New Haven and prior to retiring, she was employed at Pratt &...
James L. Hodge
Nov 2, 2018
James L. Hodge, 88, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 2, 2018.
Mr. Hodge was born in Middletown, CT on June 12, 1930, a son of the late James Hodge and Gertrude Hodge.
James was employed for many years in New York as a Chef and was a Marine Corps. veteran.
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Henry E. Parker
Sep 29, 2018
Henry Ellsworth Parker, 90, the former state treasurer of Connecticut, died on September 29, 2018 in New Haven, Connecticut.
Parker was elected state treasurer in 1974, on the Democratic ticket that saw Ella T. Grasso gain office as the state's first female governor.
As Connecticut treasurer, Parker was sole fiduciary of the state's
Carol Lynn Davis
Sep 25, 2018
Carol Lynn Davis departed this life unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
She was a graduate of South Central Community College where she earned an Associate degree in Accounting. She was a member of Varick Memorial A.M. E. Zion Church in New Haven.
Carol was predeceased by her husband, John W. Davis Jr.; her parents,...
Marion Baker Green
Sep 19, 2018
Marion Baker Green, 94, of North Haven, died on September 19, 2018. She was the widow of David A. Green, Sr. Mrs. Green was born in New Haven, CT on February 16, 1924, a daughter of the late Willoughby Baker, Sr. and Rachel Huggins Baker. She is survived by a son, David A. (Maria) Green, Jr; a daughter, Victoria...
James E. Jr. Perkins
Sep 15, 2018
James E. "Rudy" Perkins, Jr., 71, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 15, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Lillie E. Perkins. Mr. Perkins was born in Whiteville, NC on December 13, 1946, a son of the late James E. Perkins, Sr. and Rheedes Perkins. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and prior to...
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