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Katherine Forster
Katherine Forster, 87, a retired seamstress, died Monday at her home at 8 Cecelia Lane, New Fairfield.
Mrs. Forster was the wife of the late Carl Edward Forster.
She was born in Vienna, Austria, on April 8, 1911.
After moving to the United States, she settled in New York and summered in New Fairfield until moving here full time.
A professional seamstress, she had been employed at the former Read's Department Store in Danbury.
She attended the New Fairfield Congregational Church.
Her survivors include a daughter, Katherine E. Bass of Danbury; a sister and a half-brother, Dellia Forster and Fritz Forster, both of Austria; two grandchildren; a nephew and niece; and a great-granddaughter.
Contributions in Mrs. Forster's memory may be made to the Deacon's Fund at the New Fairfield Congregational Church, 20 Gillotti Road, New Fairfield 06812.
A graveside service will take place in Mountainview Cemetery, New Fairfield, at the convenience of the family.
The New Fairfield Funeral Home, Route 37 at Cottontail Road, New Fairfield is in charge of arrangements.
Bertha Beardsley
Bertha Beatrice Oros Beardsley, 81, a retired nurse, died Tuesday at her home at 8 Mill St., New Milford.
Mrs. Beardsley was the wife of the late Howard Archer Beardsley Sr.
She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 29, 1916, a daughter of Stephen and Margaret Nagy Oros.
A graduate of the Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing, she was employed by Bridgeport Hospital and Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown.
A resident of New Milford since 1967, she was active in the New Milford Senior Center and was a member of the First Congregational Church in New Milford. Mrs. Beardsley was also a member of the Hiram Lodge Order Eastern Star in Newtown.
Mrs. Beardsley is survived by three daughters, Deborah Beardsley McCormick of Richmond, Va., Julie Beardsley Blodgett of New Milford, and Carol Hull of Seattle, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Ruth Ann Beardsley White of Milford, Conn.; 14 grandchildren; and a niece and a nephew.
There are no calling hours.
SERVICES: Friday at 11 a.m., a memorial service at the First Congregational Church, New Milford. Cremation will take place at Ferncliff Crematory, Hartsdale, N.Y.
The Colonial Funeral Home, Hull Funeral Service, 87 Park Lane Road, New Milford is in charge of arrangements.'
Joan M. Burdick
Joan M. Burdick, a former area resident, died Tuesday at the Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, Conn.
Mrs. Burdick, of 1069 Davis Ave., Danielson, Conn., was the wife of the late Harold Burdick Sr.
She was born in Litchfield on Aug. 11, 1935. Educated in Litchfield schools, she worked on a dairy farm until her marriage.
Following her marriage, she lived in Woodbury for one year and then moved to Sandy Hook where she was an active member and past secretary of the Pohtatuck Grange #129 and the Sandy Hook Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs. Burdick moved to Danbury after her husband's death in 1978. She was a member and past secretary of the Danbury Fife and Drum Corps. She was also a member of the Burdick-Roberge Motor Sports Team.
Mrs. Burdick lived in Danbury until moving to Danielson in 1991 to live with her son, Harold.
Besides her son, Mrs. Burdick is survived by a daughter, Lisa Jones of Enfield; and six grandchildren.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Community Health and Home Care, P.O. Box 203, Pomfret Center, Conn. 06259.
There are no calling hours.
SERVICES: Friday at 11 a.m., graveside services in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson.
The Gagnon-Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson is in charge of arrangements.
Fern Russell
Fern Russell, 73, a retired waitress and former Southbury resident, died Tuesday at the Cook Willow Health Center in Plymouth.
Mrs. Russell was the wife of the late Robert L. Russell. Formerly of Bethel, she lived in Southbury for 35 years before her recent move.
She was born in Bostford, Conn., Feb. 24, 1925, a daughter of Wilford and Carrie Willet.
Before her retirement, Mrs. Russell worked at the former Southbury Inn and the Three Gables Restaurant in Southbury.
She was a member of the Auxiliary of American Legion Post #22 in Thomaston.
Her survivors include a son, Richard ``Tricky Rick'' Russell of Sherman; four daughters, Gail Heneghan of Newtown, Lynn Manville of Southbury, Terry Koval of Thomaston, and Cindy Edmond of Watertown; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Southbury Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 1002, Southbury 06488.
CALLING HOURS: Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Carpino Funeral Home, 750 Main Street South, Southbury.
SERVICES: Friday at 2 p.m. at Carpino Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Southbury.'
C. Albert Anderson
C. Albert Anderson, 90, a retired employee of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, died Tuesday at New Milford Hospital.
Mr. Anderson, of Annajay Lane, Washington, Conn., was the husband of Helen Roche Anderson.
He was born in Kent, Jan. 22, 1908, a son of August and Alice Anderson. He lived most of his life in Washington. He was a 1928 graduate of The Gunnery in Washington.
A veteran of World War II, he served as a chief petty officer with the U.S. Navy Seabees, 67th battalion, Pacific Theater of War.
Before his retirement, Mr. Anderson had been employed for 34 years with the Department of Transportation; for several years, he was with the former Town Aid Division.
He was a longtime member of the New Preston Congregational Church. He was a 67-year member of the former Rising Sun Lodge #27 Masons of Washington and had been a past master of the lodge. Mr. Anderson was also former member of the Washington Rod & Gun Club and a former member of the Washington Golf Club.
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Washington Ambulance Association or to the Visiting Nurse Association Northwest, 24 Village Green Drive, Litchfield 06759-3419.
CALLING HOURS: Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford. St. Peter's Lodge of Masons will conduct Masonic Services at the funeral home at 8 p.m.
CALLING HOURS: Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the New Preston Congregational Church. Burial will be in Kent Hollow Cemetery, Kent, Conn.
Mary Hoey
Mary McCafferty Hoey, 91, of 14 Titus Road, Washington, died Tuesday at New Milford Hospital.
Mrs. Hoey was the wife of the late Thomas Hoey.
She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, April 22, 1907, a daughter of Edward and Mary McCafferty.
Mrs. Hoey came to the United States in 1922 and lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., before moving to Washington in 1967.
In Brooklyn, she was a founding member of the Guild for Exceptional Children.
She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Washington.
Mrs. Hoey is survived by three daughters, Mary Hoey of Port Washington, N.Y., Elizabeth Mendum of Lakewood, N.J., and Barbara A. Brinton of Washington; a brother, Samuel McCafferty of Hicksville, N.Y.; a sister, Margaret Anberg of Staten Island, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
SERVICES: Friday at 10 a.m. , a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Washington. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y.
The Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford is in charge of arrangements.'
N. Constantinesco
Nicholas Gabriel Constantinesco, 70, a former Danbury resident, died Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mr. Constantinesco was the husband of Jacqueline Noditza Constantinesco who he married on Oct. 20, 1950, in Paris, France.
He was born in Bucharest, Romania, March 29, 1928, a son of Constantine and Varvara Popescu Constantinesco. As a young man, he attended medical school in Romania.
He served in the French Foreign Legion and was wounded in French Indochina, what is now Vietnam.
Before moving to the United States, Mr. Constantinesco lived in France and Canada.
Mr. Constantinesco earned a bachelor's degree from Western Connecticut State University.
His was employed as a computer room supervisor for 11 years at the Ethan Allen Corporate Headquarters in Danbury.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Aline Dennison of Southbury; four sons, Frederik Constantinesco and James Constantinesco, both of Salt Lake City, Bill Constantinesco of Sioux City, Iowa, and Nicholas Constantinesco Jr. of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, Conn. 06492.
Dorothy O. Whaley
Dorothy O. Whaley, 76, a resident of Gaylordsville for the past 11 years and formerly of Norwalk and Danbury, died Wednesday at Danbury Hospital.
Mrs. Whaley was the wife of Edward G. Whaley.
She was born in New London, Aug. 13, 1921, a daughter of Thomas and Ethel Tuttle. She was a 1940 graduate of Norwalk High School.
During her career, Mrs. Whaley worked as a secretary in Norwalk and was later employed for the Norwalk Board of Education.
In Gaylordsville, she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Jean and Richard Butler. She was a member of the Gaylordsville United Methodist Church.
Besides her husband and daughter, Mrs. Whaley is survived by a son, Dennis E. Whaley of Livingston Manor, N.Y.; and three grandchildren.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Gaylordsville United Methodist Church, 685 Kent Road, Gaylordsville 06755.
SERVICES: Monday at 7:30 p.m., a memorial service at the Gaylordsville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Hibbard officiating.
Louis F. Wanzer
Louis F. Wanzer, 87, a former hatter and a retired custodian, died Monday at Danbury Hospital.
A lifelong Danbury resident, Mr. Wanzer lived at 6 East Hayestown Road. He was the husband of Helen Nakonechny Wanzer.
He was born in Danbury, Jan. 17, 1911, a son of John and Hulda Swanson Wanzer.
He developed a career as a pouncer at the former Mallory Hat Factory in Danbury. After the closing of Mallory's, he was employed as a custodian at the Sherman School in Sherman.
An avid ball player, Mr. Wanzer pitched in the historic Danbury Twilight League.
During World War II, he served as a Civil Defense volunteer and later joined the Danbury Armory's National Guard.
Besides his wife of 65 years, Mr. Wanzer is survived by four grandsons. He was predeceased by his son, Louis F. Wanzer Sr.
Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of The Tomlinson Homestead, 336 Main St., Danbury. Burial will take place in the family plot in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.'
Jacob P. Pruchnik
Jacob P. Pruchnik, 82, a retired installer with many years of service to the Southern New England Telephone Company, died Wednesday at Danbury Hospital.
Mr. Pruchnik lived at 326 Candlewood Mountain Road, New Milford.
He was born in New Milford, July 13, 1915, a son of Joseph and Catherine Sheskey Pruchnik. He was a graduate of New Milford High School.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served with Company C of the 967th Signal Battalion in the China, Central Burma, and India Campaigns.
Mr. Pruchnik developed Pruchnik Estates in New Milford in 1958.
He retired from the Southern New England Telephone Company in 1970.
Mr. Pruchnik was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church in New Milford. He was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Andrew B. Mygatt Post 1672 VFW of New Milford.
His survivors include six sisters, Anna P. Hagstrom, Lena Pruchnik, Blanche Pruchnik, and Julia Espitee, all of New Milford, Mary Thibault of Waterbury, and Josephine Doering of Brookfield; an aunt, Julia S. Ferriss of New Milford; and several nieces and nephews.
CALLING HOURS: Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford.
SERVICES: Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lillis Funeral Home; followed at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, New Milford.
