James Stanley
James Stanley, Sr., 72, of New Haven, departed this life December 5, 2007.
Born in Pitt County, NC, March 12, 1935, he was the son of the late Johnny Heath and Nancy Stanley. Mr. Stanley was employed for numerous years at U.S. Steel as a Machine Operator.
He is survived by his former spouse, Eleanor Beard Stanley; sons, James Stanley, Jr. (Rebecca) of Hamden, Edward Beard of New Haven, Eugene Beard (Diane) of Snellville, GA and Alton Brown of Bethel, NC; daughters, Crystal Beard-Morton (Timothy) and Marsha Beard both of New Haven, Nancy Brown of Bethel, NC and Mary Pettaway of Tarboro, NC; brothers, William Stanley of New Haven, Charlie and James H. Heath, both of Greenville, NC, Johnny Heath of Pearce, FL and Jessie Heath of Virginia Beach, VA; daughters, Lillian Doward of Rocky Mount, NC and Louise Sharpe, Doris Heath and Mary Jones all of Greenville, NC; 17 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by a brother, Charlie Stanley, Jr. and sisters, Martha Mae Doward, Ella Mae Brown and Pearl Wooten. A celebration of Mr. Stanley’s life and legacy will be held Monday, December 10, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Online guestbook available here.
Joseph N. Hamilton Sr.
Joseph N. Hamilton Sr., 81, of Shelton Avenue, New Haven, died peacefully at the VA Hospital in West Haven, CT., on December 4, 2007. He was the husband of the late Corene Hamilton. Son of the late Andrew and Victoria Hamilton of Yemassee, SC, Joseph was born in Colleton County, SC on December 8, 1925. He was a World War II Army Veteran, where he was stationed in Northern France. He moved his family to New Haven, CT in 1957. He was employed with Fusco Amatruda Construction Company, Seamless Rubber Company, Black Interior (where he worked as a bartender) and N & L Trucking Company where he was last employed. He leaves daughters, Shirley Williams, Dorothy Hamilton, Diane Hamilton-Toles and Dinette Hamilton of New Haven, Ella “Rena” Hamilton of Irvington, N.J., Gwendolyn Hamilton Ahmed (Rasool) of Leawood, KS, and Marie Rivers (Willie) of Yemassee, S.C., Cheryl Mitchell (Anthony) of Beaufort S.C., sons, Dennis Hamilton (Terry) of Stratford CT., Joseph “Rusty” Hamilton Jr. (Natalia) of New Haven, and Steve Smalls (Liz) of Hampton S.C., a sister, Queenie Williams (Matthew) of Yemassee, S.C., a special nephew, Dr. J. Mauri Hamilton of Silver Spring, MD., 29 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a daughter, Eva Nell Rozier, a son Andrew “Bubba” Hamilton; a brother, Seymore Hamilton and a sister in-law, Geneva Hamilton. A celebration of Mr. Hamilton’s life and legacy will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at 10:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven CT. Friends may call from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Online guestbook available here.
Ida Lee Williams
Ida Lee Williams transitioned to her eternal reward on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the age of 77. Born August 18, 1930 in Eutaw, Alabama to the late Isaac and Idell Thomas. Ida was a domestic engineer who served as Treasurer, Usher, Deaconess, Sunday School Superintendent & Teacher, President & Secretary of the Senior Choir & Secretary of the Women of the Church of God (WCG) at First Church of God for many years. Ida was quiet in spirit and a woman of few words, but she stood tall in stature. She was married to the late James Turner Williams, & is survived by their three daughters Melva Boyd of Hamden, Iris of New Haven & Anna (Morris) of West Haven, CT. She is also survived by four grandchildren Kevin, Joshua, Kelsee & Jordyn; three great grandchildren Kevnesha, Alexis and Kevin, Jr.; a loving sister Vera Cummings; two sister-in-laws Geneva Ayers & Rebecca Williams of Washington, DC; one God daughter Sharlene Perry; and many other family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am Thursday, December 6, 2007 at First Church of God, 90 Harper Ave, New Haven, CT. Calling hours from 10 to 11 am. Interment at Beaverdale Memorial. Online sympathy messages available here.
Fannie Williams
Fannie Williams, 90, of New Haven, departed this life November 24, 2007.
Born in Perry, GA, December 17, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carrie Eubanks. Ms. Williams is survived by her granddaughter, Debra Williams-Gray; a brother, Anthony Eubanks; a sister, Annie Gamble; 3 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her daughter, Willie Mae Williams. A memorial service to celebrate Ms. Williams’ life and legacy will be held Saturday, December 1, 2007, at 12:00 PM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available here.
Samuel Rufus Fort
Samuel Rufus Fort, age 82, of New Haven, CT passed away on Monday, November 19, 2007. He was born September 15, 1925 in Stamford, CT. He was the son of John Thomas Fortt and Cleo Ivory Fortt. He is predeceased by his wife, Elouise Ellis Fort and his oldest son, Wayne Allen Fort, and siblings Rebecca, John, Louis, Clarence, Roseanna and James Fortt. He is survived by his son Craig Ellis Fort of New Haven, and daughters Audrey Quao and Michele Carpenter both of Hamden; a sister Mary Thomas Long; 7 grandchildren, Angela Wardlaw of New Haven, CT, Darryl Fort of Portland, ME, Robin Fort of Charlestown, Nevis and Adom Quao of New Haven, CT, Justin, Ryenne and Aidan Carpenter of Hamden; 2 great grandchildren, Jordan Ringwood of New Haven, and Douglas S. Wardlaw, Jr. of New Haven. Sam retired from the United States Postal Service in 1988 after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served honorably in WWII on the USS Hornet. During his tour of duty he traveled extensively which sparked a love of traveling that took him to several countries in his lifetime. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 11 am at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Interment at Hamden Plains. Online sympathy messages available here.
Mary Goodson
Mary Goodson, 64, of New Haven, departed this life November 9, 2007. She was the wife of Frederick Goodson. Born in Camden, SC, July 28, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Sarah Dubose. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a Supervisor at SNET. Mrs. Goodson was a member of Christ Chapel New Testament Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Thomas James Dubose and Robert Henry Dubose; a daughter, Carolyn Harriston; a brother, Jimmy Dubose; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of Mrs. Goodson’s life and legacy will be held Friday, November 16, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Christ Chapel New Testament Church, 220 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Almeta “Big Mama” Parker
Almeta “Big Mama” Parker, 85, of New Haven, departed this life November 8, 2007. She was the widow of Roosevelt Parker. Born in Nichols, SC, December 25, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Marsden and Sarah Bell. Mrs. Parker is survived by a daughter, Bernice Juanita Bell; a brother, Otha Bell; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. A celebration of Mrs. Parker’s life and legacy will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Online guestbook available here.
Courtney V. Lindo
Courtney V. Lindo, 35, of New Haven passed away November 7, 2007. Born March 4, 1972 in Jamaica to Kirksey Lindo and Dorothy Samuels. Courtney worked as a Laborer for Local 455. He is survived by father Kirksey Lindo of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica; mother Dorothy Samuels & step father Lester Samuels of New Haven; brothers Andrew C. Lindo of West Haven & Kirky Lindo of St. Elizabeth; sisters Christine & Claudette Codner of New Haven; Phillicia Samuels of Hamden & one sister of St. Elizabeth; aunt Madge Samuels, and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday November 13, 2007 at 11 am at Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, 806 Orchard St., New Haven, CT. Friends may call on Monday, November 12, 2007 from 6 – 8 pm at the church. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Services entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Online sympathy messages available here.
William Felder, Sr.
William Felder, Sr., 72, of New Haven, departed this life November 5, 2007. He was the husband of Ida Mae Felder for 51 years. Born in Manning, SC, November 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Willie C. and Mary Conyers Felder. Prior to retiring, Mr. Felder was employed for 47 years as a Chef at Yale University Dining Hall at Trumbull College and Kingsley Trust. He was a member of St. Matthew’s UFWB Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Felder was also a member of Widow’s Son Lodge #1, Royal Arch Masons and a lifetime member of the NAACP. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, William Jr., Larry, Alan, Bruce, Ronald, Linda, Beverly, Pamela, and Monique Felder, and Carol Felder-Anderson; a brother, Samuel Felder; sisters, Oneather and Sylvia “Dolly” Felder; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by sons, Craig and Kelvin Felder; a brother, Willie C. Felder; sisters, Lillie Mae, Amy and Louise Felder; and a grandchild. A celebration of Mr. Felder’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, November 10, 2007, at 9:00 AM at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:00 – 9:00 AM. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Nathaniel E. Provite
Nathaniel E. Provite, 65, of New Haven passed away November 2, 2007. Born in Pitt County, NC, September 19, 1942 to the late Joseph & Harriett Provite. Nathaniel worked as a Truck Driver for H. B. Dixon. He is survived by sons Danny Mobley of Hamden & Charles Provite of New Haven; daughters Theodosia Provite of West Haven, Charlene Harris & Darlene Ellis of Hamden; sisters Folger Betty Freeman & Catherine Graves of New Haven & Mable Smith of Ocala, FL; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren & a host of relatives & friends. He is predeceased by 4 brothers William Taft, Washington, Joe & Edward Provite, & 2 sisters Beatrice Freeman & Rosa Joyner. A celebration of his life is at 11 am Friday, November 9, 2007 at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT. Calling hours from 9 – 11 am. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Online sympathy messages available here.
Larry A. Ferrell
Larry A. Ferrell, 61, of New Haven, CT, departed this life October 10, 2007. Born in New Haven, CT, July 1, 1946, he was the son of Chester Bordeaux and the late Louisa Gomes Ferrell. Larry was a world renown dancer, appearing on Broadway with Pearl Bailey in “Hello Dolly” and with dance greats Cab Calloway and Honey Coles. He also had the opportunity to perform with Dr. Pearl Primus, one of the foremost authorities on African Culture at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Larry taught dance in New Haven for over two decades primarily to minority children and youth starting at the “Q” House. He also taught classes at Trinity College in Hartford, Dee Dee’s Dance and Fitness Center and several schools within the City of New Haven’s School System. In addition to his father, he is survived by brothers, Antonio, Romero (Cynthia) and Theodore (Deborah) Perry, John and Rishaud (Constance) Gomes and Emmanuel Ferrell; a loving aunt, Ruth Gallon; a devoted uncle, Paul Gomes (Delilah); a special cousin, Paula Gomes McCall (Nathan); other siblings, many nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends. He was predeceased by a brother, Sherman Perry; his sister, Helen Vera Gomes; grandparents, Helen Keyes and Paulo Gomes DaGama; and an aunt, Viola Gomes Foster. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held Saturday, November 10, 2007, at 1:00 PM at the Curtis M. Cofield Christian Life Center (Immanuel Baptist Church), 1324 Chapel St., New Haven. Online guestbook available here.
Carrie N. Hugee
Carrie N. Hugee, 94, wife of the late Richard Hugee, entered into rest, November 1, 2007 at Harborside Arden House in Hamden. Born in Salters, SC, March 25, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Norah Nelson. Prior to retiring, she was employed for many years at Sargent Manufacturing Co. She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Aliva H. Mabry; granddaughters, Lorraine Bullock (Hugh Jr.), Carrie Johnson, Deborah Alston (John Jr.) and Louise Mabry; 9 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a grandson, Leroy Mabry, Jr; a son in-law, Leroy Mabry, Sr.; 5 brothers; and 4 sisters. A celebration of Mrs. Hugee’s life and legacy will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at 10:00 AM at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Robert Elmer Dortche
Robert Elmer Dortche, 75, of New Haven passed away October 31, 2007. Born May 14, 1932 in New Haven to the late Leroy & Eleanor Dortche, & husband to Ora Lee Dortche. Robert was an Aviation Mechanic for the US Air Force, & worked as a clerk for 50 years for the US Postal Service. He is survived by wife Ora Dortche; sons Anthony, Alton & Robert Dortche, Jr. of New Haven and George Dortche of Pineville, NC; daughters Joanne Dortche Random & Kathryn Dortche Langston of New Haven; brother Stanley Dortche of New Haven; sister Marlyn Dortche Rogers of New Haven; 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by son Kirby Dortche; brothers Alton & James Dortche; sisters Carol Thompson & Gwendolyn Weeks. A celebration of his life will be at 11 am Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Ebenezer Chapel, 50 Dwight St., New Haven with calling hours from 9 – 11 am. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Services entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Magdalene Bruno Eusebe
Magdalene Bruno Eusebe, 70, of 120 Glenview Terrace, New Haven, died on Sunday, October 28, 2007 following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Magdalene was born in Dominica, West Indies on September 20, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Bruno and Estelle Thomas, and wife of the late John Eusebe. Magdalene was the beloved mother of Janice Beaupierre of New Haven, Josette Eusebe of New York, Maria Rodney, Kelvin Eusebe, Judith Hogan and Victor Eusebe of Dominica, Lucia Olive of Guadalupe, and Hector Eusebe and Sylvia Pierre of Antigua. She was grandmother of 23, great grandmother of 2 and and aunt to many nieces and nephews. She is survived by 2 sisters Analita Boatswain of St. Croix and Marie Bruno of Guadalupe; 4 brothers Reynold Bruno, Masden and Matthew Bruno of Dominica and Cecil Bruno of St. Croix. Magdalene was a homemaker with a kind and generous heart who spent her free time caring for her grandchildren. A memorial of her life will be held Friday, November 2, 2007 from 4 – 5 pm at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Minister Shirley A. Lewis
Minister Shirley A. Lewis, 64, of New Haven passed away on October 26, 2007. Born January 30, 1943 in Lake City SC she was daughter to Foster Green & the late Arneather Suggs. Shirley attended Macedonia Pentecostal Church in New Haven. She was kind, loving & sharing to all who knew her. Shirley is remembered as the glue of the family. She was a care taker who would help any person in need. Shirley is survived by companion Billy Pressley; sons William Green of Germany, Richard & Leon Lewis of New Haven; daughter Beatrice Lewis-Bloodworth (Bobby) of New Haven; sisters Mabel Gay of New Haven & Gardenella Green of Richmond, VA; 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren & a host of family and friends. She is predeceased by brother Robert Rivers. A celebration of her life will be Friday, November 2, 2007 at Love Center Deliverance Ministries, 19 George St, New Haven, CT at 10 am with calling hours from 9 – 10 am. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Services entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Lillie Harris
Lillie Harris, 53, of Fairmont Ave. of New Haven, passed away October 25, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital due to a brief illness. Born December 14, 1953 in Rockingham, NC to the late James and Wilma Nelson Harris, Lillie was a Teacher’s Aide. She is survived by sons Thomas L. and Jonathan R. Harris; daughter Nefiteria R. Harris; brother James M. Harris; sisters Janice M. Townsend (Alvin) and Lana K. Harris; 5 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Jacqueline F. Harris. A celebration of her life will be Tuesday October 30, 2007 at 10am at Mt. Gideon Faith Fellowship Church 363 Dixwell Avenue New Haven, CT with calling hours from 9am-10am. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery 769 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Carrie Tate
Carrie Tate, 82, of New Haven passed away on October 25, 2007. Born March 27, 1925 to the late John & Eula Cason, she was the widow of Sidney Tate. Carrie is survived by stepson Sidney Tate, Jr. (Ella); 2 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren & many other friends. A celebration of her life will be Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 11:00 am at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven. Calling hours from 10 – 11am. Interment at Hamden Plains. Online sympathy messages available here.
Lucille H. Soto
Lucille “Lucy” Henderson Soto, 56, of New Haven passed away October 21, 2007. Born July 5, 1951 in NY to Lizzie Simmons & the late Edward Henderson, she was the wife of the late Vincent Soto, Jr. Lucille is survived by mother Lizzie Simmons; 2 sons Sean Akerson and Kareem Soto; 2 daughters Lavelle Smith and Shawntel Soto; 1 stepson Vincent Soto, III; 3 grandsons Alec, Sean, Jr. and Kristian; 3 granddaughters Tishawna, Ashley and Braelyn; 1 uncle; 1 aunt; and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be Monday, October 29, 2007 12pm at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services. Calling hours from 10am-12pm. Repass following the service at the Community Outreach Center . Online sympathy messages available here.
Matabel Elizabeth Johnson
Matabel Elizabeth Johnson, 83, of New Haven, CT departed this life October 23, 2007.
Born in Trelawny, Jamaica, W.I., June 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Reid. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Yale University. She was a long-time resident of New Haven and a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
She leaves to mourn, her cherished daughter, Eugenny Anderson (Alan); sons, Winston Downer (Sophia), Hector Walcott (Alda) and Wycliffe Brown, Sr.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by 2 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
A celebration of Ms. Johnson’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, October 27, 2007, at 9:00 AM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 111 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:00 – 9:00 AM. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Violeta E. Gill
Violeta E. Gill, 92, of New Haven, departed this life October 11, 2007. Born in Panama City, Panama, July 19, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Clem Gill and Adriana Winn. She had been employed at the Hill Health Center as an Administrative Assistant. Ms. Gill is survived by sisters, Lilia Weeks and Cecilia Green; brothers, Carlos and Lamont Gill; daughters, Elena Gill de Payne, Nora de Beech and Margaret Dinsmore-Vulgaris; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a brother, Arnold Gill and a sister, Norma Gill. A celebration of Ms. Gill’s life and legacy will be held Thursday, October 18, 2007, at 11:00 AM at St. Martin DePorres Church, 136 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Jamelle Agosto
Jamelle Marquento Agosto, age 20, of New Haven departed this life on October 4, 2007. He was the beloved great nephew of Pastor Bernard Peterson and Deveria Branch Peterson with whom he resided. Jamelle was born May 15, 1987 in Palm Beach, FL. Jamelle’s parents are Purple Ann Branch (Carolyn Ann) of MA and Richard Agosto of CT. He is also survived by two sisters Marlena Agosto of FL, Shaquita Branch of MA; four brothers Javon Branch of MA, Christopher Handy, Jonny McMillian and Jake Branch of New Haven. Jamelle is also survived by three nieces, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11 am- Living Water Citadel Church, 848 Dixwell Ave, Hamden. Calling hours are 10 am. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts may be made to New Vision’s Ministry Youth Department, 470 Winthrop Ave, New Haven. Arrangements entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services. Online sympathy messages available here. 
Gloria Cynthia Amory Harris
Gloria Cynthia Amory Harris of Raleigh, NC , peacefully joined her Lord and savior on October 3, 2007 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Gloria was born Nevis, BWI in May 30, 1939 and after the death of her parents, she moved to New Haven in 1952 to live with her maternal Grandmother and a large, loving, and supportive extended family. She was the Granddaughter of Rose, Brown, Mills, Liburd and the daughter of Lucina Albertha Jeffers Amory and Athelstan Edgar Amory of Nevis BWI and the youngest sister of her oldest brothers, Wilmot Brown Amory and Alvin Brown Amory; all of whom preceded her in death. Gloria Cynthia Harris attended Hillhouse High School in New Haven where she was an outstanding honors student who obtained many academic and leadership awards. Throughout her youth, she was an active participant and leader in many of the youth programs sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church where she remained a member throughout her life. After graduation from Hillhouse High School in 1958, she attended Quinnipiac College in Hamden, majoring in Medical Technical Assistance. Gloria Cynthia Harris is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dr. George D. Harris, of New Haven and Raleigh, NC, and three sons: George Dewey Harris III, his wife Sandra, and their children, George IV and Kendra of Wilmington, NC, Glenn D. Harris of Pembroke Pines, FL, Gregory Duncan Harris, his wife Garcia, and their children, Jocelyn and Grant of Windsor, CT; an older brother, Nelson Brown Amory of Leeds, England; and two older sisters, Delcina Amory Harding of Toronto, Canada, and Phyllis Amory Lindsey of Hamden; an aunt, Mrs. Mildred Liburd of New Haven; and by many loving brothers and sisters in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as by many faithful friends both in Connecticut and in North Carolina. Gloria is regarded by her immediate family as the kind of loving and generous wife, mother, and grandmother that God intended for every Christian family —- a vessel of strength, love, tenderness, and understanding. She gave enthusiastically and unstintingly of her time, energy, and encouragement to each member of her family to ensure that they developed to their fullest potential spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. She was unwavering in her support and devotion to her husband and the nurturing of their three sons and in making their house, wherever they lived, into a home wherein they could grow strong in body and sound in mind and character. She filled each home with love, happiness, charity, and a climate of peace and security. She was their refuge during stormy periods of their lives and the center of their universe. And in turn, they gave her what made her most happy —- the manifestation of her moral values and wise teachings in their daily lives. They realize today that each of them will be lesser men without her in their respective tomorrows, than what they were with her in their respective yesterdays. They feel especially blessed to have shared the life of such a beautiful and very special person and they will miss her presence every day for the rest of their lives. A celebration of her life will take place at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 111 Whalley Ave. on Wednesday October 10. There will be a viewing from 9:00am – 10:45am with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Dr. Victor Rogers will officiate. Interment will follow immediately after at Beaverdale Cemetery, 90 Pine Rock Ave. in New Haven. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Howard Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St. , New Haven , CT , 06511 , (203)624‑4477. If desired, in lieu of flowers, tax deductible contributions can be made in honor of Gloria Harris to support breast cancer awareness to: Sister’s Journey, P. O. Box 6267, Hamden, CT, 06517. Online sympathy messages available here.
(Skippy) Jackson B. Gardin
Jackson Bernard Gardin, 65, formerly of New Haven, died on August 10, 2007 at Northridge Hospital, Northridge, CA after a short illness. Skippy is survived by his mother, Hattie L. Turner, three children, Michelle and Michael of New Haven, and Barry (Lisa) Gardin of Hayward, CA; three brothers, Ronnie and Philip of Tucson, AZ; Glenn Turner of New Haven; four sisters, Denise Gardin Holmes of Tucson, AZ, Penny Phillips, Patsy Hall, and Cherita Turner of Boston, MA; five grandchildren, three aunts, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Skippy was predeceased by one sister, Stacey Turner. A memorial service will be held at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511 on Sunday October 14, 2007 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Interment will be private. Online sympathy messages available available here.