was a member <strong>of</strong> the Lutheran Church. Besides his wife, he leaves; Mrs. W.H.(Gertrude)Hartigan and Mrs. A.M.(Margaret) Anderson <strong>of</strong> Torrington; and seven grandchildren. Burial inCenter Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WARNECKE GEORGE, 65, 1867, 1-20-1932, lived for about 40 years a resident <strong>of</strong><strong>Burlington</strong>. He was a native <strong>of</strong> Germany and came hear as a young man. He leaves his wife theformer Frances Scheidel, a daughter Gertrude and a brother John <strong>of</strong> Collinsville. Burial inCenter Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WARNER, PATRICIA(Pavlik) 35, wife <strong>of</strong> Robert W. Warner Jr. <strong>of</strong> 16 River Road, a teacher atIvy Drive School in Bristol, died 4-29-1980. Born in Hartford 11-10-1944, she was the daughter<strong>of</strong> Mrs. Patranella (Szegda) Pavlik and the late George Pavlik. In addition to her mother in<strong>Burlington</strong> and husband, she is survived by a son, Jason Aaron; a daughter, Jessica Lenore,both at home; and three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Dahle, Mrs. Marilyn Schwarzmann and Mrs.Carolyn Driscoll, all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.(Ed and his wife checked <strong>Burlington</strong>’s Green Lady Cemetery for the supernatural, found nothing.L.R.A.)WARREN, Ed, 79, world renowned paranormal researcher and ghost hunter <strong>of</strong> Monroe, diedon Wednesday, (August 23, 2006) at his home with his beloved wife <strong>of</strong> 61 years, LorraineMoran Warren by his side. Born on September 7, 1926 in Bridgeport, Mr. Warren was half <strong>of</strong> thehusband and wife team <strong>of</strong> "Ed and Lorraine Warren, Seekers <strong>of</strong> the Supernatural." The teamwas <strong>of</strong>ten asked to assist in numerous police investigations involving satanic ritualistic murders,and were in high demand by hundreds <strong>of</strong> colleges and universities to speak on the subject <strong>of</strong>the supernatural. Mr. Warren was a U. S. Navy veteran <strong>of</strong> World War II having served in boththe Pacific and European Theatres. After his military service, Mr. Warren attended Art Schooland sold many <strong>of</strong> his paintings, mostly depictions <strong>of</strong> haunted houses and New England winterscenes. Mr. Warren and his wife, Lorraine, have co-authored ten books on the subject <strong>of</strong> thesupernatural. Two <strong>of</strong> the books were made into made for television movies, "The Demon MurderCase" and "The Haunted". They were among only a handful <strong>of</strong> investigators asked toinvestigate the Amityville Horror Case, and were consultants on the first Amityville Horror film.Mr. Warren was one <strong>of</strong> only seven religious demonologists in the nation. Ed was also an avidanimal lover and advocate, having rescued numerous animals over the years. When onceasked if he feared death, Mr. Warren remarked, "No, I don't fear it, not one iota, I know I'll begoing to a beautiful place, a place so spectacular it defies words. As Jackie Gleason once said,when asked the same question, why should I fear it? I'm going to die anyway." In addition to hiswife, Mr. Warren is survived by a daughter, Judy Spera and her husband, Tony <strong>of</strong> New Milford;two grandchildren, Heather Valentine and her husband, Greg <strong>of</strong> Conestoga, PA, andChristopher McKinnell <strong>of</strong> Lititz, PA; four great grandchildren, Cory, Kyle and Brianna Denlinger,and Michael McKinnell; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will takeplace on Saturday, August 26 at 9 a.m. from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 WhitePlains Road, Trumbull, and at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen Church, Trumbull for a Mass <strong>of</strong> Christianburial. Interment with full military honors will follow in Stepney Village Cemetery, Monroe.Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu <strong>of</strong> flowers, memorial contributions in Ed'smemory may be made to the Animal Center, P.O. Box 475, Newtown, CT 06470. To light avirtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.comWASHER, MARIE(Morelli)89, formerly <strong>of</strong> Burlngton, widow <strong>of</strong> Mockford R.Washer, died 11-30-1996, daughter <strong>of</strong> the late Cesari and Emalia(Agresti) Morelli. She formerly operated an artstudio in <strong>Burlington</strong> (also lived at base <strong>of</strong> Taine MT. Road) She is survived by her sister, AdelineA.Morelli <strong>of</strong> NY, NY.WATT, GEORGE, died suddenly 4-14-1940. A <strong>Burlington</strong> resident for 18 years. Mr. Watt wasborn in Scotland, 12-8-1879; came to America at the age <strong>of</strong> 19, finding work as a stone-cutter.In 1905, in Boston, he married Miss Elizabeth Stephan, also from Scotland. Their home was inHardwick, VT before moving to <strong>Burlington</strong>. He is survived by his wife and four children, threedaughters, Mrs Steward (Flora) Dickinson <strong>of</strong> Petersham, MA; Mrs Arthur (Alice) Reeve; & Mrs.132
Raymond (Elizabeth) McCue; one son George C. Jr. all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>. Burial in CenterCemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WATT, GEORGE C. Jr. 56, <strong>of</strong> Main Street, Whigville, WW II veteran, died 9-9-1969. Born inHardwick, VT. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Mildred (Oehler) Watt; two sons, George C. III <strong>of</strong>Bristol and Paul O. <strong>of</strong> Whigville; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Parsons <strong>of</strong> Bristol; three sisters, Mrs.Flora Green and Mrs. Elizabeth McCue, both <strong>of</strong> Bristol, and Mrs. Alice Reeve <strong>of</strong> Tavares, FL;and one granddaughter. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WATT, MILDRED (Oehler) 91, <strong>of</strong> Bristol, widow <strong>of</strong> George C. Watt Jr., died Wednesday, July13, 2005, at Hughes Health and Rehabilitation in West Hartford. Mrs. Watt was born in BristolSept. 71 1913 and was a daughter <strong>of</strong> the late Albin and Anna (Poser) Oehler. She attendedBristol schools and Business College before working for Hartford Fire Insurance Co. and LakeGarda School. She lived in Whigville for 36 years before returning to Bristol in 1976 and was amember <strong>of</strong> Prospect United Methodist Church, Bristol. She enjoyed traveling as well as herfamily vacations .at Sp<strong>of</strong>ford Lake in New Hampshire. Mrs. Watt is survived by two sons and adaughter-in-Iaw, George C. Watt 3d <strong>of</strong> Key Largo, FL, and Paul and Suzanne Watt <strong>of</strong> Tamarac,FL; a daughter and son-in-Iaw, Phyllis Watt Delfino and Joseph Delfino Jr. <strong>of</strong> Bristol; fivegrandchildren, Karla Wainer, George C. Watt IV, Lisa, Shannon and Brittany Watt; two greatgrandchildren,George C. Watt V and Lindsay Watt; several nieces and nephews; and a specialfriend, Mafalda Savino <strong>of</strong> Canton. She was predeceased by five brothers and sisters, LillieDesbois, Anna Beam, Lena Oehler, Carl Lewis Oehler and Paul Oehler. Funeral services will beheld Monday, July 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol. Burialwill follow in <strong>Burlington</strong> Center Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral homeSunday between 5 and 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,96 Oak St., Hartford, CT 06106 or to Prospect United Methodist Church Book <strong>of</strong> RemembranceFund, 99 Summer St., Bristol, CT 06010.WEAVER, DOROTHY S. 86, <strong>of</strong> the Village Gate in Farmington, widow <strong>of</strong> George W.Weaver, died Friday, (November 9, 2001) at the UConn Health Center. Born in New Bedford,MA, she lived in Lake Garda, <strong>Burlington</strong>, for over 40 years. Dorothy was employed as a medicalassistant in Avon and West Hartford before her retirement. She was a member <strong>of</strong> ChristEpiscopal Church in Unionville and then Avon for over 40 years. Her hobbies included knittingsweaters (especially for babies), braiding rugs and doing needlework. She was an avid scrabbleand bridge player. Dorothy and her husband, George, had a great passion for traveling andenjoyed many trips with their RV throughout the country. She is survived by her son, George W.Weaver, Jr. <strong>of</strong> Lynwood, WA; her daughters and sons-in-Iaw, Phyllis and Robert Wagstaff <strong>of</strong>Cape Elizabeth, ME, Elizabeth and Walter C. Welsh <strong>of</strong> Madison; six grandchildren, Valorie andTerry Ralston <strong>of</strong> Lynnwood, WA, Scott and Alisa Weaver <strong>of</strong> Rocklin, CA, Jennifer and JackAbuh<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> Montclair, NJ, Bryan and Kimberly Wagstaff <strong>of</strong> North Hollywood, CA, Walter B.Welshand Kevin W. Welsh, both <strong>of</strong> Madison; eight great grand-children; and many nieces andnephews, including Beverly Wallace <strong>of</strong> California, Priscilla Wheeler <strong>of</strong> North Carolina andMarjorie Wills <strong>of</strong> Avon. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2 p.m., atChrist Episcopal Church, 3S Harris Rd., Avon. Memorial contributions may be made to theConnecticut Institute <strong>of</strong> the Blind, Holcomb St., Hartford, Christ Episcopal Church <strong>of</strong> Avon or toa charity <strong>of</strong> the donor’s choice. The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rte. 4, Unionville, hascharge <strong>of</strong> the arrangements.WEAVER, GEORGE WILLIAM, 73, <strong>of</strong> 28 Washington St. husband <strong>of</strong> Dorothy (Smith)Weaver died suddenly 7-8-1992. Born in Adams County, PA 11-7-1918, son <strong>of</strong> the late John M.& Lily (Kline) Weaver, he resided in <strong>Burlington</strong> for 42 years. He was a Ham Radio Operator for35 years with the call sign KINIL. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, George W. Jr. <strong>of</strong>Vallejo, CA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Robert Wagstaff <strong>of</strong> Cape Elizabeth, MAand Elizabeth and Walter Welsh <strong>of</strong> Madison; a brother, Franklin Weaver <strong>of</strong> Crosstown, PA;133
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