Construction Co. on Covey Road, owned by his son Jay Welch. Born in West Granville, MA 8-14-1884, son <strong>of</strong> Joseph and Laura (Minor) Welch. He leaves his wife, the former Cora Soule;two sons, Steven Alden <strong>of</strong> Westfield, MA and Jay M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; two daughters, Mrs. WilfredLanglois <strong>of</strong> Andover and Mrs. Samuel Cronk <strong>of</strong> Ashley Falls, Mass. two sisters, Mrs. LeonardDickenson <strong>of</strong> Suffield and Mrs. Milton Gardner <strong>of</strong> Westfield, MA. Burial in Forest ViewCemetery, Winsted, CT.WHEELER, DELLA (Bunn) 75, <strong>of</strong> 11-H Birchwood Drive, widow <strong>of</strong> Clyde H. Wheeler, died 1-4-1975. Born in <strong>Burlington</strong>, 12-14-1899, daughter <strong>of</strong> the late Jacob & Mary (Dowd) Bunn, shewas a resident <strong>of</strong> Bristol most <strong>of</strong> her life. She is survived by one son, John Wheeler <strong>of</strong> Wolcott; adaughter, Mrs. Dorothy Filipiak <strong>of</strong> Terryville; and three grandchildren. Burial in Center Cemetery,<strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WIESE, ERNEST F. Jr. 66, <strong>of</strong> 50 Willard St. Hartford, husband <strong>of</strong> the late Mary Ann(Shewchuk) Wiese, died 1-21-1983. Mr. Wiese was a veteran <strong>of</strong> WW II, serving in the USN. Heis survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nicholas (Jacqueline) Ferrigno <strong>of</strong> Winsted; a brother, EmmettWiese <strong>of</strong> Avon; three grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Avon, CT.WIESE, MARY ANN (Shewchuk), 60, <strong>of</strong> George Washington Turnpike, died 10-28-1978. Sheis survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Marie Ferrigno <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, two sisters, JennieBenson <strong>of</strong> Collinsville and Helen Kendrick <strong>of</strong> Unionville and three grandchildren. Burial in CaseCemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WILDE, ALBERT, 96, formerly <strong>of</strong> Jerome Ave. <strong>Burlington</strong>, husband to Lillian, died 1-21-2000.Mr. Wilde was born 4-19-1903 and was a son <strong>of</strong> the lare Henry and Elizabeth (Freimuth) Wilde.He was a longtime <strong>Burlington</strong> resident and was employed at New Departure before retiring. Hewas member <strong>of</strong> the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bristol. Mr. Wilde leaves a sister and severalnieces and nephews. Burial in West Cemetery, Bristol, CT.WILDE, LILLIAN S.(Semrow)71, wife <strong>of</strong> Albert Wilde, <strong>of</strong> Jerome Ave. died 1-4-1982. Born inBrooklyn, NY on 12-24-1910, a daughter <strong>of</strong> the late Emil and Emily(Ott)Semrow, she lived in theBristol area for the past 67 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two brothers,Theodore <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong> and Frederick <strong>of</strong> Bristol. Burial in West Cemetery, Bristol, CT.WILDER, RAY MEREDITH, 87, husband <strong>of</strong> Minnie (Johnson) Ducharme Wilder, <strong>of</strong> Canton,died 2-3-1993. He was born in Collinsville, 2-22-1905, and had lived in Winsted and Collinsville,returning to Canton in 1979. In additon to his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Floyd <strong>of</strong>Wethersfield and Clair <strong>of</strong> Collinsville; a sister, Ruth W.Gillespie <strong>of</strong> Collinsville; a stepson,George Ducharme <strong>of</strong> Canaan; two stepdaughters, Jane D.Hoben and Susan D.Hoben, both <strong>of</strong>Canton. He was predeceased by his first wife, Winifred (Barnes) Wilder.; his brothers, Lisle andEarl; his sisters, Eloise and Lois W.Pelczar. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WILDER, WINIFRED MAY(Barnes) 76, <strong>of</strong> Prospect Street, North Canaan, wife <strong>of</strong> Ray M. Wilder, died8-26-1977. Born in <strong>Burlington</strong> in 2-12-1900, she lived inNorth Canaan since 1955. She leaves three brothers, Raymond W. <strong>of</strong> New Hartford, Wilbur A.and Wesley E. both <strong>of</strong> Collinsville. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WILLIAMS, DONALD B. died 4-20-1991 in New Haven, formerly <strong>of</strong> 33 Woodruff St. Hamden.Husband <strong>of</strong> the late Carolyn Searby Williams and the late Rose Esposito Williams. Father <strong>of</strong>Joanne W. Tuscano <strong>of</strong> Wilton, Louise W. Bundock <strong>of</strong> Lafayette, CO, Stepfather <strong>of</strong> Carolyn W.Kaas <strong>of</strong> West Haven, John M. Wilkes <strong>of</strong> Shrewsbury, MA, brother <strong>of</strong> Robert Williams <strong>of</strong> OrangeCity, FL Norman Williams <strong>of</strong> Tucson, AZ, Kenneth Williams <strong>of</strong> North Haven and Rena W. Lane<strong>of</strong> North Guilford. Also survived by 10 or 3grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Before hisretirement, he was a machine design engineer for the former Whitney Blake Co. He was afounding member <strong>of</strong> the Dunbar United Church <strong>of</strong> Christ, and a member <strong>of</strong> the New HavenChapter <strong>of</strong> the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement <strong>of</strong> Barber Shop Quartet Singingin America. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT. (Cremated)WINALSKI, KASMERE, <strong>of</strong> Canton Road, <strong>Burlington</strong>, husband <strong>of</strong> Celia (Bukowski) Winalskidied 3-8-1988. He was born in <strong>Burlington</strong> and had lived there most <strong>of</strong> his life. Besides his wife,he is survived by two sons, Ronald <strong>of</strong> Manchester and Raymond <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; a daughter,136
Marion W.Duquette <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; two brothers, Joseph <strong>of</strong> Farmington and Henry <strong>of</strong> Bristol; fivesisters, Phyllis Jankoski <strong>of</strong> Bristol, Ethel Zekas <strong>of</strong> Farmington, Sophie Winters and MildredGerath, both <strong>of</strong> Collinsville, and Helen Turner <strong>of</strong> Farmington.Burial in Calvary Cemetery,Collinsville, CT.WINCHESTER, ELLA MAY Miss, 94, <strong>of</strong> Unionville died 10-5-1964. Born in <strong>Burlington</strong>, shelived in the Unionville area 60 years. She leaves a nephew, Robert <strong>of</strong> Winchester. Burial inCenter Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WINCHESTER, HENRY J. (1835, 12-10-1903) he leaves a wife Eliza, a son SamuelG.Winchester <strong>of</strong> Watertown and a daughter Ella, who resides with her parents. Burial in CenterCemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WINCHESTER, ROBERT E. 78, <strong>of</strong> 94 Lawndale Ave. died 1-19-1980. Born in <strong>Burlington</strong> 7-25-1901, he was a son <strong>of</strong> the late Samuel and Ella (Webster) Winchester. His family was one <strong>of</strong>the original settlers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora (Laing); two sons, Bruce<strong>of</strong> Wolcott and Ralph <strong>of</strong> Plantsville; a daughter, Lois Winchester <strong>of</strong> Bristol; and threegrandchildren. Burial in West Cemetery. Bristol?WITHAM, ERNEST N. 91, died at Daytona Beach, FL 1-20-1969. He was born inSouthington 10-10-1877, and spent his summers on Miller Road. He leaves a daughter, Mrs.Marion J.Mason <strong>of</strong> Curtiss Road, Terryville; seven grandchildren. Burial in Center Cemetery,<strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WITHAM, JOSEPH G. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong> died 5-10-1904, after just reaching 80 years old. 3 sonsand one daughter survive him. Husband to Ann Sturges who died 1-23-1904. He fought in theCivil War. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WITHE, INGA(Grau) 91, <strong>of</strong> Peoria, Ariz., widow <strong>of</strong> Stanley F. died 12-9-1992 at her home.She was born in Nordborg, Denmark, 1-20-1901. In 1924 she married Stanley in Denmark andcame to this country, where they lived on Barnes Hill Road for 55 years. She is survived by twodaughters, Ann Holmgren <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong> and Jane Van Dusen <strong>of</strong> Boulder, CO, three grandsons,John Holmgren III, William Van Dusen and Jeff Withe; three granddaughters, Hilary Holmgren,Holly Klein and Liz Trahern, one great granddaughter.WITHE, STANLEY, 91, a former <strong>Burlington</strong> State Representative (1953-4, he spear-headedthe Withe Bill, banning fireworks in CT, very likely because <strong>of</strong> a firecracker killing the 12 year oldHurder boy in 1932.) and retired secretary <strong>of</strong> Aetna Life and Casualty, died 1-19-? at his winterhome in Sun City, AZ. His fondness <strong>of</strong> the northeast, made him a summer resident <strong>of</strong> NewHarbor, MA for the past 40 years. Born in Springfield, MA, he lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> (Barnes HillRoad) many years. He is survived by his wife, Inga (Grau) <strong>of</strong> Sun City, a son Stanley F. Jr. <strong>of</strong>Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Mrs. John (Ann) Holmgren <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong> and Mrs. William(Jane) Van Dusen <strong>of</strong> Boulder, CO.WOLLMANN, ANNA GERTRUDE(Sandmiller) 84, died 6-22-1936. Born in Germany, in 1821and came to this country at the age <strong>of</strong> eight. She was married to Mr. John Pflueger. After hisdeath she married Mr. Ernest G.Wollmann on 10-11-1884. Besides her husband she leavesseven children and seven grandchildren. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WOLLMANN, ANNA(Russell) 85, <strong>of</strong> 1466 Stafford Ave. Bristol, widow <strong>of</strong> Otto AlbertWollmann, died 2-21-1976. Born in <strong>Burlington</strong>, 1890, she lived here 51 years. She leaves adaughter, Mrs. Gertrude W. Rimmer <strong>of</strong> Bristol; a son Russell O. <strong>of</strong> Bristol; five grandchildren; 2great-grandchildren. Burial at Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.WOLLMANN, ERNEST G. 71, born in Saxony, Germany 5-3-1862, coming to America in1883, and settling in Hartland CT. On 10-11-1884, he married Mrs. Anna Gertrude (Pflueger),widow <strong>of</strong> John Pflueger; and nine years later he and family moved to <strong>Burlington</strong>, where heresided until his death 1-7-1936. He leaves three sons, Otto A. <strong>of</strong> Forestville; Frederick G. andErnest M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Goodwin <strong>of</strong> Avon and Mrs. EmmaRosenbeck <strong>of</strong> Torrington; two step-sons, Carl Pflueger <strong>of</strong> Pine Meadow, and John <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>;a stepdaughter, Louise Pflueger <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; three brothers, Herman <strong>of</strong> Portland and Williamand Gustavus <strong>of</strong> Hartford; and three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Seiffert <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, Mrs. Augusta137
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